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How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior
Older homes often carry a certain charm, but tired windows can weigh down their curb appeal. read more...
By Landmark Exteriors | Jul-28-2025

Why Your Water Heater Keeps Tripping the Breaker: Common Electrical Faults Explained
When a water heater starts tripping the circuit breaker, it's not just an inconvenience, it can also point to a potentially dangerous electrical issue. read more...
By The Energy People | Jul-22-2025

Correct Positioning of Fire Hose Reels Under Australian Standards
Australian construction projects must meet the criteria of AS 2441 for fire hose reel placement. read more...
By Majestic Fire Protection | Jul-10-2025

What Really Affects the Cost of Stump Grinding? A Clear Look at the Pricing
That leftover stump in your yard might seem harmless until it starts attracting pests, getting in the way of your lawnmower, or sprouting new growth where you don’t want it. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Jul-01-2025

When Is It Time to Replace Your Heating and Cooling System?
If your home’s temperature feels less comfortable than usual or your energy bills are creeping up without explanation, it could be your system trying to tell you something. read more...
By The Energy People | Jun-25-2025

1672 How Can I Control Ticks This Year?
Everyone knows that pests, while annoying are simply, just a part of life. While the thought of living in a nice world free of those biting and stinging pests, this is not the case. read more...
By Steve Lum | May-24-2014

2667 Beware! Carpet Beetles Will Eat Right Through Your Carpet
Did you find some unexplained holes in your sweater? Or maybe your upholstered couch now has some tiny tears? Look out, because you could be facing a carpet beetle infestation! read more...
By Harry Ross | May-23-2014

1953 What DIY Bed Bug Removal Methods Work?
Many kinds of pests will make people shake & cower, but bed bugs are at the top of that list. These tiny little creatures are nothing short of terrifying, and these days, they are more common than you ever could have imagined. read more...
By Jill Hopper | May-15-2014

1847 Creating a Better Atmosphere with the Proper Food Court Furnishings
It was just about ten years ago, that the mall food court was the pretty much the best place to be at almost any time of the week. Unfortunately, though things have changed and the world of shopping malls may never reflect the once great stature it had for years. read more...
By Pat Carroll | May-14-2014

1760 Bed Bugs Drop Dead In The Battle With Heat
If you really want to get rid of the bedbug problem in your home, Thermal Heat Treatment is by far the best option. When a bed bug heat treatment is done properly, it is the only method that kills every part of the life cycle, the eggs, the juveniles and the adults. read more...
By Fred Willey | May-14-2014

1840 Controlling a Flying Pest - Pigeons
Pigeons may be pretty to look at but they can create some real problems around your home. Not only can they actually damage your home, but they can also pose a health threat to everyone inside and outside your home. read more...
By Fred Willey | May-08-2014

1569 The Use of Positive Reinforcement in Helping Children Learn
For some parents, the concept of positive reinforcement may be unfamiliar territory. Some people may associate the idea with training a pet. However, positive reinforcement is actually a very effective strategy when it comes to children’s behavior. read more...
By Donald Plehn | May-08-2014

1606 Is There Any Way to Stop Allergy Season?
Even though the Arizona has lovely warm temperatures during the winter months it is not always for the best, especially if you are one of the millions of people that suffer from allergies. read more...
By John Vasquez | May-08-2014

1384 The Importance of Controlling Cockroaches in Offices
A cockroach infestation is something that absolutely no one ever wants to have to deal with, but it is particularly bad in an office setting. read more...
By Eric Richmond | May-07-2014

1459 A Quick Study in the American Cockroach
Quick, what is reddish-brown, an inch in a half long and could be hiding in your shower right now? Not a very pleasant thought is it? It’s an American Cockroach, often called the Palmetto Bugs. read more...
By Steve Lum | May-07-2014

1785 Can Kindergarten Games Online Help Prepare Them For School?
It does not matter how old your child is or whether your child is already in school or headed that way, you want to do everything in your power to help ensure their success. read more...
By Donald Plehn | May-07-2014

2505 Know the Virtues of Concrete Floors
Concrete floors are well known for its durability and cost effectiveness but modern concrete floors are even getting better than those available in yester years. read more...
By Ben Lagger | May-02-2014

3307 Practical Advice on Picking the Right Professionals for Concrete Floors
Be it the living room or bathroom, floors make a great impact. Floors are definitely not the sections of your home to mess around with. No matter if you have concrete floors, polished concrete floors or epoxy flooring; they are all so visible to not let it ruined by unskilled professionals. read more...
By Ben Lagger | Apr-29-2014

1988 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

1818 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

1748 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

1416 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

1283 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

1972 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

1410 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

1438 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

1108 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

1204 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

1165 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

1858 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