Archive for January 2017
This Woman Entrepreneur’s Latest Startup Makes Homes Bug-Free with Nothing But Minerals
It is 1 am. You have a big meeting in the morning and yet sleep has been elusive. While you want to sleep tight and not let the bed bugs bite, it just isn’t happening. It was looking at this problem that 37-year-old former Times of India journalist and instructional designer Pooja Jain Hansaria decided…
Read MoreBed Bugs a Growing Concern in Muskogee
If you feel itchy at the mere thought of bed bugs, you’re not alone. And if you think you’re house is safe, C.B. Abel of Vanish Pest Control in Muskogee says you could be wrong. “I’ve seen houses that were extremely clean, that had maids who came out twice a week and cleaned the house,”…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Flies and Cockroaches at Home this Summer
Summer is upon us and so will be unwelcome flies‚ cockroaches‚ mice and rats which enjoy perfect breeding conditions in warm weather – unless you manage your household waste carefully.
Read MoreLook for These 6 Dangers to Dogs in Your New Home and Yard
Diana Bunch had just moved to a new house in Florida. All three of her dogs were having a blast exploring their new digs. Little did Diana know that danger was lurking in the beautifully landscaped yard. One of her dogs, a Yorkie mix named Coco, ate half a seed from a large sago palm…
Read MoreBest Way to Get Rid of Cockroaches, and Other Creepy-Crawly Facts
Does the mere thought of cockroaches scuttling through your house make your skin, well, crawl? Totally understandable. Still, as a homeowner, you’re bound to encounter them, so you may as well know the best way to get rid of these creeping, scurrying, fast-multiplying household pests. Here’s a guide to all you need to know about these tough…
Read More5 Home Maintenance Tasks That Can Save You Money
Home maintenance can be time consuming and expensive and, as a result, may be one aspect of homeownership you tend to avoid. But there are some easy and cheap DIY tasks that can actually save you money and time in the long run. By spending a weekend performing some simple maintenance tasks around the house, you…
Read MoreHow Much Does Pest Control Cost?
If you have household pests, you want to get rid of them, fast! The best and safest way to get rid of pests is to hire a professional pest control service. They have the expertise, training and licences to carry out this sort of work. How much is it going to cost? This article will…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Mice and Rats in the Home and Garden
You may be at home cleaning your kitchen or laundry room without a care in the world, when suddenly out of the corner of your eye, you see something run. It’s something relatively small and dark, but you saw it! And then you realise, you’ve just had a brief encounter with a mouse. Or even…
Read MoreSix Simple Ways You Can Stop Your Mosquito Bites from Itching
It’s that time of year when you want to be making the most of the sunshine and those balmy afternoons. With a cooling drink in one hand you make your way into the backyard, listening to the meat patties sizzle on the barbecue and then it happens… You get bitten by a bloody mosquito!
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