Mold is one of the more common problems in homes today but actually people are routinely exposed to more than 200 species of fungi every day.
The terms “mold” and “mildew” are nontechnical names commonly used to refer to any fungus that is growing in our home. Mold colonies may appear cottony, velvety, granular, or leathery, and may be white, gray, black, brown, yellow, greenish, or other colors.
Many molds or fungi reproduce by dispersion of …
Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying pests in your garden. For the most part they have no good aspects and preventing them from attacking you and your pets is something we all have to deal with.
Additionally with the spread of the West Nile and other Viruses Mosquitoes can be a danger to humans and birds.
Every area of the United States with exception of the north most points of Alaska has a relatively …
In a class action lawsuit Sears one of America’s Largest retailers and on of the largest installers of home appliances has agreed to retrofit or install Anti-Tip brackets on their free standing ranges.
The device is a small bracket that attaches to the floor under your range. When the Range is pushed back towards the wall the back foot of the range enters into the clip and secures it.
This is a very simple install but …
So, you are looking into Hud Homes because you hear you can get them for a good price…. Lets look at what it takes to buy one and the process you need to follow.
First What is a Hud Home?
Hud The Department of Housing and Urban Development often gets homes that are up for foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage and offers them for resale. The homes are 1 to 4 unit residences that are offered for sale to recover the loan …
Hardscaping is the term given to items in your yard that are not plant based and Brick Pavers are one of the easiest ways to improve your outdoor living space.
Many people will use them just for a pathway from their driveway to the front door or maybe as a path to their mailbox but you can also use pavers to create a patio or greeting area near your front door.
Brick Pavers come …
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Alabama
http://www.agi.state.al.us/
http://www.agi.state.al.us/Word/PPPM.htm
Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Protection and Pesticides
PO BOX 3336
Montgomery, AL 36109-0336
(334) 240-7171
Alaska
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/eh
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/eh/pest
Alaska Department of Environmental …
There are a variety of Annual plants that are easy to grow from seeds.
The two biggest advantages from growing your annuals from seed are enjoying the full life cycle of the plant and saving money.
If you are new to gardening you may want to start with seed packets. Most plant types available in seed are hybridized plants and will grow quickly and produce great flowers and large fruits. Once you aquire the basic …
Sometimes when you build with pressure treated lumber it will shrink more then expected this is the problem with one of or deck boards. Although replacing the whole piece is an option once you have stained your deck a few times and it has weathered for a season installing a fresh board will mean a mismatch in color.
If you are using an opaque stain that will completely block the grain in the wood this is fine …
In 1984 I got my first taste of CAD Computer Aided Drafting with AutoCad 2.something and since that time there is no way that I would go back to drawing by hand. The features that were available in that software are still pretty much the same and remain the basic tools for drafters, architects and engineers.
Today’s CAD Drafting Software can provide the user with a variety of internal and add-on features. Everything from 3D rendering of your project with animated …
There are many types of mulch that you can use in your garden and just as many reasons to use it.
Most people like the way mulch looks in flower beds and around their small trees but the reason it is used has much more to do with garden maintenance then just its decorative appeal.
Here are a few reasons you may want to use mulch.
To reduce the amount of …
Directory of Governmental Resources and Offices covering Pesticides
Alabama
http://www.agi.state.al.us/
http://www.agi.state.al.us/Word/PPPM.htm
Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Protection and Pesticides
PO BOX 3336
Montgomery, AL 36109-0336
(334) 240-7171
Alaskahttp://www.state.ak.us/dec/eh
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/eh/pest
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Health
500 S Alaska St
Palmer, AK 99645-6340
(907) 745-3236
Arizonahttp://agriculture.state.az.us
http://agriculture.state.az.us/ESD/esd.htm
Arizona Department of Agriculture
Environmental Services
1688 W Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(800) 223-0618
(602) 255-3664
(602) 542-3579
Arizona Structural Pest Control
9545 East Double Tree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Arkansas
http://www.plantboard.org/
http://www.plantboard.org/pesticides_licensing.htmlArkansas State Plant Board
Division of Feeds, Fertilizers and Pesticides
#1 Natural Resource Dr
PO BOX 1069
Little Rock, AR …
When planning your garden you can choose from a variety of different plants, bushes and trees.
There are 3 basic types to choose from
Perennials – Plants that survive for many years.
Bushes and trees are examples of Woody Perennials.
These plants will last for many years. Some like evergreens Pines or Holly bushes will keep their leaf structure year long. Others that are deciduous like Oak Trees will drop their leafs …