tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70904866623082258422024-03-16T11:50:55.455-07:00Lakes Area Carpet CareLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-45855238596689218302020-06-18T06:14:00.000-07:002020-06-18T06:15:31.126-07:00Cleaning Your Home Amidst COVID-19
Coronavirus and Cleaning Your Home
It seems like every time you turn on the television or radio there is some new statistic related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Each day brings new information, new numbers and new guidelines for staying healthy in the midst of the pandemic. However, some specific cleaning tips are proving to be very effective for disinfecting your home against the Coronavirus. LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-86292605469417529912017-08-30T11:30:00.000-07:002017-11-20T04:15:27.091-08:00Inexpensive Home Decor Project - New Rug(s)
One of our favorite home decorating techniques that can be accomplished for minimal cost is adding or changing out your ornamental rug(s). When you change a large feature of a room, it impacts the rest of the room. An ornamental rug is such a feature. Changing the color of an area rug and perhaps some pillows or other accent items, you can create a whole new look for the room for very little LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-64963065130663676812013-11-28T14:14:00.001-08:002017-11-20T04:09:56.410-08:00Available Tile Choices - Travertine
The Benefits of Travertine Tile
Another elegant natural stone material that makes a great floor covering is travertine. This stone, when used in a home can increase, not only the appeal, but also the value of a home. Although it is one of the more expensive floor coverings, many home owners choose this beautiful stone to decorate kitchens or bathrooms. Here are a few reasons why this natural LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-44593320192477340242013-11-26T12:09:00.000-08:002013-11-26T12:09:00.505-08:00Available Tile Choices - Limestone
Limestone Tile and Its Properties
The next flooring material that we will consider in our series of hard surface flooring posts is limestone.
This natural stone may have some properties that some would consider to be drawbacks, but it is considered to be an elegant choice for flooring. While limestone is a hard material compared to other types of flooring, it is actually a relatively soft LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-69404515596301715682013-11-25T11:18:00.000-08:002013-11-25T11:18:00.176-08:00Available Tile Choices - Slate
Slate Tile Flooring and Its Properties
If you are looking for a floor that is strong, long lasting, and has natural beauty, slate might just be the material for you. This durable material withstands heavy traffic and is strong enough to endure harsh weather conditions. As a result, it is great for indoor or outdoor use.
Since slate is a such a durable, rugged, and versatile material, it LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-85408076092709363022013-11-24T08:27:00.001-08:002013-11-24T09:23:25.504-08:00Available Tile Choices - Marble
Characteristics of Marble Tile
The second natural stone material that we need to consider is the luxuriant Marble. Like granite, marble is an elegant material that is durable and beautiful. It has a very distinct appeal and an unmistakable look that seems to never go out of style.
There are marble floors that were installed hundreds of years ago that remain today. One reason for this, is LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-76891424962300892292013-11-22T13:17:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:17:00.299-08:00Available Tile Choices - Granite
Properties of Natural Stone - Granite
Granite is a very hard stone by nature so it is easy to slip into the thinking that it is tough but not very appealing. That thinking would be inaccurate because there are a variety of colors and patterns available.
This diversity in appearance means that you do not have to compromise on looks just to get a long lasting floor covering. Even LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-51618374085455351482013-11-21T12:37:00.000-08:002013-11-21T12:37:00.077-08:00Natural Stone Tile Choices
Rocks, they are everywhere. Yet, many people have found that natural stones make very attractive and durable floor covering solutions. In the next few posts of this tile flooring series, we will take a look at a variety of natural stone materials and consider the pros and cons of each type of stone.
However, there are some characteristics that the whole group of materials share. We willLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-23412352523224586652013-11-20T11:08:00.000-08:002013-11-20T11:08:00.044-08:00Available Tile Choices - Porcelain
In a previous discussion in this series of posts we looked at ceramic tile flooring and some of its qualities. In this discussion, we will take a look at porcelain tile and see how it compares and measures up to its counterpart.
Porcelain Tile Properties
If you read the post covering the ceramic tile properties, you have already seen some of the advantages to porcelain tile as LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-44052930294958746632013-11-19T10:15:00.000-08:002013-11-19T10:15:48.901-08:00Available Tile Choices - Ceramic
This post is the first in a series of posts that will cover a variety of materials used to make tile flooring. The material that we will discuss here is ceramic. Our consideration of ceramic tile will include characteristics of the material.
Characteristics of Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile has many properties that make it a unique choice for anyone looking to install a hard surface as a floor LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-27343013371467248992013-11-16T11:54:00.000-08:002013-11-16T11:54:00.296-08:00Available Tile Choices - Series
Tile Flooring Series - A Look at Tile Choices
In this series, we will be taking a look at a variety of tile materials. In individual posts, we will be discussing pros and cons of each material. The materials we will be posting on include:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Natural Stone
Granite
Marble
Limestone
Travertine
Slate
As you can see above, some of these tile materials fall into a common LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-73880075100225557752013-09-30T12:52:00.000-07:002013-09-30T12:52:00.157-07:00Carpet Research Resources - IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
In this post, we will consider the third resource for finding information regarding carpet. The first post discussed a resource for general information about carpeting while the second post, featured a resource that can help in additional aspects of carpet information including choosing carpet, cleaning carpet, and Eco-friendly carpeting. This post will focus on a resource that can help you LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-10890880360586425572013-09-28T14:09:00.000-07:002013-09-28T14:09:00.126-07:00Carpet Research Resources - CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute)
Recently, we wrote a post about a resource that many people are familiar with for learning more about carpet - Wikipedia. Continuing along the trail of good resources for information regarding carpeting, we thought we would provide a couple of more resources that many might find helpful. We will consider one in this post and the other in the next.
