If youre running an AirBnB, chances are youre earning income using your home as a vacation rental. Trying to keep that property booked? Nothing improves your chances better than good reviews. And nothing can kill a positive review faster than having a property that is not clean. With the summer vacation season on the horizon, here are tips for getting your AirBnB ready for renting: SimplifyThe first thing that you want to do is simplify the living space as much as possible so that you can clean more quickly during the gap... Read More

Believe it or not, another summer is right around the corner. And for you busy moms, many of you are already planning for your kids activities this summer so you dont have to hustle at the last minute. One of the best experiences you can choose for your child is to attend a camp, be it a day camp or an overnight camp experience. So, heres a rundown of some of the best camp activities you can look for in Denver depending on your childs special interests. Music is always a popular activity with kids, but if you want to move... Read More

Keeping your business clean is a great way to show your customers you care. Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting are all normal methods of surface cleaning, but what about the unseen areas? Cleaning your air ducts, for example, is just as important as cleaning what the customer sees. Air ducts are used for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). They help your business maintain a proper temperature while providing fresh air. That being said, because they draw air, they also draw dirt, pollen, dust, and other debris. ... Read More

Many of us were brought up with the mentality that we had to bury our emotions and not show them to outsiders because this was a sign of weakness. However, recent research has shown that doing this, especially when it comes to raising our children, can have a detrimental effect on those around us. Part of this conclusion comes from research on emotional intelligence (EQ), a term that is defined as the capacity to be aware of, control, and express ones emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.... Read More

Water damage can be crippling to a business and can cause damage even after everything has dried. Depending on the amount of damage caused and how much water there was, your carpet may not be the only thing to worry about. From damage to the subfloor to bacteria, lets go over what to look for and how to help keep your business safe. A damaged subfloor is never a good thing, a rotting one, however, can be even worse. When water seeps down through the carpet and is not cleaned up or dealt with, it will be left there to soak into... Read More

Theres a great moment at the end of the Mila Kunis comedy Bad Moms when shes speaking before the PTA and acknowledges the fact that she is a bad mom. The reality, she says, is that being a mom is a next-to-impossible job. As parents, we all make mistakes and do things that make us feel like failures. But instead of letting that guilt eat at us, we need to move past it. This is easier said than done. We are constantly bombarded with media images of the perfect mom who can cook the kids a nutritious breakfast, get them... Read More

Keeping your carpet clean sometimes seems like an impossible task. With pets, dirt, food, juices, etc. there is always something that wants to get on your carpet. Luckily, there are small things you can do to help keep your carpet clean. Heres our list of five things to help your carpet stand the test of time: This may seem obvious, but vacuuming frequently keeps any dirt or dust from building up and eventually staining your carpet. Making sure to move the furniture around when doing so is a must. This will allow... Read More

Its that time of year againtime to break out the green clothes and celebrate St. Patricks Day, the nations official tip of the hat to Irish heritage and culture. Even if you arent Irish, its fun to get dressed up and celebrate this holiday. Unfortunately, a lot of the celebrations seem to center around drinking green beer and may not be very family-friendly. If youre looking for some safe activities with the kids, try these on for size: Do some Irish themed foodsSure, corned beef and cabbage are considered St. Patricks Day... Read More

Whether for your business or your personal life, you want your purchases to last as long as possible. Sure, some people buy a new car every year. But thats for the people who have money to burn. The rest of us will maintain and care for our vehicles so that they will give us years of function. The same should be true of our flooring and carpeting. Buying new carpet for your home or office is a major investment. So just like you would take your car in for regular care and maintenance, you should do the same thing with your... Read More

In the parental quest to raise a good and decent human being, have you considered ways to ignite empathy in your child? Many parenting experts believe having empathy is essential to becoming the best person you can be: kind, caring, respectful, and tolerant. Studies show that teens are 40 percent less empathetic today compared to 30 years ago. According to educational psychologist and author Dr. Michele Borba, this lack of empathy trend in kids gets in the way of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. You can only... Read More