February 6th, 2010 11:51PM
Meth Houses – The Hidden Dangers for Future Residents
In February of 2009, an article published in the Dallas Morning News told the story of a north Texas family that became unwitting victims of the illegal drug trade. The Rodgriquez family purchased a home in Grapevine that had previously been …
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January 21st, 2010 5:51PM
As the environmental movement gains steam and green ideas are becoming more and more mainstream, natural and renewable materials are gaining popularity with builders and home buyers alike.
Many popular flooring types raise serious environmental concerns. Most carpet is made from nylon – a petroleum-based product – and its manufacture requires …
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January 12th, 2010 12:16PM
Well-maintained carpet adds beauty and value to your home. Long appreciated for its warmth, softness and visual appeal, carpet is one of the most common flooring types used in homes today. However, as every home owner knows, carpet doesn’t last forever. After all, we walk all over it! A certain …
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November 24th, 2009 7:58PM
Considering a professional carpet cleaning? Chances are, you should. According to The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, most households should have their carpets cleaned at least once per year. Households that include pets or smokers should have their carpets professionally cleaned at least twice per year.
When the time comes …
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November 18th, 2009 1:39PM
Cleaning Tips for Panicked Parents
Let’s face it – kids and carpets don’t mix. While we love the cushy protection carpet offers for our toddlers and older daredevils, we eventually come to understand that, to our children, the carpets in our home are just another thing to destroy, …
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November 10th, 2009 1:18PM
Quite simply, mold is caused by moisture, and can grow anywhere—in the air or on a surface. In households it most commonly occurs in bathrooms, kitchens, around windows and doors, in your air ducts or anywhere humidity is high. One area of your …
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October 8th, 2009 7:58PM
Does your home have pet odors? Not from urine or feces, but from animals living in you home. The bottom line, does your home smell like a barnyard? If so, there are many things that contribute to the animal odor. Homes with carpet are more likely to have these types …
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September 30th, 2009 4:43PM
Here are some great websites to submit your links to.
FAT64.NET
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September 27th, 2009 11:11PM
Ran across this video on youtube. It talks about some of the crooked carpet cleaners. This news report was done a few years ago and the industry has gotten better, but these type of companies are still out there! So, just be careful of the “cheap” cleans… remember …
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September 15th, 2009 10:05PM
Mustard! This classic American condiment that we love so much on hamburgers and hot dogs! This flavor is an all time tradition in many American households. Through the years Americans have enjoyed its great popularity. But, mustards popularity also became a major carpet hazard. So, this great thing called mustard …
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September 7th, 2009 12:29PM
Ketchup! Talk about a true American dynasty! This stuff is devoured by Americans everyday by the truckload! Hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries are all American traditions…and so is the dribble of ketchup on your carpet.
Ketchup is one of the worst stains to have because it’s …
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August 9th, 2009 12:18AM
How do you prevent furniture stains? The answer, you don’t! No matter what you do these types of stains seem to appear from out of the blue! The two most common stains are from wooden and metal furniture. Such as sofas, loveseats, recliners and wooden entertainment centers. These types of …
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July 22nd, 2009 8:43AM
Drop some red fingernail polish? If so, you probably are looking for a solution that works! Fingernail polish will bond to just about anything…that is the problem! So, you need a product the breaks down the polish structure to be removed. Acetone based solutions work best. Example, fingernail polish remover, …
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July 18th, 2009 2:07PM
Crayons are safe for children and adults to draw with, but not so friendly for your carpet. The crayon wax can be difficult to remove, but the dye used is another story. There are household remedies that have been circulating around for years about crayon removal. I’m sure there are …
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July 13th, 2009 1:17AM
Removing glue from carpet is not only “sticky” and can ruin fabrics and carpet. But, it’s also “tricky” to remove! In order for glue to be removed without any damage to your carpet it must be done properly. Glue’s such as cyanoacrylate “super glue” is an acrylic resin that bonds …
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