Termite treatments

Termite treatments are used to deal with house termite infestations. Termites can do serious damage to a house, compromising its structural integrity.Termites make themselves visible only after they have already eaten through the wood. Preventing is the first step of termite control. There are a few signs of termite infiltration: Powdery substance below wooden articles Wooden items that ...

Garage Door Problems

Most of the garage door problems are caused by the electronic component and you yourself can solve any minor problems which might occur. The main component of a garage door opener is an electric engine which rotates clockwise to open the door and counterclockwise to close it with the help of chains, action determined by limits switches. If you make a habit of regularly doing the recommended ...

Caring For Burning Bush Shrubs

A sight to be seen is a burning bush shrub, making your garden unforgettable, ideal as a hedge plant. Because of its winged appearance when in full blossom, the burning bush is called Euonymus alata (alata = wings), and its foliage varies from light pink to bright red in autumn, with cork-like branches. It is hardy and low maintenance, thriving in the sunlight (the more sunlight, the more c ...

Water drainage system maintenance

Installing a gutter and drainage system is only half of the job. Once you have done that, you'll need to follow some maintenance steps to keep your system working properly. Gutters must be well attached to avoid any change in the slope that may prevent water from flowing. Use caulk or gutter sealant if you use sectional gutters. Keep the gutters clean, as they may clog with leaves or o ...

Sprinkler irrigation system maintenance

Irrigation systems come in various types from sprinklers to pipes with valves and timers. Whatever the type of irrigation system you use, it is sure that it will require maintenance and reparations from time to time. Technical issues If the sprinkler system doesn't go on when programmed to, you must turn the system controller dial to "Auto" or "Run". This may be different from system to ...

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