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Woodworms are wood-eating larvae of beetles. Considered as pests, all woodworms consume wood until they reach maturity. Adult beetles lay eggs on or under the surface of a wooden item. When the eggs hatch into grubs, the critters will bury themselves deeper into the wood by feeding on the wooden …

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on blood, particularly human blood. Because these nasty critters love warm, humid environments, they usually thrive near or inside beds, beddings, and other sleeping areas. Unfortunately, bed bugs are notoriously hard to remove once they made your home theirs! The good news …

In the US, one house fire is reported every 86 seconds. In fact, the US National Fire Protection Association or NFPA recorded 1,298,000 fires reported in 2014 alone. These house fires caused$11.6 billion in property damage and 3,275 civilian deaths. House fires are perfectly preventable. And with a little effort, …

Assessing the energy consumption of the home is the first step towards building an energy-efficient living space. Usually, energy auditing requires hiring a professional to assess the energy consumption of a home. An energy auditor has all the right tools to assess a structure’s envelope, combustion, chimney, attic, and crawling …

The roof is more vulnerable to everyday wear and tear because it’s exposed to the elements all year round. That’s why it’s important to assess the overall condition of the roof regularly to protect the entire structure from water damage. Wayward tree branches, rain, snow, sleet and harsh winds can …

Estimating how many tiles you need in a room is important because you don’t want to waste money on one too many tiles. Although there are several computer programs and mobile apps you can use to calculate how many boxes of tiles to get, you can get the figures without …

A koi pond installed in the garden is a great way to improve the general design of your outdoor space and increase the market value of your home. Usually, you’d have to hire a contractor to install a pond but you can actually build one on your own! The size …

A fire sprinkler system is essential in every home because it will protect the property from fire. And it’s equally important to make sure the sprinkler system is properly maintained so it works efficiently in ensuring the health and safety of your property and its occupants. If you don’t maintain …

Does your fan emit a headache-inducing squeak when you power it on? Sounds like you need to oil up your fan. Just like any machine with moving parts, a ceiling fan requires lubrication to run smoothly and quietly. Usually, older ceiling fan models require lubrication but newer ones don’t. To …