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Termites cause billions of dollars’ worth of damage to homes across the US every year. They consume wood and many homes are wood-framed, making them an easy target. The biggest issue is that termites live in colonies and can slip in and out of your home without being noticed. This is helped by their size …
Having an older home is often a personal and financial choice. After all, in many cases, an older home is smaller than the modern alternative. But, they do tend to have more character. Unfortunately, it’s this character that generally means you will have a bigger issue with pests and are going to need a reputable …
Designing a home from the ground up (literally!) is no small feat by any means, particularly when considering the potential immensity of the costs, the overall time it takes, and the expertise required. It is entirely possible, however, even for beginners, provided a plan is put in place, and some important details are considered. Whether …
After the worldwide coronavirus pandemic of 2020, people across the country are now considerably more focused on their work-to-life balance, and, as a result, there has been an increased demand for gardeners and landscapers to overhaul gardens and provide a peaceful and enjoyable space for relaxation and rejuvenation. Here are some tip tips and advice …
Wood damaging pests, by their very definition, are a nuisance that you will want to get rid of. But, before you can eliminate a wood damaging pest, you need to know what you are dealing with. For example, termites are well known for eating their way through the wood. An average-sized colony can eat six …
Making the switch to working from home is not easy. It might seem wonderful to have all this flexibility, but it also comes with a lot of challenges. One of those challenges is creating a healthy work environment for yourself, and this should be one of the first things you look to do. Comfort We …
While picking a home to buy is a big decision in and of itself, choosing the home that you’ll raise your family in for the foreseeable future can put even more pressure on the situation. But luckily, there are some things that you can look for in a property that will greatly increase the chances …
Keeping your home clean can be challenging enough living on your own. When you throw kids into the mix, it can be more difficult than ever to keep the chaos at bay. Since children are known for being less than tidy creatures, it can be a tough job keeping your house anything but cluttered. Some …
All these challenging months stuck inside has made one thing clear — we have way too much stuff (78% of Americans state that COVID-19 made them realize this). Before the pandemic, it was easy to brush it off — after all, it’s just innocent little things (and you can always run from those). But locked …
More people than ever realizethe importance of keeping their home hygienic. Ensuring that your home is a safe, clean place to live will help keep all manner of diseases at bay and help your family out a lot when it is common cold season. It’s especially important to keep a hygienic home when you have …
Everyone dreams of owning their dream home. For many people, this involves carrying out renovations on your current property, particularly if you don’t have the time or money to buy or build a new house, or you are already happy with the location and basic blueprint of your house. However, there are certain things you …
Natural ponds have fresh water intake and an exit. Without this constant flush of new water, however, algae will grow. Even in natural ponds, algae buildup happens as a natural part of life. Without proper maintenance you aren’t keeping up a pond in your back yard, you’re growing a swamp. Use these seven essential tips …