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 Why Winter Weather Makes Your Home a Bug MagnetJust as people tend to stay indoors more often during the winter, bugs like termites seek refuge in warmer places to protect themselves from the bitter cold of the winter months. They usually prance around in the summer, fall and spring. In the winter we don't see them around much. And yet... Positive Aspects of Termites-a Fine Line Between Your Yard and HouseIt seems contradictory to say that termites are good. People are horrified of them, and home buyers who are looking for homes will ask the seller if there are termites in the house or if there are signs of termite infestation. Most times a "yes" answer will make buyers think twice. What to Look for in a Home Warranty ServiceWhen you are looking for a home warranty service there are a few things that you need to consider. There are many different home warranties available from a variety of companies. What a Home Warranty Will not CoverMany people think that home warranties are exclusive to new homes. This is not accurate, although for many years home warranties were primarily marketed for newly constructed houses. Today, many people are becoming more aware of home warranties for older homes. Top Five Crucial Areas Covered in a Home WarrantyHome warranties vary from one company to the next in a variety of aspects. These aspects include rates, deductibles and also what is and is not covered under the warranty. However, the vast majority of home warranties will cover these five crucial areas in your home. Tips for First Time Home BuyersBuying a home for the first time is very exciting - no more renting, you are now paying and investing in yourself by paying your mortgage. However, through all the excitement of a mortgage and buying a new home, it's easy to get carried away and to forget some important things you should be looking for. Trees That Can Withstand the Winter ColdIn the Interior of Alaska, the forests at this time of year show that few kinds of trees thrive here. The forests contain only a handful of families, white spruce, black spruce, poplar, birch, willow, with the odd tamarack or over-grown alder thicket providing scant variety. There was a little research on why so few tree types grow naturally in Alaska. Reasons to Plant Evergreen Trees in your YardEvergreen trees are extremely valuable in your yard. Evergreen means that the plant retains its foliage all year long. Even in the smallest areas they can help to prevent a look of bareness in the winter months. They also make a great windbreaks and shelters for small animals and birds that live in your yard. You can plant evergreens in early spring and also safely in late August and in September. You can also transplant evergreens in these same seasons. An Overview of Home-made MulchesMulch and compost are the two most important things that you can use for your garden. Every spring begins a new battle to keep your gardens growing green and healthy. Gardener's worst enemies typically are blight, drought, parasites and diseases and of course the dreaded weeds. There are two basic type of mulch, inorganic and organic. A Year-round Plan to Control WeedsYour yard is something that you should be proud of. You want the outside of your house and your yard to be just as magnificent as the inside of your home. When it comes right down to it, weeds are pests which can take your beautiful lawn and ruin it very quickly. Anyone with a yard can tell you that weeds can take over before you know it, and can ruin seasons of hard work.
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