What in the world is that smell?!?! If you ever stepped into your kitchen and asked that question, you know how disconcerting it can be to have foul smells in the same room where you prepare your food. The question should be “Where is that smell coming from” instead,...

Snakes can make some people jump out of their skin. While there are some snakes that are dangerous to humans, the large majority are harmless and usually more afraid of you than you are of them. However, there are a lot of people who would prefer not having snakes...

We have the unique privilege of being able to observe hummingbirds because hummingbirds can only be found in the Americas. Here are a few ways to care for your hummingbird feeders to keep the hummingbirds coming back to your feeder. The first way is to make sure to...

Adding an addition to your home can be very exciting. If you are building an addition here are a few negatives that may pop up that you may not expect while building an addition, and a few tips to help you with these negatives. There may be a lot more noise than you...

There are many people who are not the biggest fans of bats, but bats play a vital role in the ecosystem. Bats love eating mosquitoes, and they also play a role in pollination and seed dispersal. If you would like to invite more bats into your yard, you may want to...

Mosquitoes can be super irritating when you're trying to enjoy your backyard, and they can also carry diseases. If you are having a problem with mosquitoes, here are a few ways to help you to reduce your mosquito population. The first way is to inspect your yard for...

It doesn't matter how clean you keep your home, you may still get those annoying little ants in your home. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of those annoying little ants. The first tip is to try to figure out what may be attracting the ants inside. A dirty dish...

One of the first things a client often asks is how old their roof is. Determining the age of a roof can be a bit tricky. There really is no sticker or MFG date or something to refer to. Any information on the shingle is usually just on the packaging, and so you are...

When doing major renovation work on a home, sometimes it is necessary to remove a load-bearing wall. This is no simple task since these walls support the structure, and without them, the house could cave in on itself. So, what is done to prevent disaster when this...

With the pandemic still lingering, many prefer to have outdoor gatherings to enjoy the company of friends in a safe way. One nice area to entertain friends is on a deck, but not all homes have this feature. Adding a deck to a home is one of the more popular building...