Its hard to believe, but 2020 is right around the corner. For many of us, New Years Resolutions have been replaced by more realistic goal setting. But goals arent just important for the adults in the family. Children as young as seven or eight years old should also be encouraged to set goals for themselves. But this isnt something that they can do on their own (or else their goal might be to fight crime like Batman). Heres how you can guide your children in a fun and non-stressful way to set goals in 2020: Talk to your child ... Read More

Its the holiday season and for many businesses that means more traffic flowing into your location. While the money that comes with these customers is great, it also means that all of that foot traffic will take a greater toll on your flooring. This is especially true if you have carpeting in your building. With that in mind, here are some things you can do to offset the wear and tear on your flooring: Identify your high traffic areas First, you are going to want to give special attention to your high traffic areas. Generally... Read More

Winter break is nearing, and many moms are freaking out because that means 2+ weeks with the kids. When you throw in the excitement of the holidays and the possibility of being snowed in and developing cabin fever, no wonder moms worry about their sanity. Here are fun activities you can try to keep your little ones occupied and your sanity intact: Christmas Ornament Crafts This one should be a no-brainer. Tap into the Christmas excitement by having your child make special ornaments for the tree. If you have room in your... Read More

Everywhere you go, its beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This year, chances are you will have a slew of family and friends coming to visit you. Whether you like it or not, your home will be on display and that means you want to put your best foot forward in appearance. (If for no other reason than so you dont have to endure catty comments from your snooty aunt that you only see once a year.) Obviously, the biggest area that people are going to notice about your home is the flooring. To make sure that you are ready, heres a... Read More

If you watch the news for about five minutes, you will probably hear a story of youth gone wild — kids who are out of control and disrespectful. No one wants that to be their child and many of us are committed to ensuring that our kids are taught properly about how to behave so they can be productive adults in the future. One of the best ways you can teach your child now is to instill gratitude practices in them. Instead of feeling as if they are entitled to anything and everything, show them how to be grateful for what they... Read More

If you live in a part of the country that gets a lot of snow, then you probably already know how bad the winter can be for your carpeting. Its not so much the snow itself that causes the problem. Its the rock salt compound that is used to melt the ice and snow from roadways that can be the true pain. Unfortunately, many people tend to treat these stains as they would any other and when they do, it actually causes more problems, including damage to the carpet. So, heres what you need to know about how to prevent these stains in... Read More

Ever since we first saw the Charlie Brown Christmas special, we realized that the holiday season had been taken over by crass commercialism. In 2017, consumers spent over $720 billion on gifts during this time of year . On average, thats over $1000 per person in this country! We talk about fixing the problem, but most of us are hesitant to try. Thats why this year we are encouraging families to switch from gift giving to making memories this holiday season. Sit back and think about your favorite Christmas memories. Were willing to... Read More

When choosing the flooring for home or office, many people elect to go with a hard-wood stylebe it wood, tile, or laminatebecause of its durability and the relative ease with which you can clean it. However, as you are getting ready for the holiday season, both your home and business are going to be getting more and more traffic from family, friends, and customers. But just how clean are your floors? Are they clean enough to pass the white sock test? Lets see what you can do to make them even cleaner. If you have ever looked at... Read More

There are a lot of books and advice out there on the dos and donts of being a good parent. But one of the biggest things everyone agrees on is that losing your temper with your child can be a bad thing. But thats often easier said than done. No one wants to lose their cool and start yelling in front of their kids, but sometimes the stress just reaches a boiling point. One of the best things you can do is learn to be a relaxed parent. This doesnt mean youre going to be a slacker that lets your child get away with everything. It just... Read More

If you run a commercial facility, oftentimes you look for the most basic options you can as a cost-cutting measure. When people use a Do-It-Yourself flooring job, they sometimes skimp on the padding underneath. This can be a mistake because there are almost as many benefits to carpet padding as there are types of padding. So, lets look at some of the reasons why you may want to add carpet padding to your commercial flooring plan: Support for your employees If you have employees who stand for a long time on their feet, such as... Read More