Does the idea of holiday entertaining fill you with anxiety? You're certainly not alone, but it doesn't have to be that way. Armed with perseverance and a well-stocked kitchen, you’ll find you can even breeze through those last-minute gatherings. Cheers! Drop-in guests won’t expect that you have a full cocktail menu on hand. Offer wine or beer and then really impress them by having the makings for one festive … [Read more...]
How to Stock Up for the Holidays
Guest Bathroom Preparation
Who doesn't appreciate a clean bathroom? Personally, I will drive 15 miles out of my way on a road trip just so I can use the crystal clean bathrooms at Buc-ee's. I really never thought I would say that about any public place, better yet a convenience station. It also doesn't hurt that they have a huge selection of flavored beef jerky, gifts for everyone on your list and a fudge station. It truly is an experience … [Read more...]
Preparing the Guest Room for Visitors
If you are planning on having some of your guests stay overnight at your home - you’ll want to ensure that your accommodations are actually accommodating. Here are a few tips and pointers to create an amazing guest experience! The most basic essential of an inviting guest room is that it must be clean and uncluttered! Put any personal items that are lying around in a box or a basket and tuck it away in a closet … [Read more...]
Tidy Up & Prioritize
Finding time to clean and what to clean isn’t as bad as you think, begin with the simple things. A tidy home looks cleaner than a cluttered home. So without any cleaning at all, you can make a much better impression on guests if you take some time to grab a laundry basket and pick up all that stuff that belongs elsewhere. *Hint: Move from left to right around the room (do this when picking up and cleaning). … [Read more...]
Simple Holiday Cleaning Tips
The holidays can sometimes be overwhelming. From grocery shopping to cooking to hosting - it's my favorite time of the year, but can also be a challenging few months while I juggle so many balls. Here are 3 simple holiday cleaning tips that helped me spruce up my home so I was prepared even for those guests that dropped in without advance notice. Stock Up on Supplies Halloween is around the corner, then … [Read more...]
Our Founding Fathers: Building a Foundation for the Future
William Blackmon Jr., fresh from service in World War II, started an upholstery cleaning business with college buddy Scott Mooring. The two-man operation, known simply as Blackmon Mooring, grew into a worldwide company that developed a patented steam-cleaning process and evolved into a major player in the post-catastrophe restoration business. William G. "Floppy" Blackmon graduated from North Side High School … [Read more...]
Join us Today in Celebrating America’s PrepareAthon!
Today is America's PrepareAthon!, a national day designated for learning how to prepare for destructive disasters. Every year disasters strike anytime and anyplace. Nearly every region of the country experiences some form of extreme weather event, including devastating tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and winter storms. As with many life events, preparation is the key to success. When you prepare and practice for … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes are one of the natures most violent storms and can cause death, injury, and destruction within seconds. About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year, and they can strike in any season and in every state. September is National Preparedness Month and is now the time to make sure you have the tools needed to best protect you, your loved ones and employees should a tornado cross your path. To … [Read more...]
The High Stakes of Earthquakes – Are you Prepared?
It's common knowledge that people who live along our nation's West Coast are at greater risk of experiencing the damaging effects of an earthquake, but that doesn't mean you're not at risk if you live further inland. All U.S. states and territories are at some risk for earthquakes, which can happen any time of year. Most importantly, earthquakes occur suddenly without warning and can be deadly. September's … [Read more...]
Are you Prepared for a Flood or Hurricane?
Did you know floods are one of the most common hazards in the Unites States, and coastal areas are at greater risk of flooding during hurricane season from June to November? September is National Preparedness Month and is the perfect time to learn what protective measures to take before, during and after a flood or hurricane. To begin preparing, it's important to first build an emergency kit and make a family … [Read more...]
DucTales – Providing the cleanest indoor air quality
Based on an interview with Paul Schulze, Blackmon Mooring Vice President In 1948, Blackmon Mooring founders began a furniture re-upholstery business in Fort Worth. After the Trinity River levee broke in May of 1949, our founders were there to help clean up in the aftermath of the major flooding. It was their first foray into disaster recovery and would eventually lead to a full line of restoration services, such … [Read more...]
New Orleans, A Look Back
If you follow us on social media, you may have seen that our company exhibited at the RIMS Conference this past spring. RIMS is a Society for Risk Managers that has a large conference every year that travels around the country. As you can imagine, Risk Managers rely on companies like ours to provide service on a daily basis and for major disasters. Most major companies have some sort of risk management department, … [Read more...]