Home Maintenance & Systems

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (129+ words) Anteater Exterminating Inc. says fall citrus and cooler nights are drawing roof rats into Chandler attics, making exclusion the seasonal priority. There were 271 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 494,891 in the last 365 days. Roof Rat Activity Climbs in…...

5+ hour, 41+ min ago   (255+ words) A pest control expert checks a rodent trap in the Bay Area in 2025. San Francisco is among the most rodent-infested cities in the United States, according to an October report from pest control company Terminix. To compile its ranking, Terminix…...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1068+ words) Sticker shock led a Connecticut homeowner replacing two HVAC systems to compare bids with supplier pricing. Installers quoted roughly $15,000 to $25,000 for each system, while the major equipment and components for both added up to about $15,000 through DirectHVAC. Upgrading heating and…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (374+ words) Conversely, selecting an oversized unit causes frequent short-cycling, where the air conditioner turns on and off rapidly. Short-cycling prevents the system from properly dehumidifying the indoor air, leaving office spaces feeling clammy despite cool thermostat readings. Working alongside experienced cooling…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago   (797+ words) You wipe the countertop before bed. In the morning, there they are again. A line of tiny black ants is moving along the backsplash, disappearing behind the coffee maker, or gathering near the kitchen sink. You clean the area, spray…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (528+ words) "I was told new code is r-60 but that's a money grab and not necessary." One homeowner shared their excitement after about a month of work culminated in a finished project when insulation day arrived. Preparation for the install included teardown,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (341+ words) Elk Grove, CA - As Elk Grove transitions from summer heat to cooler fall weather, homeowners may rely on both cooling and heating systems in the same season. Atticman Heating and Air Conditioning, Insulation provides residential HVAC services to help local…...

18+ hour, 27+ min ago   (850+ words) Texas cities have topped lists for tech and hot ZIP codes, but their latest ranking comes with four legs-and it's no compliment. Terminix-one of the largest pest control companies in the U.S.-recently released a ranking of cities with the most…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (235+ words) For most of the yard and garden season, we’re trying to keep a variety of critters out of our gardens and home orchards and off our lawns — insects, rodents, deer, skunks, etc. With October in full swing now, some of…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (919+ words) An Austin, Texas, homeowner went to an HVAC supply store looking for a condenser or evaporator coil and left with a bigger question: Was the clerk right that an unlicensed buyer couldn't legally buy the equipment? The thread struck a…...