The traditional hardware store could be seen as a modern form of a general store. While most hardware stores no longer sell feed for animals and refrigerated foods for humans, they still retain a well-rounded inventory that sometimes offers a lot more than a big home improvement center. Home improvement centers tend to focus on structures and some maintenance, but traditional hardware stores often have more goods for everyday living as well. [Read More]

Your home's windows can be a source of relief when they are open to allow airflow through your home, but they can also be problematic if they are allowing sun damage, heat transfer, and other issues. If you're looking for ways to mitigate the negative effects, there are some things that you should consider. Here are a couple of the things that you need to know when you're considering film application options for your home's windows. [Read More]

Anyone who has a home garden understands the importance of weed and insect control. Weeds can totally ruin the look and productivity of a garden. Weeds can choke out decorative plants and also reduce the amount of space you have to grow vegetables or fruits. Likewise, insects are capable of destroying plants. They eat plants and this can destroy the beauty of your flowers, or ruin the harvest that your vegetables or fruit-bearing plants might give you. [Read More]

Pests can easily find their way into your home or indoors. However, it's good to know that some pests are more destructive than others. Mice are some of these destructive pests. They easily build nests, breed quite fast, and have great hiding skills. So you shouldn't ignore a minor mice infestation because it will soon be a bigger problem. You may be tempted to deal with the problem yourself, perhaps because you saw only a couple of mice in your home. [Read More]