There are thousands of species of ticks but essentially they all fall into two categories-hard and soft. The standard American dog tick and deer ticks are both hard varieties of ticks which make their homes in our yards. While male ticks die off shortly after mating, the female tick is capable of laying a single batch of nearly 10,000 eggs. Needless to say; … [Read more...]

Fruits flies have been irritants to humans for so long that in the Western culture, they are deemed to have come out straight from Pandora’s Box. They breed rapidly and lay thousands of eggs. Fruits flies also happen to be vectors of many diseases and although they die in the colder months, you still start seeing them around spring time. Let us study some … [Read more...]

If you have decided to sell your home, you can always go the DIY route but the best thing to do is hire a realtor. Good realtors have complete know how of the market and can help you make sound decisions. They can especially help when you are selling a long distance property. Realtors also highlight the unique features of your house so it sells faster for … [Read more...]

This guide does not attempt to replace legal advice and is certainly not a replacement for a real estate advisor. Receiving a notice of foreclosure can be the most dreaded, most sinking feeling one has ever experienced in one’s life. Thankfully, there are some insider’s tips that can help you reset the clock, work out affordable payments with your lender/ … [Read more...]

Packing for moving houses can be a time consuming and frustrating job. Many people end up wasting tons of money and even feeling physically and emotionally frustrated and drained during the process. This brief guide can help busy people organize their lives better when they are planning a move. 1. What to pack first when moving This first step is the … [Read more...]

Sometimes, despite your best cleaning efforts, mold and mildew can appear on painted walls and especially on bathroom surfaces. Mold accumulates in window sills and spreads quickly to moist areas of your home. If left untreated, it can lead to many health problems; needless to say it looks unsightly as well. Let us study some ways to remove mold from walls … [Read more...]

Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper and tends to oxidize very quickly. Unpolished brass looks dull and shabby and does not bring out its real beauty. Cleaning brass can also be problematic as it requires a lot of elbow grease. Today, there are many commercial brass cleaning solution products available in the market but if you are looking for some home … [Read more...]

When you have pets, messes are inevitable. However, that shouldn’t mean that you have to spend hours cleaning them up. This guide makes quick work of explaining how to remove odors and stains associated with pet urine. Using these ideas, you can quickly clean up odors and urine stains without ruining your flooring. 1. Use key cleanup principles Three … [Read more...]

We all have them-spills, overflowing batter and burning drips from food explosions that completely mess up our oven. Thankfully, there are many easy ways to clean the oven quickly and you need not always resort to using harsh chemicals or household cleaners. Try the best ways to clean oven racks given below and soon your guests will be commenting as to how … [Read more...]