It's time!

It's time! I just let it dawn on me that I have nine days until school starts again. I've been on "leisure" since school let out ... . I will steam clean the carpet AGAIN. I will buy new curtains for the dining room and kitchen with a gift card ... got for Christmas (I DID clean out rooms and throw away/donate everything I could). I will rid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:45:43

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The Christmas Gripes

Welcome to 2009! Is it still a thrill to turn the page on a new year? ... a carpet shampooer, I did the living room before Sarah returned from a short trip to California. She was thrilled—the carpet dazzled.Within a week one particular stain decided to return. By the way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 15:15:00

Thursday Thirteen

Is today Thursday? It feels like a Thursday. I'm going to treat it like a Thursday ... my light tan carpeting while we were gone, staining it and I have to move in 5ish months and this carpet WAS brand new.2) My steam vac is broken. (Goodby pet deposit)3) My dog came home from the kennel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:41:00

There’s this new carpet-shampoo-broom-thing commercial that comes on TV all the time ... and all the cleaning equipment and kitchen accessories purchased for MY mom come rushing back.I remember really ... , a clean carpet DOES make me insanely happy, but that doesn’t mean I actually ENJOY cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 04:53:35

Golden Globes: The Commentary

The Golden Globe Awards aired on Sunday. I was watching. The winners list is here.Below is my brain's running commentary. It might not make sense ... . And so that you can make a photo of Mickey Rourke on the red carpet your new desktop wallpaper. I'll try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:32:00

Pet stains be gone! - Bissell 2070 QuickSteamer Vacuum

Pet stains be gone! - Bissell 2070 QuickSteamer Vacuum We have two dogs that had to come inside for the winter ... of the cleaner, the carpet looks brand new again! The dirty water tank comes off in a snap and is easy ... cleaner through her work’s incentive program (so it really didn’t cost us anything). I put it together [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 17:40:59

Boomer Business Idea - Fixing Things

If Joe the Plumber can do it, so can you. Fix things, I mean. ... everything from installing new air conditioning units to supervising carpet layers, to cleaning out toilets ... those you don’t want You don’t have a big capital outlay; many baby boomers have a nice supply of [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 02:39:49

Phoenix Sales Preview: June Home Sales Up Slightly Year-Over-Year

M is feeling a bit smug on this one. He thought sales would be up year-over-year this summer, and it looks like he’s right ... misleading. The following describes most REOs: -All need new carpet, tile is usually OK -Need drywall ... -The need a complete cleaning!!! These homes also suffer [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 07:01:01

Mardi~Déjeuner

The Scheme: them thats got and them thats not - the monopoly game (Chapter 6 qui tam) ... ' help finance Louisiana wetlands restoration?~David Winkler-Schmit~Editilla Notellas~Nola'rillas ... to end," Pitt said.Yes! That is a Red Carpet in New Orleans, with Real Movie Star Ass & Smile [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 11:00:00

The Smell of Books

Books have a particular smell. Secondhand books with yellowing pages have a dusty, autumnal, nostalgic smell. Kind of like cinnamon, or Oriental carpets, or falling leaves. Brand new books from shiny bookstores smell clean and blank, and just a little antiseptic. Library books? Somewhere between the two [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:42:13

All About Labrador Potty Training

There are few things cuter than a new Labrador retriever puppy, ... potty on your carpet, offer a firm no and immediately take your pup outside to finish his business ... with you and promptly makes a mess on your beautiful living room carpet. Unless you want to spend the rest of your dog’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 09:36:32

A mom’s review of the BOB revolution stroller

I have often heard my mother say that sometimes you can’t skimp on certain things; that you get what you pay for ... in place and skidding across the library carpeting, that I have purchased a new stroller (or two [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 21:20:05

Best Rated Air Cleaners - How To Choose The Best Air Purifier For Your Needs

Best Rated Air Cleaners With a number of different machines on the market that promise allergy relief and improved health, ... is gas given off by your television, new carpet or paint, and cleaning products that are toxic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:32:25

D & D 4th Edition: Scourge of the Insufferable Prick

As I’m sure you are all aware, this past Saturday was my 23rd birthday ... news items. So now that the Cristal stains are all steam-cleaned out of the carpet (my Mom got me a new steam cleaner!) and George Clooney’s finally woken up and staggered home, I think it’s a good [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 20:00:00

Maiden Voyage

Well here we are with another stormy Sunday in Nova Scotia ... at 5:00 to measure for the new carpet - will switch this with Tuesday and do elliptical instead [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 00:25:00

Angelina Jolie’s New Elegant Hairstyle

Angelina Jolie took to the red carpet with husband Brad Pitt and showcased a stunning new hair do. Angelina Jolie The actress was sporting a glamorous updo which was styled in a sweeping side [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:15:09

Pompom Phenomenon

A few days ago, Stephanie at super awesome radicool blog even*cleveland posted on all kinds of crafty pompoms, those fuzzy wuzzy balls of good cheer ... featured in Domino (apparently available only through ABC Home and Carpet. Grrr! Why don’t I live in New [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:00:13

Knebworth retail

The following is a list of the shops of Knebworth: Hairdresser Post Office Estate Agent (Halcyon) Portrait studio (new) Bank Estate Agent ( ... ) Hairdresser Beauty studio Florist Carpet fitters / shop Blinds shop/fitters Scooter/motorbike shop ... pounds. This will barely cover their rent and rates, let alone their staff costs or advertising [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 10:23:44

Decor - How Green Is Target Really?

