Did you miss Mother's Day or your mom's birthday? Are you trying to figure out how you can make it up to her? While some people will simply send a more expensive card or a bigger bouquet of flowers than they normally would, you're looking for something extra special. If you want to go the extra mile and show your mother how much you appreciate everything that she's done for you over the years, here are a couple of ideas to consider:

Many people's Valentine's Day led to a romantic evening or night. This may have included massage oils, candles and chocolate dipped strawberries. However, while you may only want the memory of the night to exist in your head, the stains left behind on the carpet may be a constant reminder. Ideally, you will want to remove the stains as soon as possible. However, if you just noticed them or have no idea how to remove them, you might just be getting around to cleaning them now.

The growing trend towards green cleaning seems to be taking root nationwide. But one area of the home that often gets overlooked when it comes to being environmentally safe are your carpets. For most homeowners, the process of carpet cleaning usually entails contacting the professionals, getting a quote, and leaving it in their capable hands. But if you're not being proactive about green cleaning methods for your floors, you're putting yourself, and your home, at risk.

A regular carpet cleaning is a great step for maintaining the appearance and hygiene of your home. There are many kinds of carpet stains, with their own treatment methods. Here are some of the most common types of carpet stains, and how to remove them.  Removing Colorful Stains If you spill wine or coffee on your carpet, you'll need to act quickly to prevent the stain from setting. Instead of wiping away at the stain directly, blot the stain dry and then apply a cleaning solution to lift the stain.

As a homeowner, you most likely understand the importance of keeping your home clean and in good condition. From pressure washing the exterior and trimming away overgrown landscaping to replacing leaky faucets, the various tasks to protect your home's value, appeal, and function are overwhelming. Unfortunately, you may not be placing enough time and effort into protecting your hardwood floors. Considering 54 percent of potential buyers will pay an estimated $2080 more for a home with hardwood flooring, proper care of your wood floors is imperative.

Do you want to keep your wedding dress so it can be passed down to a family member in the future? You may want to take your dress to a professional dry cleaning, as how the dress is cared for right after the ceremony will determine how long it can be preserved. Find out below about wedding dress preservation, as well as what you can expect to pay for it to be professionally done.

Dryer vents are one those things that are out of sight, out of mind...at least until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, some of the things that could go wrong can be quite serious. Fortunately, they can be prevented with some routine cleaning and maintenance. Here are 3 reasons why an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to keeping your dryer vents clean. Nearly 1 out of every 22 home structure fires is caused by dryers