Bed Bug Prevention: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on 17 July 2019

As a homeowner, you are going to encounter pests from time to time. Some are easier to get rid of than others, and some are very difficult to get rid of. Bed bugs can be some of the more difficult pests to get rid of as they can go unnoticed for a long time, and before you know it, they've taken over your entire home. Preventing bed bugs is essential in preventing an infestation. [Read More]

2 Ways to Increase Your Home's Front-Door Security

Posted on 7 October 2016

Your home's front door will not provide your family with the security you need if the front door's lock is jammed and your door's deadbolt is not at its strongest. A weak deadbolt won't protect you as it should from someone attempting to gain entry into your home, and a sticky lock can prevent you from using the lock to keep your home properly secured. Here are instructions for repairing your jammed or sticky door lock and reinforcing your door's deadbolt lock. [Read More]

Hints To Help Keep Your Bathroom Carpet Clean, Odor-Free And Long-Lasting

Posted on 14 July 2016

Carpeting in a bathroom can add warmth and make the atmosphere cozy and homier. However, keeping carpet clean in a bathroom can be a real challenge, and it demands more attention on the part of the homeowner than hard flooring. If neglected, carpeted bathrooms can quickly become smelly or dirty and make the room inhospitable. Below are several hints for keeping your bathroom carpet clean, odor-free and long-lasting: Immediately and properly address messes and spills [Read More]

Thief Ants Taking Over Your Kitchen? Information And Tips To Help You Get Rid Of Them

Posted on 17 February 2016

If tiny yellow, yellowish-brown or bronze-colored ants suddenly appear in your kitchen, take steps to eliminate the problem now. The tiny ants invading your kitchen are called thief ants. The pests love to invade and consume foods made with grease, even food items hidden or sealed away in plastic packaging. The only way to get rid of your ant problem is to secure your home and eradicate the pests' nesting sites. [Read More]

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An Affordable First Home Purchase

Although it was ten years ago, I still remember how excited I was on my wedding day. On this special day, I couldn’t wait to marry my amazing husband. After our honeymoon, we moved into a brick ranch home. Although the home was small, we could afford it. Some newly married couples choose to purchase a duplex for their first homes. By renting out part of their houses to tenants, they are better able to make their monthly mortgage payments. Some of them even enjoy being landlords. On this blog, I hope you will discover the ways buying a duplex can benefit younger couples.