Archive for May 2019
The Trick to Getting Rid of Ants for Good (it’s not a spray)
Q: We have ants in the kitchen. I think it started because our cats got a little messy with their food bowls. After putting down a tray under the bowls, the problem has gotten better but is not completely gone. Any suggestions for getting rid of ants for good?
Read MoreTo Buy or Not to Buy: Clues Hidden in New Housing Price Data
You might have heard rumours that the housing market is about to take off, that the price falls are finally over and that the time to buy is now. It would be easy to get excited, grab your deposit and finally dive in. But is it still too soon? Be careful.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Bed Bugs and the Products You need to do it
First, the good news: Bedbugs are not known to spread any infectious diseases. As they cannot fly or jump, their spread from one location to another is easy to prevent as long as you take proper precautions.
Read More4 Scary Stats on Aussie Home Owners from the Westpac Home Ownership Report
The latest Westpac Home Ownership Report, which surveyed 1,000 ‘Next Home Buyers’ or NHBs, has revealed that there is a significant education gap amongst Australia’s homeowners on key financial concepts and that most lack the needed confidence in buying property at an auction.
Read MoreDealing with Ants, Cockroaches and Flies Around House Without chemical sprays
Lots of us get a bit freaked out when we spot critters scuttling across the kitchen floor and, instinctively, we reach for the insecticide spray to kill. But there are ways we can deal with bugs without resorting to chemicals, and the uncomfortable truth is there are some creepy crawlies we’re better off keeping around.
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