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How to Rid Your Home of Irritating Gnats
They don’t suck your blood or bite you in your sleep. They don’t leave dangerous droppings in your attic or eat away at your home’s foundation. And yet, gnats and fruit flies are one of the peskiest pests around. Clinging to your produce and hiding in your coffee maker, they propagate over night and seem…
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What You (Unfortunately) Need to Know About Animal Droppings
It’s not a topic most of us have any love for. It hardly makes for polite dinner conversation, and it’s likely the thing you enjoy least about owning a pet. However, there’s some important information that every homeowner (pet or no pet) should know about animal droppings. The smell and appearance of droppings is incredibly…
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Is it Time for a Home Renovation?
For some people, a building project is the stuff of dreams. You have a vision for your home, and with the right plan and a talented crew, you can bring your idea to life. However, home renovations aren’t just for the aspiring hot tub owners and basement finishers. Like a trip to the dentist for…
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Don’t Let Your Home Inspection Become a Bother
Whether you’re selling your current home or moving into a new place, the entire process can feel cumbersome. The details and mountains of paperwork can dull the excitement of the experience. You’ve got to eliminate headaches in any place that you can. A home inspection, while minute on the surface, is a vital part of…
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How Do Chemical Barriers Prevent Termites?
It’s a homeowner’s worst nightmare the realization — even the suspicion — that termites have invaded. These pests are especially terrifying because they cause bodily harm to the home. Their gnawing can eat away at the very foundation of your home. It’s hard to account for the cost that home damage can incur. However, it’s…
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Put Your Bed Bug Fears to Rest
You’ve got plenty of things to keep you awake at night — a mortgage, kids, noisy neighbors — so the last thing you need is a pest hampering your sleep cycle. That’s the exact problem bed bugs present however. These parasitic pests can hide out in mattress cracks and crevasses and bite you when you’re…
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3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Building Material
When you undertake a major construction project, you’ve probably got the end goal in mind. The idea of a finished product is exciting, however getting there can be a process. There are so many decisions to make, and you don’t want to compromise in an important area. You need a sharp design and quality materials.…
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Help, I Think I Have Bats!
Help I Think I Have Bats! Shrouded in mystery and evil, these sinister creatures of the night stalk prey while the rest of us sleep unknowingly in our beds. They can transform and suck the blood from poor, unsuspecting victims. Bats truly are demonic beings! Not quite. You’re hopefully at a point in your life…
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Why Pests Want Inside Your Home
Finding a pest infestation in your home is irksome, no doubt. You’ve already got all the tenants you want, so you’re definitely not looking to add some creepy crawlies to the roster. Your disdain for invasive critters is well-founded: these unwanted guests often serve as harbingers for bacteria and disease. You don’t want them in…
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Prevent Termites With Careful Wood Selection
When it comes to termites infiltrating your home, the fear is very real. As one of the most destructive pests, termites can cause thousands of dollars of damage. They eat away at wood with no regard for the safety of your home. Perhaps most sinisterly, these pests can often operate with impunity as you may…
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