When you own or manage rental properties, you rely on your experience to stay ahead of potential problems. Whether you do the work yourself or count on trusted crews, your properties stay in good shape. Do you know how to deal with meth lab decontamination at a rental property? It’s a landlord’s nightmare because damages […]
Spring cleaning has a long history, dating back to when homes accumulated soot and dirt during the winters and needed a thorough deep-cleaning to get it ready for warmer weather. With today’s modern homes we are no longer scrubbing soot off the walls, but spring cleaning is still an important part of American life. As […]
They add a natural beauty and soft shine to every room. Hardwood floors grace older homes, dress up new construction and put new style in renovations. As much as you love that special feel underfoot, it won’t last unless you really know how to maintain hardwood floors. Could you use a comprehensive guide to cleaning […]
If you’re thinking about hiring a professional house cleaning service, you’re not alone. Leaving the heavy work to professionals really appeals to busy families. There are a lot of advantages to outsourcing housework, and one is actually good for our environment. Did you know that the benefits of using green products and professional house cleaning […]
You always put a lot of thought into Mom’s Christmas gift. Sometimes, it’s hard to come up with a present that seems really special. She takes such good care of the entire family all year-long, and she deserves the best. If you’re having trouble with great gift ideas for Mom, have you considered giving her […]
They only ring the doorbell once a year. Ghosts, goblins and witches on the front porch always bring Halloween fun. You’re ready with sweet rewards for their make-believe magic journey around the neighborhood, but sometimes, treats aren’t enough to discourage tricks. If you wake up to toilet paper in the trees or eggs on the […]
Keeping your home clean can seem like an endless blur of time-consuming chores. You have daily routines, weekly to-do lists and a monthly schedule for heavy jobs. Add annual spring cleaning, and housekeeping duties cost you an average of two hours every day. Think about it. You spend at least an entire month out of […]
In spite of the shocking figures, you just can’t imagine it ever happening to you. This past Fourth of July gave us all pause. More than 60 people here in Chicago were victims of gun violence in just one night of celebrations across the city. How do you handle the aftermath of this kind of […]
It’s time to give the house its annual spring cleaning, but you shouldn’t have to do it all by yourself. How do you motivate the family to pitch in? The job goes so much faster with happy, helping hands. What does it take to keep a smile on faces as they sweep and dust? As the leading […]
As a determined small business owner, you’re tackling everything on your own. It’s your operation, and no one can run things with the same commitment that you pour into the job every day. Common sense is one of your better traits, and it’s telling you that you’re taking on too much. You need to let […]