Articles for category: Home security

Trusses vs Rafters: What’s the Real Difference?

To the average eye, all new construction looks the same. Wood on top of the wood in beautiful patterns of triangles and rectangles. But skilled carpenters and seasoned contractors can immediately see the difference in construction. They use words like “truss” ad “rafters” purposefully, whereas the common man just recognizes a building is going up ...

Drywood Termites Treatment

Termite infestations happen for a lot of reasons and when it comes to termites treatment, prevention is always better than cure. It is very important to prevent termite infestation since they are the most destructive insects when it comes to building structures. These destructive insects eat the wood of your home in order to survive ...

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Backyard

As a homeowner, it’s just as important to pay attention to what’s on the outside as it is the interior. If you have a backyard, keeping your lawn green and pristine is key for boosting the aesthetic appeal and giving you an outdoor space to relax and unwind. Should you notice puddles of standing water ...

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3 House Pests and How to Remove Them

We all like to think that ourselves and our families are the only things living in our house. But the reality is that we share our living space with a lot more things, we just can’t see them… Don’t worry, you can put your heart back in your chest because it’s not paranormal. Instead, you ...

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Finding The Best Local Exterminator

A pest control professional can be called an exterminator. An exterminator goes to businesses and customer homes to check for pests or even rats. Pest Control workers then utilize the right techniques to get rid of the pest, whether it be a pest trap poison, or any other method. There are several things an exterminator ...

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Amish Buildings And The Safety Community

The Amish are a very special group of people. They live in the country in an area called the Southern Ohio Valley and make their homes in what are called Amish country. This means that they live in a small community and their homes are very unique and well-built. Because of this they are also ...

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How to Do a Home Furnace Inspection

How to Do a Home Furnace Inspection

If properly maintained, your furnace should work properly for a decade or more. Its parts are sturdy and resistant to wear and tear, and it contains high quality filters to keep debris from interfering with the operation of your unit. This along with a number of other built-in safety features combine to protect your unit ...

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Basement Maintenance Guide – What Should You Know?

The basement of a house or any other property is an often overlooked part, one that is much more important than what you may believe at first glance. Problems in the basement can easily lead towards structural problems, which would lead towards safety hazards. With this in mind, you need to be really careful and ...