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Marrying Different Elements to Create New Surfaces

Recycled goods have become the hot ticket item in home décor.  “Old” is the new “new” and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Still, with the large selection of recycled and reclaimed items available for mass purchase, some of us still want a DIY project – a little something we did ourselves to call our [...]

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Oily Food on Fabric

Ask the Pro: Oily Foods and Fabric

Question: Can oily foods be removed from my fabric furniture? Answer: It’s one of those coveted evenings after a long week of work when you can finally curl up on your comfy couch in front of the television. You are elated, warm in your pajamas with a bowl of popcorn in hand. Unbeknownst to you, [...]

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Bookshelves

Housing Romance Novels: Five Ways to Update a Bookshelf

Books.  Most of us have them; some of us have more than we know what to do with.  Bookshelves can easily become the eyesore in a room, with books and other objects piled up randomly collecting dust. Yet walls of books can actually add interest to an otherwise dull space. By cleaning up your existing [...]

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Valentine's Day

Setting the Perfect Valentine’s Table

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you’re planning to have a little fete at your home.  You have your outfit picked out, a delicious menu selected, and you want to set the perfect table to make the evening complete. Here are some ideas for setting a romantic scene: Whether you’re entertaining for that [...]

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Game Day

Ask the Pro: Game Day Party Recovery

The big game is more than trash talking, commercial watching and snacking on the best game time treats. It’s the perfect time to catch-up with family and friends, and show off your new (clean) crib. Despite all the attempts to get your home “game-ready”, no one prepared you for the woes of the warm chili [...]

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Pets

Ask the Pro: How To Clean Urine Stains From Your Fabric Furniture

Question: How do I get rid of my pet’s urine stains on my fabric furniture? Answer: Dogs are man’s best friend…except when they leave an accident on your beautiful fabric couch. Thankfully, all is not lost! By taking the right steps, you can remedy this unfortunate, but common, situation and prevent future damage down the [...]

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Ask the Pro: Have a Question? Need an Answer? Our Furniture Guru is Here to Help!

How can I get a spaghetti sauce stain out of my fabric couch? My keychain left scratches on the wood console table in my entryway…is this fixable? Should I use a special cleaning product to clean my favorite leather chair? These are the everyday events, and common questions, found in a busy home. With over [...]

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Ask the Pro: TLC For Your Kitchen Cabinets

If your home is like most, the kitchen is the room with all the action. It’s the center of everyday life – greeting your family after a long day, cooking multiple meals, tackling homework at the kitchen table, entertaining and more. And, with all of this hustle and bustle, you’re bound to see signs of [...]

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Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

Once upon a time, parents used this cute expression when tucking their little ones into bed. But, with bed bug outbreaks occurring more frequently in recent years, many people are discovering that there’s nothing cute at all about these critters. And, worst of all, their turning up in places you may least expect to find [...]

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furniture

New Year, New Furniture – How to Protect It

The New Year is coming and you want a new look for your home. You also want this new look to last as long as possible. The best way to preserve that look is to apply a fabric protector, like Guardsman Fabric Protector. Your furniture retailer may have applied Guardsman Fabric Protection already, but how [...]

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