House centipedes are house-invading arthropods and are attracted to places where they can get food and protection. What attracts centipedes in your house House centipedes get into your house through cracks, holes, gaps, drains, or doors and windows that are poorly sealed. Centipedes feed on pests, and so a pest infestation in your house will…
Water bugs usually come out in summer from drains at homes and in street drains. These insects typically prefer to live outdoors but can also invade basements, dark and damp areas. You can find them in bathtubs, kitchen sinks, or sewer drain pipes. So, if these insects have invaded your home, let’s find ways to…
Whiteflies are a popular greenhouse and garden pest that’s difficult to get rid of totally. Whitefly infestations can damage flowers, vegetables, and fruits. What causes whitefly infestation Drought Plants suffering from water stress are more prone to whitefly infestations. If you reside in an area whose summers are mainly hot and dry, or you keep…
A wolf spider is a big and hairy spider that is super fast. Although it is poisonous,it only bites when disturbed. The mild stinging or redness from its bite can be treated with a topical ointment or an ice pack. How to deal with wolf spiders outdoors Outdoors, you will find wolf spiders in rocks,…
Sugar ants are often tricky to get rid of; however, there are plenty of safe ways of eliminating and preventing them from reentering your home. Although the ants aren’t dangerous to you or your family, they are annoying and challenging to eliminate. Here is what you should know about getting rid of sugar ants using…
Many homeowners opt to install engineered hardwood floors due to their durability, easy maintenance, and timeless class. Those with children or large families can rest easy knowing that they don’t have to worry about the floors looking dirty. However, while they may be easier to maintain than carpet and other options, you still have to…
Spray painting can help you transform most surfaces. Regardless of how careful you might be when spray painting, an overspray is most likely to happen. It would be best if you tried to control where the overspray ends up so that you don’t end up with a big mess. However, having a bit of overspray,…
Travertine flooring is great for outdoors and indoors due to its durability and variety of colors. Regularly cleaning and polishing your travertine flooring is one way of maintaining its durability. However, travertine’s porous nature makes it vulnerable to staining and damage during cleaning. This characteristic also means that it requires special care when cleaning. To…
Do you belong to the family of Dyson Vacuums? Once you get a hold of the Dyson V8 you will regret why you have been wasting your money the past years trying different vacuum cleaners. Over the years, I have had the perception that a vacuum cleaner is just a vacuum cleaner until I tried…
Natural sheepskin rugs are from skins of sheep with wool fibers fixed to the skin in the tanning process. Large rugs have several sheepskin pieces joined together. These rugs are best as the wool fibers are soft and resilient; they retain natural oil that resists dirt and odors. Walking on the sheepskins rugs, sitting on…