That big red bullseye - it's right there and it's beckoning ... , and all new stores are built using low-VOC carpet, adhesives, sealants and paint. In addition ... cleaners and recycled paper goods. The problem is that, although their web site features an eco [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 12:00:00

[TUT] How to take apart a PS3

This tutorial is for information purposes, and I am not responsible or can be held responsible if you screw up your PS3 by following this tutorial ... . (Mainly anywhere but carpet) so, here we have a brand spanking new PS3…..all ready to be taken [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 00:59:03

4 new buildings that enrich San Francisco

4 new buildings that enrich San Francisco With last month's opening of the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco's crash course in 21st century architecture... Real estate buzz - new amenities packages You can't sweep bad carpet cleaner under rug As loan volume leaps, so do worries about FHA [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 16:29:18

How to price house cleaning services

Ask FSB’s experts demystify the math of pricing services in the booming home and office cleaning industry. Joe Vitale, New York City I currently own a carpet-cleaning business that is about six years old. I am thinking of expanding into home and office cleaning, but have no idea on how to bid the jobs [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 13:04:50

Updates from this part of the world

2009 for us was ushered in quietly. Both of us were on call for our respective places of work on New Year's day - my phone mercifully stayed silent!! ... close to powerpoints for comfort. The carpet is threadbare so, heavy sigh, we will look for new floor ... of living where we do is that our little regional airport hosts cheap direct flights to and from [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 23:26:22

The great BBC property spree: Staff offered £8k each to move to Manchester

The BBC is to hand out expensive relocation packages to staff that are being moved to Salford including payments of up to £3,000 for new carpets and curtains. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:38:02

Amazon Seller Profile - Great Vacs

Dustin Chaffin is the owner of Great Vacs, a multi-channel online retailer of new and used vacuums (and parts) ... , carpet shampooers, and air purifiers online for over 10 years. On Amazon.com we sell primarily [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 23:33:05

Potential Tenants Line Up!

I have four, count them - four - appointments today with potential tenants for my empty rental unit ... (it is pretty clean, but there are some marks on the walls and I haven't had the carpets cleaned or anything ... out how to get a new one. I met with the first couple this morning, and I really like them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:19:00

Little Ways We’re Saving Money

Today we finally got our move in date- January 24th. Only twelve days away, woohoo! I can’t tell you how happy I am to get out of this poophole apartment complex. Move ins are always expensive, even if the new place is less expensive than the old. Deposits, carpet cleaning, moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:58:21

Dream Steamer.

I got a new household item this weekend: a steam cleaner for carpet. It is amazing! I would highly recommend anyone who lives with carpet make this purchase. They aren’t that expensive, and are lots of fun to use. You fill the clean water tank with hot water and cleaning solution [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 22:31:30

Barack Obama = Andrew Jackson (or Chairman Mao)

Over at Balkinization, Mark Graber argues that Barack Obama is the reincarnation of Andrew Jackson. Indian killer. Land jobber. Slave owner ... House, destroying furniture and carpets in a desperate effort to greet the new President. Order [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:46:18

aafes new car sales vehicle

truck mount carpet cleaning.. aafes BY Your Heart The diplomatic automobile sales New have to &acirc... [more...]

Date: 2008-06-29 17:41:54

Top Carpet Cleaning Houston Service Options

by Nikki Rowd No matter where you live or choose to move, ... as if they were new. The Cityclean Cityclean is one of the best carpet cleaning services to call on for your carpet, drapery, upholstery and air duct cleaning needs. Albeit it has been around for 20 years [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 21:52:35

Teaching your dog not to chew

Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog ... on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even help the dog clean ... that are off limits, such as carpets, shoes and other items. When working with a new puppy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 08:10:58

Happy New Year

From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi all,Just before things start to get a little crazy I would like to take the opportunity [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 14:39:00

Kristen Makes Appearance At Sundance

Kristen Stewart Fan has a bunch of new photos of Kristen Stewart at the red carpet premiere of “Adventureland” at the Sundance Film Festival! Click here to see more! There are also some more pics [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 02:50:01

