Here in the Midwest, January is cold and usually has a lot of snow, ice, and then slush which is always dirty. If you have pets you know how messy your home can get after taking the dog out during or after a snowstorm. So what do you do to try and prevent a dirty …
No matter what time of year it is, there is daily upkeep of your carpets and upholstery that you should follow. Area Rugs Care & Maintenance A great way to start is by making sure that family and guests remove their outdoor shoes before walking across your area rug. This will minimize the amount of …
The pandemic has changed a lot in everyone’s lives, especially in how, when, and why we do things. Although stores, restaurants, and businesses have slowly been opening, friends and families are getting back together and everyone is masked up, times are still tough. We are not living in the “normal” as we have known our …
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Shag carpet is not like regular carpeting, it is plush and soft and can be hard to clean, this is why it is best to have shag carpeting as throw rugs and not as a permanent carpet throughout your home. How often you should clean your shag carpeting is dependent on how often you use …
One of the top ten Christmas songs of all time is “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, this popular holiday song was written in 1963 by Edward Pola and George Wyle. It first appeared on Andy Williams Christmas Album that same year. The song is about celebrations that occur this time of year with family …
After the holidays are over, you realize what a toll entertaining family and friends have done in your home. When you look around, you realize it needs a little TLC, but where to begin? You’ve had parties, house guests and holiday feasts and now that everyone has gone home and the new year has begun, …
Growing up in the city and taking the bus and train everywhere, I can always remember my mom telling my sisters and me to be careful where we sit on public transportation. She didn’t want us bringing home other people’s smells, dirt and debris. We used to think she was crazy until we got older …
September 1620 – The Mayflower left England, carrying over one hundred people. Some were looking for a new home where they could freely practice their faith and others were led by a promise of prosperity and land ownership in the “New World.” The ship dropped anchor near Cape Cod, then made its way to what …
You know the scene all too well. The big Thanksgiving Feast is almost over, your guests are slowly getting up from the beautiful no-longer-perfect table, the laughter is faint as everyone walks into the living room to watch some TV or continue the conversation and you look around, proud of another year, a great meal …
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The fall season brings on many festivities, from fun activities to scary decorations, the most popular event in October is Halloween. One classic Halloween symbol is of a black cat. You see them everywhere, as statues, candles, and lawn signs. This is the only time of year that black cats are everywhere! Black cats are …