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• Chasing Unwanted Vermin From Your Roof: How Roofing Companies Can Pest-Proof Your Home

  22 January 2015

  In Canada, it is common to have squirrels, racoons, mice and birds trying to get in and roost in homes over the winter. Sometimes you might even have an unwanted opossum or feral cat trying to make your home theirs. Their favorite access points are always near the roof of your home. If you want to discourage Canada's many furry inhabitants from moving in, here are a few things you can do.

• To Repair Or To Replace, That Is The Question

  21 January 2015

  When you buy a house, you should ask how old the furnace is and how much the owners typically pay to keep their home warm. High heating costs are a legitimate concern since they can really put a pinch on your budget. If you have an older house, your furnace could be as little as 55% efficient, which means you will end up paying double what you should to heat your home.

• Fixing Soil Damage After A Construction Project

  12 January 2015

  Construction projects, no matter how small, can cause lasting damage to the soil in your yard or garden if you don't take the right repair steps. Excavating for a new foundation, whether for a home, shed or a patio, disturbs the topsoil, while heavy equipment compacts the soil so plants have trouble taking root. Clear the Site A common mistake whenever excavation takes place is the use of the wrong fill materials.

• Staying On The Road And Seeing Clearly - Deciding Between Windshield Repair And Replacement

  2 January 2015

  The freedom associated with owning and driving a car is a huge part of modern culture, and it can provide you with a great sense of happiness and accomplishment. However, owning and driving your car comes with a litany of responsibilities that you need to consider before you head out on the open road. Maintenance and the associated costs are, of course, primary among these responsibilities. Some types of maintenance require some specialized knowledge before you seek out repairs.

• Pallet Management For Financial And Environmental Benefit

  2 January 2015

  A pallet management program benefits both your business and the environment. First, by avoiding waste you improve your company's bottom line. Second, less pallet production and wood waste is better for the environment, from slowing deforestation to lessening the stress on landfills and disposal sites. Begin With the Vendor Pallets come in two main varieties: Standard size and construction pallets for a variety of uses. Specialty pallets created to specifically hold and protect your product.