If you need your carpet cleaned in a hurry or don’t have the money for a professional cleaning service, shampooing it yourself with a home carpet shampooer is a good solution. It may not remove the deepest, most ground-in dirt like a professional steam cleaning will, but it will make your carpet look and feel cleaner for a while. In order to make sure you get the most out of your shampooing session, avoid these common mistakes.…
Termites can cause a home a lot of destruction if they are present within the walls. They are known to chew through wooden items, causing damage to foundations and the structures of buildings in the process. If you suspect you have a termite problem within your own home, you will want to work fast and diligently for their removal so you can save your home from unnecessary repair. Here are some tips you can use to help you remove and keep termites out of your home for good.…
Given budgetary restraints, businesses are usually more focused on using the money they do have for better serving their customers and are less focused on interior design. However, if it is time for a renovation, there are small changes that an office can make that will make it appear more professional and many of the changes you can make will also improve productivity.
Replace Your Desks
Consider replacing the desks you currently have with more ergonomic desks that also provide a sufficient amount of workspace.…
Storage units are a great way to get things you don’t use everyday out of your home and free up space. However, since you usually pay for a storage unit based on its size, it’s important to make the most of the space you have available to you. This guide features three storage hacks that will let you squeeze more of your things into your storage unit, no matter what the size.…
Carpenter bees are excellent at burrowing into wood to make their nests, which can mean a big headache for you if they choose your home to dwell in. Carpenter bees can eventually eat away at the structural integrity of your home, and generally act as a nuisance. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent these bees from entering your home in the first place and properly treat them if they’re already there.…
Termites invade more than 600,000 U.S. homes each year and cause more than five billion dollars in damage, according to the National Pest Management Association. What’s more, the average cost of getting rid of these bugs is $3,000. Fortunately, termites are slow eaters and it takes years for a colony to cause extensive damage. That’s why it’s important to be alert for the signs that a termite colony has taken up residence in your home and eradicate the problem before it becomes too costly.…
Are you in the process of moving into a home that is smaller than your previous house? If so, finding the floor space for all of your furniture and personal belongings may be a difficult task, which means you may be thinking about selling some of your items to make room in your new home. However, your new home may not be a permanent living situation, which means you may not feel it’s necessary to sell your furniture items.…
When storing goods for long term purposes such as during a business merge or for moving purposes, it’s often risky to leave boxes of items packed away in storage for years upon years. Paper goods and linens can become mildewed after prolonged exposure to chilled air, and even cardboard boxes can deteriorate over time. There’s also the fact that unless you’re careful, it’s extremely easy to lose track of exactly what was placed in storage to begin with.…
