About termite prevention

It doesn’t matter for how long you have been living in a house, termite prevention is very important. You don’t know, but termites can be in your house right now. Just one single termite colony can eat about 2.3 linear feet of 2x4 pine in a single year. If you don’t think that is much, don’t forget that where  a colony of termites lives, there are also others. Termites can produce a lot of ...

A new garage door: involved costs

A new garage door can bring style to the outdoor appearance of houses. A new and improved garage door can both enrich the building and serve a practical purpose: that of caulking and preventing energy loss. One concern that many people share when considering replacing a garage door is the cost involved. An overview of possible costs involved can help you allocate resources. Estimating the c ...

Home generators – how to choose the right model

A home generator is an apparatus that provides energy during moments when the power fails. A small engine gives mechanical energy, which is transformed into electric energy. Having a large palette of choices and models, you should check reviews of different brands and compare generators to find the one suited for your needs. First, you must find out why you need a generator. If you live ...

Spa heaters – gas or electric?

There are a few factors that you need to take into consideration when choosing between a gas spa heater and an electric spa heater. A gas heater will heat up a lot quicker than an electric one, but requires a complicated special tubing installation. Spa gas heater A gas heater needs special tubing that only a licensed professional can handle. It implies tapping into the main gas lines in ...

Termite baits

Depending on your trouble with termites, you have a few different termite baits to choose from. Traditional Repellent and non-repellent termiticide are two traditional ways of killing termites. You need to place baits around the house to form a ring. Any weak spot in the ring will allow termites to enter the house. Also, how much bait you need depends on the  termiticide conductivity of ...

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