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Pressure Washing Caution

Before pressure washing stone or masonry surfaces, read this article to learn about potential problems that could result in serious damage.... Read More

Screen and Top Coat – A Process To Restore Hardwood Floors

When Screen and Top Coat Might Be An Option Perhaps the floors are showing some minor battle scars, but nothing deep or radical.  Maybe the shine is obscured or the finish appears... Read More

Limiting and Eliminating Carpet Grease

Cooking grease is easily tracked onto carpets by people and pets—and can't be vacuumed away. Here are a few tips for limiting and eliminating grease.... Read More

Uneven Shine on Polyurethane Coated Hardwood Floors

You want to make your polyurethane coated hardwood floors beautiful and shiny, so you choose one of many products that promise to do the job. But, could this actually be the cause ... Read More

Shower Pan Moisture Buildup

Is the stone around your shower drain darker than the surrounding stone? The cause may be clogged weep holes. The solution may be an easy DIY procedure. ... Read More

Why Carpets Shed and What To Do About It

After new carpet is installed, loose fiber fragments may be leftover from the manufacturing process. Learn why shedding happens, and what you can do to stop it.... Read More

Damaged Dimension Stone Panels

This article explains which dimension stone panel problems can be resolved by your stone restoration technician, and which problems require replacement.... Read More

Why Carpet Ripples Happen and What To Do About It

Carpet ripples, wavy areas that appear in wall-to-wall carpeting, may be temporary or an ongoing problem, depending on the situation. Here are the details.... Read More

Soft Water Can Damage Marble

You've likely heard of hard water damage on natural stone, but did you know that soft water can also damage it? Learn how to protect susceptible stone.... Read More

The Wonderful Uses of Thymol

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme... Just as you get ready for Thanksgiving and the Holidays, chances are you are stocking up on spices and seasonings for your favorite recipes, bu... Read More

When Professional Carpet Cleaning is a Must

There are certain extra messy circumstances that warrant an extra visit from your professional carpet cleaner. Following are the details...... Read More

A Natural Stone Stain Remover

Natural stone, concrete, terrazzo, and certain tiles, as well as the grout lines in between tile, can become stained. Many stains can be removed using acetone.... Read More

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