Jessica Alba Shines At Obama Inauguration Bash

Jessica Alba had the opportunity to show off her sleek new hairstyle as she took to the red carpet to kick-start a U.S ... A-listers work the red carpet including Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Lindsay Lohan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:53:00

Simple Woman Daybook, January 19

FOR TODAY January 19...Outside My Window... It's bright and sunny but still cold. The sunshine is glinting off the snow.I am thinking... about buying a new vacuum cleaner. I don't have a lot of carpet in this house, but I still need a vacuum.I am thankful for... so many friends and my family.From the kitchen... I want to make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:42:00

Krugman Still Wrong After All These Years

Krugman seems particularly proud of a piece he wrote a decade ago. His new remake, Hangover Theorists, is as wrong now as it was then ... , carpeting, fireplaces, kitchen cabinets. The house is made of brick or lumber or a combination. Someone has to make the refrigerator, stove, microwave, lighting fixtures, carpeting, fireplaces, kitchen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 08:47:00

First Look at New Yankee Stadium

Diamond Hoggers has a first look inside the new Yankee Stadium, which includes a new shiny locker room complete with giant hot tub and Yankee logo carpeting. Elsewhere there's an indoor batting cage for rainy day sluggers, as a sign hangs outside stating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:49:12

Shopping for the Green and Local - Online

GenGreenLife, National Geographic Green Guide and EVO.com partner to form new online portal to green products and services Looking for a carpet cleaner that doesn’t use all kinds of dangerous high-VOC cleaning products? Have a hunkering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 23:59:32

Grateful, yet Longing

We had the most beautiful Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. Roast duck w/ rye, apple, prune & pecan stuffing. Tangerine & walnut braised green beans ... that would decorate the carpet and me pulling out the steam cleaner at the end of the meal. (Why in the world do people put carpet in dining rooms?)Last night I checked a few blogs and discovered new [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 17:01:00

Dyson DC15 "The Ball" Vacuum Cleaner Review

Several years ago James Dyson revolutionized the vacuum industry with the release of a new line of vacuums that do not lose suction over time ... and effective carpet cleaning kit.When considering purchasing a Dyson vacuum cleaner, we highly ... is simply wonderful at removing unwanted pet hair from furniture upholstery. The animal, which is typically [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 20:35:00

Happy 2009!

After a quiet New Year's Eve, I got back to steam-cleaning the carpets again along with re-arranging furniture between the living room and my office (aka the spare bedroom for guests).It was cold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 23:19:00

Top 5 Things You Should Do Before You List Your Home For Sale

by Ada Denis It can be an exciting and overwhelming process when listing your home for sale ... at what things a buyer might notice such as stains on the carpet, rooms that need to be painted, holes ... cleaning to make everything look new. 3. Take down belongings While this may sound ridiculous [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 10:11:46

Crash Course On Different Floor Types

by Alix Montoya Are you looking for a new floor for home improvement ideas? ... popular choices that you can consider. Carpeting comes in many different kinds like wool, nylon, pile [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:46:14

Recycle Carpet Samples

It's time for me to take a break from Christmas decor. When I think about the fresh, new year, I get giddy about cleaning, clearing, and being creative ... for reusing carpet samples. Lowe's, Home Depot and some supersize stores always seem [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 13:50:17

United Group Elects New Personnel

This article is from: CleanLink | People & Company UpdatesPeople & ... ,carpet cleaning truck mount,carpet cleaner forum,carpet cleaning forum, jondon , prochem , steamway [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 09:16:38

Dog for Sale

Apparently today was not a good Friday for some of us. Erin and Leah both came home to some sucky situations. Me? Well, I'll let you decide.. ... , I spent 45 minutes moving my coffee table, lugging the area rug to my back yard, throwing dirt ... one of those heavy duty carpet cleaners. If that doesn't do the trick, we might have to get new [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 02:45:37

"what were you thinking?"

I said to Ellie, who I caught standing on the stairs spitting. SPITTING. IN MY HOUSE ... trying to aim it or something. I seriously almost had an aneurysm. Is this something new? How long has this been going on? Do I need to shampoo the carpets now? I said to Grace, after she lifted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:07:06

Moroccan Beni Ourain carpets and rugs: time to get cozy

 She had had a new love for several years.  He was handsome. He was warm. He was enveloping. He was exotic but hardworking. He had a way of making everything around him look better. You see, he had charisma.  Ahem, rug charisma, that is. He was the Moroccan Beni Ourain carpet. But it seems that she would have to share [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:37:59

Ring In The New Year With iChampagne 2008

iChampagne 2008 is the $0.99 iPhone app that lets you ring in the New Year as only a geek could ... champagne spilling on clothing or on the carpet, resulting in large cleaning bills. Via Share and Enjoy ... . Developed by Japanese software designer Appliya, this iPhone app is quick to load. A couple [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 19:03:08

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