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Unless you live in a bubble or a force-field, pests are an unfortunate reality that most homeowners have to deal with at some point or another. But any infestations or invasions can be a lot more preventable than you might think. Here, we’re going to look at a host of methods to protect both the home and the garden from the bugs, rodents, and other intruders that can eat your greens, sabotage the home, and even prove a risk to your health.

As summer ends and the new school year begins, an empty house or apartment can seem like a dream until you notice all the filthy reminders the warmer seasons left behind. Dirty shoes, sticky fingers, excited pets, and congested gatherings can leave behind more than a few scuffs and messes. Counters, walls, and other surfaces can quickly be wiped down, polished, and disinfected so no proof remains. Bedding, clothes, shoes, and even pet items can be washed and sterilized. But your carpet still tells the story, and it’s quite the gossip girl. Ground dirt, pet accidents, beverage spills, and food crumbs can leave behind more than a bit of dirt and debris… potentially harmful pathogens and serious stains can form as well. Fortunately, there are some simple but effective ways of caring for your carpet and helping it regain its beauty through the fall season.

  It is not quite often that you will find homeowners looking for plumbers. However, if plumbing problems show up it is very important that you do a little bit of research and hire a good plumber. Sometimes it gets really difficult to notice the importance of having a plumber’s contacts in your contact list until you have an overflowing room and water spurting everywhere. If you are faced with such a problem, you need to get help fast as this can turn into something huge and cause a bigger damage.

Now is the time of year to send your little one back to school, which comes with both joy and trepidation. You want to make sure that your child is ready for school in every way, including physically, emotionally, and socially. But have you considered whether the clothes that you pick out for your child may have some impact on the way he or she feels at school? When you do your back-to-school shopping for the year, keep the following in mind so your kid has the best shot at doing well this year.

Picture credit There’s no place on earth quite like Indonesia. A collection of beautiful islands the historic trading post has long been a melting pot of cultures - Malay, European, Arab, Chinese, Javanese and Indian - and this is reflected in the vibrancy of the cuisine you can find there. Home to over 10 million people, it's capital Jakarta just begs to be explored by those with an interest in exotic flavours.

  Properly caring for a horse can be a full-time job: they are not low-maintenance animals . They  require daily care and attention, as well as a special diet and  frequent  vet check-ups.    For new owners, knowing exactly how to ensure your horse gets everything he or she needs to stay fully healthy can be a lot to take in  – and expensive .  Carefully consider if you have the funds to provide your pony with everything it needs before acquiring one.  

Decluttering is something that many of us are constantly trying to do, and it can be difficult to really sort out what it is that we need to do and how we want to make it happen. The fact of the matter is, there are a lot of things that can help the decluttering process.

While we all aim to have a healthy and normal pregnancy, pregnancy is different for every woman. If you have a “high risk pregnancy,” this suggests that your pregnancy requires extra care by specialized healthcare providers, as your health or your baby’s may be threatened. Some pregnancies may progress to high risk over time, while other women may already be at an increased risk for complications even before they conceive.

photo link Summers are fun, but it can be a little bit overwhelming to have kids out of school and you need to do chores. So if you need something to keep your kids occupied and productive or perhaps you’re looking for ways to shorten their time playing with their gadgets and mobile devices, a reliable solution to your woes is to let them do arts and crafts.

There is perhaps no bigger milestone in life than moving into your first home. For most, it's a dream they've had for many years. For some, it's an achievement their own parents may have never been able to reach. Without question, it's a huge step for anyone, and it's an indication of a positive direction in life.

Eating and mood disorder, hormonal changes, growing belly and trouble sleeping are the best words that describe pregnancy. Most of these factors mentioned are often times uncontrollable, thus leaving the pregnant woman suffering. Irrespective of who you are, a good night rest is something that should be marked as "very important". This applies even more to pregnant women. Researches have shown that lack of sleep during pregnancy could cause weight gain, the inability to remember things, hypertension as well as a poor functioning immune system. Lack of sleep could pose a real threat to these pregnant women and their unborn babies.

A lot of organizations and people depend on the poultry products, around the world, as a source for a great part of their animal protein needs. A lot of countries are involved in commercial poultry and have relied on the industry for both food and unemployment. In many countries, both broilers and breeders get raised using the deep litter system. The growth of the poultry industry and the manner in which its waster has been disposed has raised serious concern over environmentalists, who feel Mother Earth is desecrated by the illegal and harmful disposal of poultry waste. Some countries are safely turning the poultry waste into fertilizer, while others are merely applying the harmful ammonia into the soil without first making it safe.  

A tipper truck or a dump truck is one that is used for the transportation of sand and other loose materials. It is used for the movement of construction materials like gravels. A normal tipper truck or dump truck is construction. Usually, tipper trailer comes with an open-box bed. It is usually attached to the rear of the trailer and has hydraulic rams, which can be used in the lifting of the front, thereby ensuring that the material found in the bed gets dumped wherever it is to be delivered to. In some parts of the world, it is called a tipper lorry, a tipper, a tip trailer, rendering trailer , and so on.

In states like California, it’s especially important make sure that your homeowner’s insurance covers you for fire damage. The fires in California and states alike can be devastating for homes and families. Not only are you forced to evacuate, grabbing all of your most prized possessions, money, and family heirlooms, but also you have to leave not knowing if you’ll ever return to your home as you know it. During such an emotional time, having to trust your insurance accompany to be fair with your claim is just another burden. If there’s one thing that people have learned from dealing with insurance companies and fire damage, it’s that these large scale fires cause insurance companies to take short cuts when it comes to your payout. When there’s a lot of damage done in an area, insurance companies are forced to make giant payouts all at once. With that being said, they’ll attempt to find ways in which they can save their company some money. You’re better off hiring a Chinese Pu

There are some parents who want their home the way they like it, kids be damned. However, if you try it that way, you’re soon going to find it doesn’t really match the practicalities of living with them. From all the extra junk they leave lying around to their own need for a home that fulfils their lifestyles, it’s better to create a space you can share with them. For that reason, we’re going to look at how you turn your house into a home that is a lot more kid-friendly, but more you-friendly, too.