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What If I Regret My Floor Plan? How to Get It Right Before It's Too Late
Planning a home layout is exciting, but second-guessing decisions after construction starts can be stressful. read more...
By KC Custom Builders | Apr-01-2025

Are Old HVAC Systems Costing Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
Managing a facility comes with its fair share of challenges, and maintenance costs can quickly add up. One expense that often gets overlooked is an aging HVAC system. read more...
By H & H Commercial Services Inc. | Apr-01-2025

Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: A Comprehensive Comparison for Home Comfort
When deciding on a system to maintain an ideal indoor climate, homeowners often compare heat pumps and air conditioners. read more...
By H & H Heating And Air Conditioning Inc. | Apr-01-2025

Protect Your Harvest: The Hidden Impact of Birds and the Power of Bird Netting
Birds can pose a significant threat to your garden and orchard, often causing extensive damage to produce without immediate detection. read more...
By Danny Woodhams | Mar-29-2025

Are Electric Driveway Gates Worth It? Cost vs. Benefits
Electric driveway gates have become increasingly popular for homeowners and businesses looking to enhance security and convenience. read more...
By Gatemaster Australia | Mar-28-2025

1761 Finding the Right Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Every child loves summer. There is so much to love about the great weather, not having to go to school every day, sleep overs and fun. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Apr-29-2014

1647 Roof Rats Are Prolific Daters
Roof Rats can breed approximately 4 times a year and are what I affectionately call “heavy daters.” So if you have one roof rat, chances are pretty high, that you actually have a lot more than you think. read more...
By Fred Willey | Apr-28-2014

1558 Why You Should Eradicate Carpet Beetles
Carpet beetles are one of “those” pests. They are a pest that can live virtually anywhere, from homes to businesses to museums and libraries, as long as there is food to sustain them, they are good to go. read more...
By Jill Hopper | Apr-28-2014

1262 Got Stained Water Fixtures? Test Your Water
Life for most people is a very (very) busy place. There are so many things pulling you in different directions, work, school, the kids, older family members, or perhaps it is something else entirely, that seems move people at a breakneck pace each day. read more...
By John Vasquez | Apr-26-2014

1124 The Three Things You Need to Know About Carpenter Bees
One of the biggest fears for homeowners is pests that can damage or destroy wood of their home. The last thing you want is something tunneling or even eating through your biggest investment. read more...
By Steve Lum | Apr-26-2014

1726 What Can You Do To Help Your Child Learn to Spell
Learning to spell correctly is important for children. Spelling and vocabulary are tough tasks to overcome for almost any child to learn. Often times, parents do not always know the right pathway to take, in order to help their child overcome the obstacles of learning to spell correctly. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Apr-23-2014

1322 Controlling Spiders in Your Home
Spiders are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the face of the Earth, which is unfortunate for them. For the most part, they are pretty harmless, and they can actually be quite beneficial. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Apr-22-2014

1394 Polished Concrete Flooring for Everyday Living
The more you will research about polished concrete floors, the more you will appreciate it as an ideal type of flooring for everyday living. read more...
By Ben Lagger | Apr-10-2014

1063 Polished Concrete: Outshines All Other Flooring Options
Concrete floors are often considered as utilitarian option suitable for garage and factories but not for your sweet home. read more...
By Ben Lagger | Apr-09-2014

1140 Does Hard or Soft Water Really Matter?
One big subject of conversations among homeowners for quite some time is the topic of hard and soft water. You may think that water is water but, the simple truth is that not all tap water is the same across the country. read more...
By John Vasquez | Apr-08-2014

1085 The Mounting Whitefly Problem
They look harmless, like just your run of the mill tiny white moth you can ignore, but if you have paid any attention at all to the news over the last few years, you know that these pests are so much more than that. read more...
By Steve Lum | Apr-07-2014

1630 What are the Stages of Learning to Spell?
Most parents are looking to give their children an edge in learning and helping your child learn to spell is one of those areas. Spelling is an essential early skill that you certainly want to encourage read more...
By Donald Plehn | Apr-07-2014

1363 Working Toward A Whole House Pest Management Program
No one wants bugs inside their home, but never having another pest inside your home is rather unrealistic. Trying to create a primarily pest free home, though, certainly is not out of the question. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Apr-03-2014

1404 Do Not Deal With Pests In Your Warehouse
Most discussions about pest control are centered around people’s residences but people’s places of business are at no less at risk from pest issues. read more...
By Jill Hopper | Apr-01-2014

1143 Must Keep Cockroaches Out of Restaurants
Most people who go out to eat in restaurants never want to see any types of bugs where they are, but most will draw the line at cockroaches. read more...
By Fred Willey | Apr-01-2014

993 How Important Is Wastewater Treatment
Waste water generally refers to any type of water that runs off from rain or snow and flows down the toilet or sinks to finally enter the drainage systems. Advance wastewater systems are now common in urban lives that processes waste water to make it suitable for reuse. read more...
By Jane Fenway | Apr-01-2014

876 Have You Tested the Quality of Your Water?
If you have ever been even a little bit anxious about the quality of the water in your home, you are certainly not alone. Many people are thinking more about their water these days, and with good reason. read more...
By John Vasquez | Apr-01-2014

1347 What You Need to Know About Carpet Beetles
If you are concerned about getting carpet beetles in your home, you are not alone. And if you are not concerned, you probably should be. These pesky little creatures can be some of the worst pests around. read more...
By Tony Young | Mar-30-2014

1854 STEM to STEAM Ahead!
If you are a parent, you most likely are familiar with the term STEM — which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This concept has been widely accepted and advocated among teachers and parents and has now evolved by adding Arts to the mix, changing the acronym to STEAM. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Mar-29-2014

1438 Beware Ticks are Here For Good
It is common knowledge that ticks are a particularly nasty pest. They make their homes almost everywhere, regardless of climate. read more...
By Steve Lum | Mar-27-2014

1687 What To Look For In Online Reading Programs for Children
Every parent wants to do as much as they can in their power to help their child learn to read. Many parents turn to online reading programs to help their children with reading. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Mar-25-2014

1371 Why to Opt for Concrete Floors
Concrete floors are yet to gain mainstream acceptance, but they’re slowly and steadily gaining foothold. They’re versatile and blend well with almost every décor. Here are a few reasons why concrete floors make sense read more...
By Ben Lagger | Mar-24-2014

1637 How to Deal with Cluster Flies
Picture this: it’s a beautiful nice warm sunny day, so you decide to bring your lunch outside to eat it on your patio. Only to be bombarded by flies. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Mar-18-2014

1580 Should You Encourage Kindergarten Games Online?
You, like many parents these days are probably a little concerned about the length of time your preschooler or kindergartener spends online. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Mar-18-2014

1522 Call A Handyman for Weather Stripping and Other Jobs
This winter was one for the record books. Feet upon feet of snow and bone chilling cold were almost ever-present. With all that cold you may have noticed that your house was just a bit draftier than you’d remembered. read more...
By Harry Ross | Mar-18-2014