Is climate change enough of a motivation to make you go solar? Probably not. However, installing solar panels in your house has a more tangible benefit — one that you can see and count in dollars. Today, residential solar energy systems aren’t a novelty anymore, and many Americans are counting it as an investment. It’s …
One of the worst things that can happen to a healthy tree is an insect infestation. Such infestations damage landscape trees, sometimes so severely that they must then be removed and replaced. Thus, in this case, insects cause economic damage, the costs of which are largely borne by homeowners and local governments. The majority of insect …
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You finally have a property under your name, so you’re thinking about taking it to the next level and building a pool in your backyard. The project can be truly exciting. After all, many homeowners dream about having a swimming pool where they can freely take a dip and swim whenever they want in their …
Water is a useful resource but no one wants it just lying around. It can do structural damage to your house and it just looks unattractive. It also happens to cause a health hazard. That is why you need to have top-notch drainage systems in your home. Most people think this is limited to the …
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Going to puppy school was not seen as essential when bringing a new puppy into the family. However, recent studies show that early training and socialization during the crucial imprinting stage of puppies is vital to their development, as this is the time when puppies are more open to learning new things. There are many …
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Recently, various places have seen a resurgence of bedbugs. This has been attributed to the increase in travel that has led to a growing cross-transmission of bugs from travel stations and hotels to homes and hostels. Commercial and residential property owners are always on the lookout for an effective method of eliminating bedbugs. The complete …
People used to focus on the interior look of their properties in the past. The outdoors is, however, the first thing everyone will look at first. Ensuring it is in optimal condition is essential to create the ideal first impression. Having the best plants and hardscaping elements in your outdoors is only a part of …
Nuclear energy is the most maligned source of power. Fears of a Chernobyl-like incident are ever-present, even as the chances of a reactor melting down have been almost reduced to zero. Any talk of nuclear power will also have environmentalists up in arms — even as one of the founders of Greenpeace espouse its use. …
You did it. You finally built the house you only used to dream of. That unpretentious ornamental iron fencing looks dramatic against Salt Lake City’s azure skies; the shutters look like a standout in that beautiful peppercorn gray. The Corbusier blue paint you slapped onto the kitchen walls looks wonderfully welcoming. Modesty aside, you believe you could …
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Although ants are typical in gardens, seeing them inside homes can be problematic. It is even worse when you discover that fire ants are slowly trying to overtake your lovely home. But do not fret! While getting rid of these ants can be difficult, there are ways to help you find the right solution to …
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