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Suffering from a home infestation can be an incredibly upsetting time, as having to deal with pests can be a strenuous and time-consuming process.   If you have ever felt like you were unsure as to when to call for help or how best to protect your home against intrusive pests, here are some of the worst infestations you can have. Termites Termites are unfortunately somewhat common and immensely dangerous if left unchecked. They can effectively destroy the structural integrity of the home, making them a very expensive nuisance to deal with in the long-term.   If you suspect you might have a termite infestation, it can be worth checking for any mud tubes and patterns left behind, testing to see whether or not the wood in your home sounds like it has become hollow and started to split, or if any droppings have begun to appear.   If you notice any clear and obvious signs, it is best to contact a professional as soon as possible to limit the potential damage to your home. Than...

Artist Mike Dubisch can see into the dark corners and draw it for all to behold in its frightening and disturbing beauty. He's been working in the Underground comic book scene for decades and has contributed his ability to create unusual creatures to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars RPG, album covers, film, and shares these skills with his students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Most recently he contributed two very disturbing, comic book stories to "Slow Death" an anthology that includes a story by R. Crumb and the last published story from Richard Corben who just passed away last year. His art also covers the pages of Forbidden Futures Magazine, a horror anthology published by Daniel Ringquist (aka Oddness) in San Francisco. Quarterly issues that will make your hair curl. Mike lives and works in Mazatlán, Mexico with his wife, Carolyn Watson-Dubisch and three daughters. He joins us to chat about live and art. Mike Dubisch How long have ...

You have decided to begin a landscaping business. You have a name. You have a logo. Your marketing materials are all ready to go. Yet before you can start reaching out to clients, it is essential you know what steps to take when completing a landscaping project.   After all, customer satisfaction is the main aim for any type of service business. Your reputation is everything. If your company is plagued with numerous negative reviews on the likes of Google, this is going to cause potential customers to consider other landscaping businesses in the area.   To ensure this doesn’t become a problem, this guide will highlight some of the key points to consider when working on a landscaping project. Follow these tips, and there will be no issues with landing a swathe of five-star reviews for your business.   Work with your client   First of all, you need to work closely with your client to ensure their vision is fully taken into account. Find out what main features they wan...

Presently working and living in Kolkata, Kaushik Dolui graduated and completed Master Degree in Economics from Calcutta University. In his childhood days, he did the drawing and painting, later in his mid-twenties he developed an interest in photography. We conducted a short interview about his latest project Near- infrared. What is your process of creation? What materials do you use? Basically first thing I select images that are taken in bright sunlight, but not all images which I think do not require a much infrared filter effect, depending on the creative ability of my own. No such material I use except some filter effects by using some specific software. What inspired you to create the Near-Infrared series?  Herein all the images, I tried to use the infrared effect artistically which creates wildly strange and artsy photographs. Sometimes it gives an unpredictable result. I experimented a lot and I think, lastly created some artful images. Selection of images and to what exten...

To start March Monster Madness off this year, we’re talking costume supplies. Whether you’re already planning for Halloween or want a mid-winter monster mash, these are our recommendations for making realistic and scary villains and horror costumes: No trace blood   For gory guts and special effects, you need the best of the best. No trace blood is a non-staining, non-toxic fake blood that’s used by the professionals in fast-paced movies and TV shows. Dabbing this onto fake wounds or using it for a vampire theme will really add a gruesome style to your character.   Fabric dye   Fabric dye is the easiest way to transform old clothes into a killer costume. At wardrobesupplies.com , they have all the information you need to find the right dyes for every type of fabric. Some fabric dyes are even suitable for hair, so you can save money by buying just one product. For the best results, check out their post for which dyes to use for silk or satin capes and Lycra, cotton, or sp...

  In order to get ahead in the business world, it makes sense to be an ethically minded company. By implementing a variety of policies geared with concepts such as sustainability in mind, then not only will your business become a far better place to work, but your bottom line will likely profit as a result. To learn more about ethical practices that will help to benefit your company in a variety of ways, read on about four great ideas.   Give Money to Charity   Giving money to charity can be a simple and easy way to signal that you are a company that cares about the wider world. Before you start giving money to charity, it is a great idea to let people know about it via a press release. Then allocate a certain proportion of your profits to causes that align with your company's interests. If you are not sure where to donate, you can look for  places to donate money  here. Be Environmentally Friendly   Climate change is at the forefront of everyone's mind , e...

No matter what sport it is, there always seems to be two games that take place; the one that happens on the pitch, and the one played out on social media feeds that enables fans to interact, consume stats, and argue their point (for better or worse). If you work in sports social media marketing, posting the right content and at the right time is critical for building a following and widening your audience reach. Whether your expertise lies in the NBA, or the NFL is more your thing, here are some useful ways to keep sports fans engaged online. Post Pre-Game Excitement Before a sports game kicks off, there are many hours in the lead-up that you can capitalize on to get fans excited and ready for what lies ahead. Whether you’re posting content for a small sports event in your local town to push tickets, or you’re covering gigantic occasions like the Super Bowl , keeping your followers informed and reminding them of the important details will mean that everyone is tuned in to watch on time...

You might have come across the phrase ‘lean principles’ in many different fields or industries and be unsure as to what exactly they are and what they do. In short, lean principles are concerned with reducing waste and improving value to customers. Here are just a couple of the basics about lean principles, what they are, their functions and how you can incorporate them into your life and work. What are Lean Principles? Lean principles are a concept that has been around for many years. The Venetian Arsenal is a good example of the early use of the principles, especially material flow. Instead of building an entire ship in once place on the docks, just the hull was built. The ship was then moved onto the next location for the next part of building, until the completed ship left the arsenal. This allowed multiple ships to be built at once, creating a constant flow of movement, material and production, almost like a giant assembly line on the water.   In 1914, Henry Ford introduced t...

Anyone who has ever built a startup knows that having a great idea and executing it well doesn’t guarantee success. After all, if no one knows about your product or service, they won’t use it. That’s why it’s important to prioritize marketing from the start. A Facebook ad campaign can help spread brand awareness in a big way. Facebook ads give startups the opportunity to reach many potential customers at a relatively low cost. However, you shouldn’t merely create a Facebook ad and blindly publish it to the world. This platform allows marketers to fine-tune their campaigns, and the recent introduction of Facebook dynamic creative ads have made optimization the easiest it’s ever been.. If you’re marketing a startup via Facebook for the first time, use the following tips to maximize your ROI. If you can, we also recommend working with a Facebook advertising agency to get the best results. Start With a Custom Audience When you publish an ad on Facebook, you can customize your audience w...

An attractive website isn’t enough to secure many visitors. If you want thousands of people to browse your site, you must look for ways to encourage your demographic to visit your landing pages. Don’t sit back and hope your target market finds your site online. Check out the below five effective ways to drive more web traffic in 2021. It could be the key to greater brand recognition, trust, and sales.   1.  PPC Advertising Pay-per-click ( PPC ) advertising can help your brand to generate a substantial amount of consistent web traffic. With the correct keyword research and message, you could soon send a flurry of visitors to your landing pages.   However, it is important to know that PPC tends to work best for brands with a big budget. Plus, a campaign often needs to solve a user’s problem or tap into a desire. It’s a smart idea to build a specific landing page for a PPC ad, which should match a target audience’s issue, need, or desire. 2.  Run Facebook Ads Facebook o...