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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

Choosing STIEBEL ELTRON: Superior Heat Pump Hot Water Solutions for Australian Homes
Installing a reliable hot water system represents a long-term investment in comfort and cost-savings. read more...
By The Energy People | Jun-21-2025

Enhancing Home Privacy with Decorative and Reflective Window Films
Some homes feel like they’re on display; street-facing windows, nosey neighbors, or just a little too much visibility from the outside. read more...
By Corporate Window Films | Jun-01-2025

Designing Bathrooms with Wellness-Centric Features for Ultimate Relaxation
When it comes to home comfort, the bathroom is often overlooked as a place to promote wellness. read more...
By KC Custom Builders | May-31-2025

1428 What are the Benefits of Having Routine Maintenance for HVAC in El Paso
There are several benefits to having routine maintenance for an El Paso heating and cooling unit on a routine basis. A heating and air conditioning unit is essential for keeping your home comfortable and without routine maintenance the unit will not operate at its fullest potential, which can increase the cost of your utility bills as well as pose a health risk to your family. read more...
By Christopher Brown | Jul-29-2013

1294 What to Do When Ants Come Marching In
Like most insects, ants must do a lot of work in order to keep themselves and their colonies fed. The two main things ants need are a safe place to live, access to water, and from there, they will thrive for as long as they can. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Jul-24-2013

1339 What you Need to Know About Grasshoppers
When you think about common household pests, often the first pests that come to mind are ants, roaches or termites. read more...
By Steve Lum | Jul-24-2013

1266 Going on Vacation? Keep Bedbugs Out of Your Home
Everyone has heard “Good night; don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Unfortunately though, infestations have been rising in recent years and bedbugs are biting more and more of us. read more...
By Jill Hopper | Jul-23-2013

1140 Learning the Truth About Ticks
No state in all of the United States is safe. Each and every state has ticks, and every US state has ticks that carry diseases. This is one of the more unpleasant facts about ticks. read more...
By Tony Young | Jul-17-2013

938 Answering What is Aging in Place
These days Americans are living healthier and longer than ever before, owing to more resources – both medical and financial – being more readily available for the average person. read more...
By Mike Avis | Jul-15-2013

1252 Keeping Your Pets and Family Safe from Ticks
I think it is safe to say that ticks are nasty little buggers that no one wants to have around or even have in their sight. Ticks are parasites that do nothing more than latch onto an unsuspecting victim, bite them and drink their blood until the tick is bloated and falls off. read more...
By Harry Ross | Jul-12-2013

1094 Getting Rid of the Most Common Phoenix Pests with Phoenix Pest Control
When you look around the beautiful landscape of Arizona, you cannot help but realize that nature is wonderful; it is very peaceful and calming to watch birds fly or deer graze in a field. read more...
By Fred Willey | Jul-11-2013

1192 How to Find a Qualified Roofing and Siding Contractor
Sometimes a homeowner needs to find a roofing and siding contractor because their home needs a major exterior upgrade. Not all roofing contractors install siding, and not all siding contractors install new roofs or do roof repairs. read more...
By Christopher Brown | Jul-11-2013

1457 Get a Professional to Keep Garage Doors Operating Efficiently
Today the garage is usually attached to the house and it is the one of the main entrances to the home. If the door stops working, it represents a major inconvenience for the homeowner. read more...
By Christopher Brown | Jul-11-2013

1258 Why opt for Home Remodeling services?
If you are thinking about remodeling your home then you need to be more specific regarding your plans which can ease the work of the contractor offering various Remodeling services. read more...
By Brad Ashman | Jul-10-2013

763 Steer Away from Cookie Cutter Homes - Invest in Custom Homes
If you are planning to build a new home or remodeling the old one, there may be only handful of layouts available to select from. In such a scenario, every other home may look alike to have been freshly cut by a cookie-cutter. read more...
By Jeffrey Dinkle | Jul-10-2013

1121 How to Implement a Kitchen Remodeling Project
Staring at old linoleum tile on the floor and dated appliances would inspire anyone to think about refurbishing the kitchen. read more...
By Mr William Hauselberg | Jul-10-2013

1284 Answers to Your Top Bed Bugs Questions
You are probably like most people where even the mere thought of bed bugs is a terrifying one. And the absolute last thing you want is a bed bug infestation on your hands, but there are as many questions as well as myths about bed bugs as there are answers. read more...
By Jill Hopper | Jul-10-2013

839 Aging in Place - It This Just a New Buzzword?
According to recent studies from both National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) as well as AARP, the vast majority of baby boomers and seniors are choosing to age in place. read more...
By Mike Avis | Jul-04-2013

874 Custom Homes - Your Dream Home In Reality
Almost everyone dreams to build a home, a place which suits all the busy lifestyle of one's family. Choosing a Custom Home is the way to go as it gives you, as an owner, the flexibility to make your house a home! read more...
By Dale Schneider | Jul-04-2013

1591 Feature and Function in Kitchen Design
The sink in any kitchen design is often a crucial part of the overall plan. The tried, tested and extremely useful ‘work triangle’ is, in many kitchens, the basic layout that is chosen. read more...
By Nigel Brown | Jun-27-2013

1676 Design History of the Humble Sink
When it comes to kitchen design the most important feature is not always the kitchen sink but this appliance does play a crucial role. read more...
By Nigel Brown | Jun-27-2013

1743 Don’t Wait Until Heating and Cooling Repairs are Needed: Schedule Maintenance Service
People often forget about their heating and cooling systems because they are usually located in the basement or back room and they are just expected to work. read more...
By John Nesbit | Jun-21-2013

2089 Why It’s Important to Schedule Seasonal Heating and Cooling Tune Ups
As people go about their busy lives it can be easy to lose track of when heating and cooling systems were last inspected. There are various filter replacements and other checks that should be conducted at least once yearly for furnaces and air conditioning units. read more...
By Tom Stearns | Jun-21-2013

1470 How to Choose a New Home Builder
When it comes to choosing a new home builder, it’s important to do some background checking and research before making a decision. Sometimes people don’t do enough investigation and end up sorry that they didn’t spend a bit more time reviewing a builder’s credentials. read more...
By John Trestman | Jun-21-2013

1066 Save on Your Energy Bill with Air Conditioning Care
With the economy in a state of flux and the threat of higher electricity costs, it is time to seriously look at doing something to save on those energy bills. read more...
By Mikke Smith | Jun-21-2013

1419 Bed Bugs Simply Cannot Hide From Dogs
Do you have or think you have bed bugs in your home? If so, you are probably wondering how to get rid of them. Bed bugs have once again become a serious problem, not only in the US, but around the world. read more...
By Harry Ross | Jun-19-2013

1380 Bar and Restaurant Interior Designs - How Advantageous Are They?
Weekend hang-outs should necessarily include spending two or more hours at a hotel, restaurant or bar. Why do we frequently visit a particular restaurant or bar? read more...
By Steve Ward | Jun-18-2013

1223 How to Prevent Bees in Your Yard
You probably already know that while bees are a nuisance and give a painful sting, they are actually beneficial insects. Bees are responsible for pollinating many of the plants that become our food. read more...
By Fred Willey | Jun-18-2013