Exactly Rnd210.That's what i tried to explain to her in the chat. Floor time is giving the pigs the extra space to run around and explore instead of being stuck in a small Store bought cage. If the family haven't gotten used to the pigs and vice versa after having them over a year then nothing will change. Anyway....link to explain floor time.
Guinea Pig Floor Time
And if the pigs poop in the living room then put down old towels so you don't get into trouble. And block off an area.