Bugs, Pests & Rodents
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Bugs, Pests & Rodents Articles
Bugs, Pests & Rodents FAQ
Best Way to Store Firewood
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Fall, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...I heard you warn that storing wood too close to your house can invite termites. How should I be storing and maintaining my firewood supply?...
Beating the Rat Race
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Fall, Winter...My problem is mice and rats are coming in from the street sewer system. Thought I fixed the problem 8 years ago by cementing a certain area but s...
Defending A Woodpecker Attack
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Siding...My home is under attack by woodpeckers! They are pecking holes in the cedar shakes. We built this house 45 years ago but this is an issue new to us....
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Hot Tips For Cool Summer Home Improvements
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Siding...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking....
Bugs, Pests & Rodents Columns
WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Fall, Spring, Summer...The start of spring brings balmy afternoons, the thwack of baseball bats, emerald lawns and flowers bursting into bloom. But it’s not all pretty. Thr...
SURVIVING SUMMER BUGS
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Summer...Getting outside to enjoy a barbecue, tackle a summer project or simply take it easy is one of the great joys of this season. Unfortunately, some of na...
February Weekend Projects
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Heating, Roofing, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Right about now, the wind is howling – right through doors and windows! Here’s how to protect your home from the elements, one weekend at a time. ...
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Hot Tips For Cool Summer Home Improvements
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Patio...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking...
Choosing Insect Repellants
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Siding...Insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations. Aerosol and pump-spray products are intended for skin applications as well as fo....
Take The Bite Out Of Backyard Barbecues
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...Backyard barbecues are a summer highlight. But one unwelcome guest, the northern house mosquito, can keep you swatting more than a good game of backy....
Leaks, Squeaks And Shreeks
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Flooring, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...If your floors squeak, your toilet leaks, or a mouse scampering across the floor has you shrieking, there’s no need to panic. These are all “bite-si....
Close Call – Inspection Prevents Tragedy
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Chimneys, Heating...As a professional home inspector who has completed thousands of heating system examinations, it was astounding the number of times I found a problem ....
Bugged By Bugs
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...The start of Spring brings balmy afternoons, the thwack of baseball bats, emerald lawns and flowers bursting into bloom. But it’s not all pretty. Th....
Bugs, Pests & Rodents Tips
Store Firewood
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Fall, Spring, Storage & Organization, Summer, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...After the fireplace season has passed, be sure to properly store any remaining firewood off the ground and away from the foundation. Firewood piles ....
Oh Me, Oh My, Mice!
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...If that squeak you hear isn’t from your floorboards, you might want to look for other telltale signs of unwanted guests like tears in bags or chewed ....
Keep House Off Termite’s Menu
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage to homes across America every year. Although they nest deep in the surrounding soil, they’ll infes....
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Termites And Concrete Slab Homes
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation...Homes with concrete slab foundation can be at highest risk of a termite infestation. To avoid damage, remember that termites are big fans of moistur....
Can You Spot This Pest?
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...If you looked at a pest lineup, could you pick out the termite? If not, here is a quick way to identify one. At about a quarter of an inch in length,....
Ivy Covered Carpenter Ants?
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...What do creeping ivy vines and carpenter ants have in common? That beautiful ivy at the side of your home is also a natural home for carpenter ants. ....
How To Give Mosquitoes The Buzz Off
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...Mosquitoes can take a bite out of your backyard fun, but a few simple steps can help you reclaim your yard - and your summer pleasure. Mosquitoes on....
Time Out For Termites
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Structure...Termites love two things: wood and plenty of time to devour it. Termites can make quick work of the wood in your home’s structure, and every hour ad....
Bugs, Pests & Rodents Product Reviews
Termidor Termite Defense
Bugs, Pests & Rodents...The number one name in the newest termite control technology. Much better than the previous baiting or barrier systems, Termidor’s non-repellant syst....
Bugs, Pests & Rodents E-newsletter
Bugs, Pests & Rodents E-newsletter Articles
Got Mice? 11/2 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Plumbing, Safety, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower...You’re sitting there minding your own business, when suddenly you see a small, scurrying THING out of the corner of your eye. There’s no doubt about ...
Ease the Financial Squeeze - 9/21 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Contractors, Fall, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, Plumbing...Soaring energy prices, brutal insurance rates, variable rate loans that go nowhere but up – these are tough times for homeowners. It’s gotten so bad ...
Pest-Free Parties - 8/3 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Flooring, Summer, Tools...Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited guests don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summer...
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Pest-Free Parties - 8/3 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Flooring, Summer, Tools...Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited guests don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summer...
Older Home Can Mean Better Quality 5/18 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Product Recomendations, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Creaky floors, squeaky doors and tricky lighting... these are the pleasures of owning an old house! Those in the real estate business often refer to t...
Clear the Air - 4/20 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Mold, Safety, Spring...The pollen count is high and hay fever might have you sniffling and sneezing, but you might be surprised to learn that the EPA actually ranks INDOOR a...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for October 13th
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, fireplace, attic...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 1st
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Foundation, Storm Proofing...The good news: the most recent hurricane to threaten the U.S. looks like it will just soak the eastern part of the country with rain, rather than dest...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 4th
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Product Recomendations, Safety...Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited visitors don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 14th
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Home Security, Lawn & Garden...If you’re uncomfortably hot, there’s no need to crank up the AC for relief. There are things you can do that are cheap, easy and smart to keep cool A...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 7th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations...Want the secrets to growing the best lawn ever? If you are all thumbs instead of a having a green thumb when it comes to caring for you lawn – there ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 23rd
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety...If you’re thinking about how HOT it was last summer, and you just can’t stand to think about sweating through another one, you might want to consider ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 1st
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decorating & Design, Safety...Happy Fourth of July! Americans have enjoyed their freedom for 229 years! Among those we thank, the men and women in uniform who have served and are...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 3rd
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Safety...Don't look now, but the termites are swarming. Experts say these tiny insects cause $5 billion dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year. ...
Newsletter dated 03-05-2005
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Toilet...It's a trend that's taken firm root on balconies, patios and windowsills all over the country. We're talking about container gardening. This form of...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents Transcripts
Bugs, Pests & Rodents On Air
Transcript For August 25, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions...
Transcript For July 14, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Transcript For July 14, 2007, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
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Transcript For April 21, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Plumbing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For March 31, 2007, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Heating, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For January 20, 2007, Hour 1
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Home Security, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...Transcript For January 13, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower...Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For November 4, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For November 4, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For October 7, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For September 30, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For September 23, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 9, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For September 9, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Product Recomendations, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For August 5, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Siding, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For July 29, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Mold, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 24, 2006, Hour 1
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 10, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Roofing...Transcript For June 3, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 1, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Plumbing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 4, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing...Transcript For February 11, 2006, Hour 1
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