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IT’S officially rat season and now is the time to take action to prevent an influx of the little blighters. If you’re looking ...

For the past three years, engineering consultant Michael Antinelli has worked with the city of Miami Beach and its residents to draw up individualized flood-prevention plans. So far, he’s visited 140 ...

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Plugged gutters can lead to all sorts of maintenance issues that cost far more time and money to fix than what you save by skimping on gutter cleaning.123rf Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always ...

T ermites are a particularly troublesome pest, because they can cause serious damage to your home, and are notoriously difficult to get rid of. If you notice any of these wood-chewing creatures, or ...

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As the seasons change, so do the maintenance needs of your homeowner’s association (HOA). Fall is one of the most important ...

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