Your home and your gardens outside are great hiding places for bugs, rodents, and other pests, but a little preventive maintenance, you can keep the critters out.
Keeping the Pests Out of the House
Insects, spiders, and rodents are not something you want in your home. There are a lot of options that you can try to keep them out, but the most effective is to have a professional pest control company come and treat your home for you.
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Mold is, unfortunately, a common problem in many residential homes. Mold occurs because of uncontrolled home moisture, and it can ruin some of the interior finishes and even the structures in your home. Homeowners can make the mistake of underestimating mold in their home. Don't buy into these common mold myths -- protect your house against mold.
Myth: Mold only occurs in areas with high environmental humidity.
Mold can be more common in areas that have higher moisture in the air, but home mold can occur even in dry, desert-like conditions.
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Handcrafted picture frames have so much more character than the mass-manufactured ones sold in big box stores. And ultimately, don't you want to frame your pictures in something unique and beautiful? However, as with all goods, handcrafted picture frames are not all created equal. Here are some things to look for in a high-quality, handcrafted frame.
Dovetailed Corners
One can make a picture frame simply by gluing four pieces of wood together, but that's not the sturdiest construction.
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