Your home should be the place where you feel safe and comfortable. It is where you raise a family and make memories. You need to care for your abode at different times, either through cleaning, preventative maintenance, or renovations. These are steps expected in homeownership. …
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No one likes to be at the mercy of another person, least of all be at the mercy of a bug. Yet, termites keep families under their wood-chewing control, causing billions of dollars in damage throughout the United States. You don’t have to fall victim …
Read Full ArticleThe New Year means new beginnings. We often default to resolutions to read more books, get more exercise, or lose weight. Few of us sit back and think, “This year, I resolve to get rid of termites!” Yet, that may be precisely what you need …
Read Full ArticleFor many, the cooler temperatures of winter encourage slowing down and staying inside more. Instead of spending hours outside in the sun, we hunker down in our homes with a good book, movie and binge-worthy TV shows. We may believe that all of Mother Nature …
Read Full ArticleWinter is the time for holidays and all the fun and traditions that go along with them. Christmas can be especially fun with trees, stockings, and lights. It is a magical time for children where they wonder if they have been good enough to make …
Read Full ArticleNovember is a time of thanks. Families gather together for their Thanksgiving Day celebration with turkey and all the trimmings. Your family might choose a different cuisine, such as Asian, Indian, or Middle Eastern. It doesn’t matter what your meal consists of when you have …
Read Full ArticleAs winter creeps up and settles in, many homeowners put away their gardening tools and lawnmowers and leave the outdoor stuff until the temperatures heat up. There is a sense of putting things to bed for that long “winter nap”. Many animals, like bears, have …
Read Full ArticleCliched as it sounds, there is no denying the truth of this statement—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That is why you take care of your health by eating right, exercising, and visiting the dentist twice a year. This attitude carries …
Read Full ArticleLiving in a condominium, duplex, or townhome community with a homeowner’s association has benefits. There are common areas to be enjoyed, and someone else takes care of the landscape work. There is also a downside, and it isn’t paper-thin walls or cranky HOA boards requiring …
Read Full ArticleMany homes have welcome mats. They serve a couple of functions. First, they provide a safe surface to clean off the muck from shoes, and second, they encourage guests to step into your home. Did you realize that you may be creating another kind of …
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