One resource for carpet is the CRI (Carpet &LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-69756328275211407232013-09-26T12:18:00.000-07:002013-09-26T12:18:00.952-07:00Carpet Research Resources - Wiki
For consumers, knowing what products are available is important in the decision making process.
but, where does a person go to find information that can help them to choose the right carpet for a specific area or room?
One place that can provide a good deal of information on carpet is Wikipedia. Most people are probably familiar with this online collection. One nice thing about this resource LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-14020618834196096512013-09-24T14:08:00.000-07:002013-09-24T14:08:00.558-07:00Dust Mite Fight - Using the Right Vacuum
Last but certainly not least in our consideration of general household tips that can be used to battle dust mites is using a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter.
If you are wondering why this is an important thing to consider, there are two big reasons. 1) HEPA filters trap small particles that may affect allergy sufferers and dust mites certainly fit that description. 2) HEPA filters are LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-65113092896783083562013-09-23T07:35:00.000-07:002013-09-23T07:35:00.761-07:00Dust Mite Fight - The Dryer The Better
keeping the moisture level low is a practice that can keep dust mites from thriving. As counter-intuitive as that may seem, taking this step will help you in the 'dust mite fight'. Why is that the case? Well, dust mites prefer warm, moist environments, so if you can eliminate moisture in your home, then the conditions are not favorable for the enemy to thrive. So, what can be done to contributeLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-11959106035637707172013-09-22T00:23:00.000-07:002013-09-22T00:23:00.768-07:00Dust Mite Fight - Keep Stuffed Toys Clean
In this series of posts, we are talking about practices that you can take to help with combating dust mites in your home. These regular methods for prevention in addition to regularly having your carpet cleaned by a professional carpet care company can be very effective.
In the last post we talked about the need to keep bed clothing protected and clean by washing and drying them in LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-75572131211698026162013-09-21T11:17:00.000-07:002013-09-21T11:17:00.662-07:00Dust Mite Fight - Keep Bedding Clean and Covered
In this series on how to fight dust mites, we are considering a few practical steps that families can take in order to combat the effects of dust mites. While one way that we will discuss in a later post has to do with carpet care, our specialty, there are some other locations in your home that need to be given consideration. In the last post, we took a brief look at the need for bedding that LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-10160045804966724462013-09-20T12:38:00.000-07:002013-09-20T12:38:00.837-07:00Dust Mite Fight - Hypo Allergenic Bed Clothes
There are a few key places that dust mites can lurk in your home in addition to the carpeting. Knowing these areas and taking some action to make conditions unfavorable for the little nuisance the better your family will literally feel.
One of these additional locations is the bed. Dust mites can live in bedding that provides a proper climate. One of the precautions that you can takeLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-84215728159872943952013-09-19T07:21:00.001-07:002013-09-19T07:28:01.081-07:00The Fight Against Dust Mites
While most have never seen these little (microscopic) pests, many have observed the effects of them in one way or another. Whether you or a family member suffers from allergies, how dust mites affect your home can be noticed by the response of the human body. Some of the detectable symptoms are:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy, red or watery eyes
Nasal congestion
Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-32435025614363027632013-09-17T11:38:00.003-07:002013-09-17T11:38:40.393-07:005 Questions to Ask Your Carpet Cleaner
Choosing a carpet cleaning professional to clean your carpets is a decision that you need to make based on information and not just based on first impressions. Making that decision can be easier if you learn a bit about the company and its process first. A good way to learn this is to find out how the company or its representative answers the following questions:
What method of carpet LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-77446709543594231962013-09-11T11:30:00.000-07:002013-09-11T11:30:02.185-07:00Beware of Unscrupulous Sales TacticsA while back I wrote a blog post discussing three reasons you should not choose carpet cleaners on price alone and one of those reasons was the topic we are hear discussing. Bait and switch tactics consist of different specifics, but no matter how they vary, each has a common purpose - lure you in with a low price and change the details implied to increase the cost of your bill.
Cheap Carpet LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-40720298596388027462013-09-09T10:54:00.000-07:002013-09-10T07:42:35.400-07:00Why the End of Summer Can Be a Good Time to Have Your Carpet Cleaned
Many people wonder what time of the year is the best time to have carpets cleaned. The simple answer to that question is, “Any time can be the right time to have them cleaned, depending on your individual circumstances.” In this article, I will consider why summer’s end is a good time for many people to have this necessary service performed.
Summer is a very active time of the year. The kids LACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-84994266653114559722013-08-29T12:30:00.000-07:002013-09-10T07:40:38.665-07:00Inexpensive Home Decor Project - Rearrange
Perhaps one of the least expensive home improvements that can be made is the re-purposing of current furniture. With just a little creativity, you can change the presentation of your home simply by moving the items around or changing the functionality of one item into that of another item all-together.
For example, one person that had an old wooden bench that was being used outside for seatingLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090486662308225842.post-3717809175093233492013-08-28T11:30:00.000-07:002013-09-10T07:40:21.843-07:00Inexpensive Home Decor Project - New Fixtures
Another inexpensive home decor project that can add to the appearance of your home is adding new fixtures or updating the exiting fixtures.
Can you improve the quality of the lighting fixtures? Many times a new home will have bargain priced lighting. Whether this is because people do not notice or they do not want to spring for the added fees, the light fixtures in a home can have an impact onLACChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06280422529048375930noreply@blogger.com0