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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...

So, you’ve spent the past few months stuck inside your house staring at that cracked wall or that stained carpet and you’ve made the choice that your house needs an update, but where will you start? DIY and home improvements have understandably been a big area of interest over the past few months, with Home Depot stores seeing a huge increase in orders, and searches on Google for how to improve your home being the highest on record. That said, DIY and home improvements can be really expensive. So how do you keep the costs down?   Keeping Costs Down Sticking to the DIY method of home improvements can really help to keep the costs down. Websites like Home Fix Hobby can take you through step-by-step processes with information on both how to fix the easy stuff and the harder stuff! It’s worth investing time in doing some DIY on your own: not only does it build the skills you’ll need to tackle bigger things in an emergency, but it’s also really great to be able to l...

It can be expensive running a home. Not only do you need to make sure you’ve got enough cash for your weekly food run, but you may want to include a couple of extras on these trips as well. While you need to keep an eye on every cent, you also want to make sure you can have a treat every so often as well. Otherwise, what’s the point of working so hard? Despite your best efforts, though, there’s always an unexpected bill you have to pay that’s just around the corner. Sometimes, this can make the next few days or weeks tough on your pocket as you find you might need to go without some items. Yet there are ways to avoid these dilemmas: here are some tips for how you can save yourself cash around the home. Reduce Insurance Premiums Although it’s costly, it’s important for you to have insurance . You might be able to get hundreds of dollars off your current premiums if you look around. If you can’t find a better rate, then speak with your provider to find out if there are any...

Modern Mint is an online shop based in the UK, specialising in garden & homewares for people who want something quirky & different. Curating into one place these useful & beautiful items they are helping make their customers lives easier. They can go onto the Modern Mint website & find something to get excited about! We have conducted an interview with them. What inspired you to create Modern Mint, the shop for people who want something quirky and different? We found the products that celebrated the garden and countryside were dull, old-fashioned and often bad quality. There are some amazing makers out there, creating these tactile and amazing items. But they had no platform to speak with, to share their work with people who want something different. So we started Modern Mint , to help connect those who love contemporary garden and homewares to those who make them. What advice would you offer people who design their home and garden? Be bold - ti...