Drinking Green Tea for Your Health
Green tea has high levels of antioxidants and other nutrients, making it an easy way to boost your nutrition. It may even extend your life. In a study conducted by researchers at Tohoku University in Japan, 40,000 men and women were tracked for up to 11 years. Those who drank warm green tea on a […]
Healthy Holidays for Your Pet
It is easy for everyone to overindulge during the holiday season, so it shouldn’t be surprising to find that pets can be vulnerable to holiday binging as well. It may take a little effort on your part to ensure your pet does not put on any extra weight this year. Make sure any treats you […]
Internet Tidbit
Have you ever wished that you could track the price of an item for sale on the Internet so that you knew when it was priced at its lowest? Well, you can now automate that tracking.
Snore Busters
Snoring can cause sleepless nights and cranky spouses. If you snore, you are not alone. The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation reports that almost half of all adults snore from time to time. While severe snoring may indicate a serious medical condition known as sleep apnea, many other people suffer from mild […]
Preventing and Removing Salt Residue from Carpet
Copyright: maimento / 123RF Stock Photo Wisconsin winters are bitter! (AND the salt is technically bitter too) In past articles we discussed how most soil is acidic and requires an alkaline cleaning solution to properly suspend the soil. Once the soil is suspended, a proper hot water rinse, neutralization and extraction will leave the carpet clean […]
Keeping Up with the Joneses in the Digital Age
It used to be that you had to look in your neighbor’s driveway to see what shiny new car he just bought. You would hear about the Caribbean vacation when you visited for dinner. And you heard about the new job promotion in the annual Christmas letter. In the age of social media, however, you […]
Holiday Eating Survival Tips
Turkey, desserts, candy, gravy, eggnog! Holiday foods can wreak havoc on your diet. But with a little preplanning and thought, you can weather the holiday eating frenzy without putting on all those extra pounds. Consider these survival tips to get you through the end of the year. Take time for exercise Even with a busy […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (Part 2 of 3)
Common over-the-counter carpet cleaning solutions that will void your warranty! (Part 2 of 3) Recently, I was in a 6,500+ sqft home where a contractor was doing a complete remodel. Almost every room was undergoing some form of major transformation; drywall was missing in the majority of the house and no toilets were usable. I couldn’t even tell which room […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (part 3 of 3)
“Professionals” and Do-It-Yourself Carpet Cleaning Machines That Could Jeopardize Your Warranty(Part 3 of 3) Many of our clients call us to tap into our knowledge about the details of their carpet manufacturer’s warranty. Usually, they get an email reminder to have their carpets professionally cleaned in order to protect their warranty. A few years ago, a homeowner could rent a […]
What every homeowner should know about carpeting (Part 1 of 3)
Carpet Warranty Problems How to protect the homeowner’s largest investment–the Flooring! (Part 1 of 3) For those who work in the flooring retail business, it is common knowledge that carpet manufacturers have become very strict when it comes to replacing carpeting that doesn’t survive the large warranty period. One of the first questions that the […]