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How to Get Rid of Love Bugs in the Yard
Love bugs are a type of march fly that swarms in large numbers each spring and summer. They do not bite or sting, but they are irritating and can be difficult to remove from cars. Mowing your yard frequently helps prevent love bug infestations, as does clearing up rotting leaves and debris around the property.…
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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Bathroom
Cockroaches like to enter bathrooms through gaps along baseboards and under doors, squeezing through leaky pipes, or crawling up drains. They also love the moisture in bathrooms. To keep cockroaches away, never leave soap bars out and store toilet paper in its container until needed. Also, clean decomposing hair from drains and secure your trash…
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How to Get Rid of Mold in Attic
When black mold appears on attic plywood, the first thing a homeowner should do is make sure to wear protective gloves, goggles or safety glasses and a mask (Mold Help for You recommends an N95). Then, saturate the moldy area with undiluted white vinegar. This will kill the mold spores, but it won’t solve the…
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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Florida
Cockroaches in florida can secrete a foul odor, and their shed skin and feces may trigger asthma attacks and other allergic reactions. They can also carry germs and parasites that spread diseases. Sanitation and exclusion are the keys to preventing cockroach infestations. Keep dining and food prep areas clean, sweep and vacuum regularly, wash dishes…
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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Apartments
Cockroaches in apartments are often a problem, even for the most diligent apartment dwellers. These pests can travel easily from unit to unit, seeking food, water and shelter. Keeping your home as clean as possible will help prevent cockroaches. Take the trash out on time, sweep crumbs from kitchen floors and vacuum the upholstery regularly.…
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How to Get Rid of Mice in the Ceiling
Mice in the ceiling are a nightmare that can cause sleepless nights, unexplained scratching noises, and damage to your home. There are several signs that mice are living in your ceiling such as dark stains, droppings (the older the droppings are the paler they appear), and gnawed objects. They can access your home by shrubs…
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How to Get Rid of Sewage Smell in Basement Floor Drains
The stench of sewage can be unbearable. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to get rid of the smell. A clogged drain or sewer gas can cause the foul odor. However, there are other causes as well. For example, floor drains that go unused can dry out and allow the sewer odor to…
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How to Get Rid of Grass in Vegetable Garden
Grass steals water, nutrients and space from vegetables. Vegetables need these elements to thrive and produce a harvest. Vegetable gardeners must fight to remove weeds that grow in the vegetable patch. Various methods of doing so exist. One method is to manually pull weeds by hand. This is time-consuming, however, and may damage vegetable roots.…
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How to Get Rid of a Crick in Neck and Shoulder
If you have a sore neck that makes it difficult to turn your head from side to side, or to move it up and down, you may have a crick in your neck. Luckily, there are many treatment options that can help relieve your crick quickly. Begin by applying heat to your neck or icing…
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How to Get Rid of Highlights in Hair
Hair highlights have become a popular way to add style and interest to your hair. However, they can be difficult to remove if you want to return to your natural color. One option is to cover them with hair dye. But this can damage your strands. Using a toner is a safer, more gentle option.…