Ever lift up a carpet edge to see what’s underneath? Don’t. It’s gross. You don’t normally see that stuff so you seldom think about it, but if you ever wonder where your allergies possibly come from …
There’s a trick to cleaning carpets that not everyone knows. … read more
It happens gradually. So you don’t really notice when the grout in your kitchen and bathroom tiles gets dirty; changes color.
When you do notice it is when guests come over … and suddenly you suddenly see your home as if through their eyes.
Time to clean! But save your knees … read more
Dirt. Debris. Bugs. Even Rats.
You’ll almost always find them in A/C ducts … though hopefully not yours.
How to be sure, though? … read more
A lot of things go into making your old furniture look … well, old.
But honestly, those pieces can easily look handsome again. Almost new. And here’s something you may not have thought of … they’ll be healthier. … read more
Flooring gets old. Fashions change. Carpet gave way to laminate, which gave way to wood, which now gives way to wood-look tile.
So what do you do when it’s time to change? Hit up the one-size-fits-all big box stores? … the bait-and-switch TV advertisers? … the expensive specialty flooring chains? … the really expensive boutiques? … read more
The moment you get to see your home through someone else’s eyes.
Family in for the holidays. New neighbors. Guests, for your big birthday party.
And suddenly you see what you’ve become blind to.
Your house could seriously use some freshening.
Time to repaint? Well, no … read more