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How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior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

1441 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

1520 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

1207 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

1079 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

945 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

1520 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

2079 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

1600 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

1912 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

1533 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

1814 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

1770 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

1683 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

1250 Weed Control Now Leads to Beautiful Spring Lawns
The lovely mild Phoenix climate over the winter an early spring months means one thing for your lawn – a much longer growing season. However, the longer your lawn grows and the more it rains, the worse the situation becomes for weeds. read more...
By Fred Willey | Mar-14-2014

1542 Professional Practice for Waste Water Treatment in Individual Homes
Waste water treatment is a scientific process of treating sewage water to make it suitable for reuse. Guidelines for setting up a wastewater treatment plant for individual houses are available in under Section 76 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Act, 1992 and its subsequent amendments. read more...
By Jane Fenway | Mar-05-2014

1957 Online Learning Offers Unexpected Benefits
Starting in January 2014, the General Education Development (GED) testing centers in certain states around the country started to undergo an overhaul. The testing procedures are being updated from the current standardized test paper-and-pencil-based format to an online format. read more...
By Donald Plehn | Mar-03-2014

1691 Lawn Care Tips for Florida Lawns in Winter
Lawn care is an important part of home maintenance. For most regions across the United States lawn care is only important during spring, summer and early fall. As winter settles in, the climate grows colder, and lawn maintenance gets a little break. Snow covers the ground, and grass gets some time off. read more...
By Steve Lum | Feb-28-2014

1778 Getting Rid of Bed Bugs is Not a DIY Project
At one time in the not so distant past, bed bugs were once so scarce in this country that the vast majority of the population did not even know they existed, except in that bedtime saying. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Feb-28-2014

1643 Mould Prevention: Save Yourself of Tedious Bathroom Mould Cleaning
In most households, moulds can commonly be found in bathrooms, on shower or on doors and windows. moulds thrive on dark and humid conditions and thus to prevent moulds from making your life difficult, it is necessary to keep the place well ventilated and dry. read more...
By Christopher Brown | Feb-25-2014

1666 Your Dog's Day Out: Keep It Fun With Dog Backpacks
A walk around the building might be the only exercise your dog gets in a day. But your four legged friend might want to move a bit further, a bit farther. read more...
By Christopher Brown | Feb-25-2014

899 How Epoxy Flooring Changes Floor Perceptions?
Epoxy is a thick compound with plastic like consistency. It is made with a combination of hardeners and resins to create a strong surface. read more...
By Ben Lagger | Feb-23-2014

1194 Keeping the Rodents Out During the Cold Weather
Rodents may be small, but they are a force to be reckoned with. Each and every year, rodents do some fairly major damage to both the food supply and property around across the United States. What is worse yet is that rodents have the ability to spread diseases and do pose a risk to you and your family. read more...
By Tony Young | Feb-19-2014

1444 Protect Your Home From Deer Mice
It is more than likely that you have seen some wily little deer mice scampering around your property or one near yours. While deer mice are cute little things that certainly look harmless enough, due to their size, they can actually bring diseases into your home. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Feb-17-2014

1348 How to Keep Bed Bugs Out of Your Home
If you are like many people around the country, chances are pretty good you have some things planned for the next few months. read more...
By Jill Hopper | Feb-17-2014

1277 What are the Advantages to Using a Local Company Over A Large Corporate Bradn
One thing that I do not think is talked about enough, in both our field as well as many others, is the advantages that a customer has using a smaller local company over one of those large Corporate brands. read more...
By Fred Willey | Feb-17-2014