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Tips and Tools for Achieving Better Painting Results

Seasoned professional painters have learned from experience what paint works best in any situation, what equipment is durable and yields the best results, and how to get the best-looking finished product in the least amount of time.

Job Site Clean-Up Tips

The job's not over until you've cleaned up your mess. Use these tips to limit the mess in the first...


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Follow These Steps to Avoid a Bed Bug Infestation

A bed bug infestation is a challenge to get rid of. Avoid the headache by following these tips.


Fall Pest Prevention Tips You Need to Know

Keep pests out of your house as the season turns to fall with these prevention tips.


How to Deter Mosquitoes: 7 Mosquito Repellent Tips

Enjoy the outdoors a little more with these mosquito repellent tips.

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What to Do When You Find a Tick in Your House

Tick in the house? Here's what to do to get rid of a tick in the house and tips on...


DIY Termite Control: 13 Must-Know Tips for DIY Termite Control

Termites are active all year-round, so there's no bad time to start preparing your defenses against these wood-chewing pests. There...


Here’s How to Keep Mice Out of Your Kitchen

Now that the mouse is out of your kitchen, how do you keep it out for good? These tips will...


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Cleaning Tips to Reduce Household Dust

Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively...


Grill Storage Tips for the Winter

Protect your grill from moisture and bugs


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14 DIY Tricks for Keeping Your House Bug-Free This Winter

When the temperature drops, you're not the only one who wants to get inside. Winter can bring pests to your...


11 Peanut Butter Life Hacks

You know peanut butter is tasty, but did you know you can use the spread as a cleaner? And, believe...


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How to Get Rid of Cluster Flies

A warm autumn day might cause cluster flies to "bug" you around the house. See how to get rid of...

30 Surefire Ways to Keep Out Fall Pests

Fall is crunch time when it comes to safeguarding your home against pests. These tips will do the trick.


9 Myths About Ants You Need to Stop Believing

An ant invasion in or around your home is disturbing, and it's handy to turn to the Internet for quick...


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25 Tips for Controlling Pests In and Around Your Home

Don't let pests take over your home this spring and summer. Keep these simple and effective solutions handy, so you...


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The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Ants, Mice and other Pesky Pests

The battle against invading pests seems to never end. But there are lots of things you can do to prepare...


How to Get Rid of Pests

These tried-and-true solutions will help you win the war against some of the toughest pests around.


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Fall Pest Prevention Tips

Want to prevent mice, spiders and other pests from getting into your home? Shore up your lines of defense with...


Control Bugs

Our collection of tips may help you find a bug-busting solution

Get Yourself out of Prickly Plumbing Predicaments

Even pro plumbers run into unforeseen problems on the job. Veteran plumber Les Zell shares the cool tools and tips...


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Unbelievable Hacks for Keeping Mosquitoes Away For Good

Mosquitoes certainly know how to ruin a pleasant summer evening. Avoid them this summer by using one of these unique...


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How To Manage the Most Annoying Fall Pests

Fall is the season where bugs and other pests start seeking warmer areas to settle. That makes your home a...


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12 Tips for Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders

Let's be honest: There's no such thing as a squirrel-proof bird feeder. But you can at least take steps to...