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The Benefits to Regular Tile & Grout Cleaning
Posted Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
Tile flooring not only offers a beautiful and decorative touch to your home, it also can be highly dirt-resistant. But even the most dirt-resistant tiles need frequent TLC and cleaning to ensure they stay at their shiniest and cleanest. At Modernistic, we recommend scheduling regular tile and grout cleaning. The frequency of these cleanings can vary based on the type and color of your tile as well as how old the flooring is.
How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Odors Permanently
Posted Tuesday, July 5th, 2016
Whether a person smoked once or a hundred times, cigarette smoke odors can be pervasive in a home. If you have moved into a home that smells strongly of smoke, a simple cleaning is not likely to reduce the smells in your home.
Restoring Property Damage After a Storm
Posted Friday, June 17th, 2016
Your home is your shelter, and when a storm strikes, you expect to stay warm, safe, and dry. Unfortunately, storms can cause significant damage to your home and property, making restoration necessary. We provided a list to assist you in restoring property damage after a storm:
How to Prepare For Michigan’s Storm Season
Posted Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
Smack dab in the heartland of America, Michigan’s well poised to receive a whole lot of stormy action in any given year. Tornadoes are always a possibility, but even when those funnel clouds don’t touch down, heavy-duty thunderstorms come with the territory. Disregarding the annual risk from powerful Midwestern storms is ultimately a recipe for disaster.
How Do I Prepare My Home for Sale?
Posted Monday, June 13th, 2016
Have you asked yourself, “how do I prepare my home for sale?” Before that For Sale sign is firmly planted in your front yard, make sure your house is show-ready so that you can land a quality offer. Thorough cleaning, significant decluttering and thoughtful decorating are essential when you’re preparing to list your home. Help create a welcoming abode that interested home buyers will adore with these tips.
Extending the Life of Your Upholstered Furniture
Posted Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
When you invest in high-quality, upholstered furniture, you want it to last. However, everyday wear and tear, unfortunate spills and even your pets might contribute to diminishing the appearance of your favorite pieces of furniture. Fortunately, your much-loved upholstered items can be well cared for thanks to some preventative maintenance and professional assistance. Follow these tips to extend the life of your upholstered furniture.
What To Do When Your Tax Rebate Comes
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
The deadline to file taxes is Monday, April 18th, giving you a few extra days to file your returns, which is a relief. An even bigger relief is getting a nice fat refund check that lets you indulge in fulfilling plans you’ve been putting off.
The question is, how best to spend that check your Uncle Sam sent you? A long-deferred dream vacation would be fantastic, or a new set of furniture would sure look great in your home. Your flooring and tile are looking a little sad however so maybe you’d like to give some attention to these too. Your refund check only goes so far, however so, which do you choose: the dream vacation or sprucing up your home? We at Modernistic have a suggestion-do both.
How Important is Air Quality to Your Productivity
Posted Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Boosting and maintaining workplace productivity is obviously one of those front-and-center goals for any company. Some threats to an office’s efficiency and performance are more obvious than others: low morale, employees unfamiliar with (or confused by) the company mission and expectations, workplace tensions or outright infighting, inadequate resources, etc. If you’re an administrator, you obviously want to continually assess your work environment for such issues–and swiftly resolve them should they exist. From healthy food options to team-building activities, initiatives large and small can pay major dividends in terms of the overall rate and quality of work. So, how important is air quality? You be the judge:
The Best Spring Cleaning Advice You’re Not Taking
Posted Friday, March 25th, 2016
As the weather turns warmer and signs of spring are in the air, it’s time to prepare your home for the sunny days to come. Spring cleaning has become somewhat of a tradition. No wonder! There’s something psychologically uplifting about cleaning every crevice and corner of your home and getting rid of the stale items you no longer need. Then you’re ready to open the curtains, blinds, and windows and let the outdoors inside. Welcome warm weather! So if you’re looking for the best spring cleaning advice, look no further! Continue reading…