Adams and Swett

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Kill Mold

Anywhere moisture lurks, mold may not be far behind. You can fight back the attack with a sturdy scrub brush and a few potent cleaning supplies. Here's how to kill mold.

Tips for Hiring a Professional Carpet Cleaner

Selecting a Reputable Carpet Cleaning Company Does it seem like no matter how much you vacuum, your carpets and rugs still does not look and smell like it used to? It might be time for a deep clean…

5 Tips to Keep Your Rugs & Carpets Clean Year-Round

If you’ve recently cleaned your rugs and carpets, you want them to stay in mint condition—fresh, fluffy, and appealing to the eye. With children, pets, and everyday foot

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

7 Ways You're Vacuuming Wrong

While your vacuum cleaner is designed to do most of the work for you, understanding how to use it properly can make a huge difference in the cleanliness of your floors. Learn what you may be doing wrong when you're performing this common household chore so that you can be on your way to fresher, better-looking carpets and other flooring.

Cold Water Extraction: Is It Effective On Carpets?

This article features topics on: cold water extraction, hand tools, carpet dry time

Hot Water Extraction Or Steam Cleaning?

FacebookTwitterGoogle+ Do you know the difference between steam cleaning and hot water extraction? Most individuals think that they are the same thing, but in reality, they are two distinctly different carpet cleaning processes. Each process …

Kitchen Floor Tile Ideas

Will You Pay More Sales Tax For Cleaner Water?

A new poll asks Iowans if they'd pay more sales tax for cleaner water.

Are These Asbestos Floor Tiles?

What is Water Extraction?

When water damage occurs, responding quickly is crucial. Learn about the importance of water extraction services from the pros at ServiceMaster Restore.

How to Lay Garage Floor Tiles

These simple steps demonstrate how to install PVC floor tiles in your garage.

Fix Curling Vinyl Floor Tiles with a Clothes Iron

Vinyl floor tiles curl up at the corners as their adhesive starts to fail, but there’s usually still enough stick to them that you can’t just pull them up without damage. You can use a simple clothes iron to loosen that remaining adhesive.

12 Clever Ideas for a Cleaner Water Pump

Cheap and reliable diesel pumps are the go-to tool for irrigation on farms in rural India. But diesel costs have been rising in recent yearsand so has concern over greenhouse gases. To address both problems, Greenpeace has issued a challenge to desi

How to Choose Hotel Lobby Floor Tiles

Hotel lobby floor tiles can be a visually striking introduction to your hotel and what it has to offer. Read on to learn how to choose hotel lobby flooring.

This Bathroom Floor Tile Idea Is So Easy You Can Do It Yourself

The bathroom floor tile idea that give us all hope.

How to Repair a Scratched Ceramic Floor Tile

Floor tile maintenance is important if you hope to keep your floor in good shape. In some cases, scratched tiles have to be replaced; however, you may be able to repair the damage sometimes. It is almost impossible to avoid scratches from appearing on tiles in a regular household.

The Pros and Cons of Limestone Floor Tiles

The appeal of natural stone tiling has been increasing more and more lately. As more people start to feature these stunning tiles within their homes, the more people realise how excellent natural stones are for flooring materials. Limestone flooring is known for its versatility, stunning natural appeal and durability