Are you sharing your kitchen with an army of ants right now? They love sweet things to take back to the nest to feed the queen and babies. They won’t spread disease, but they’re annoying nonetheless. The easiest way to deal with them is to find the source (look for small piles of earth pelletsContinue reading “Chase those ants out of your house!”
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How to store your winter clothes
Either pack away in a spare suitcase, lidded plastic boxes, zip-up plastic bags or those storage bags that hook up to the vacuum cleaner hose to extract air and create an airtight seal (they reduce the volume to about 50 percent, are available cheaply from Argos and can be reused). Fold or roll clothes andContinue reading “How to store your winter clothes”
Bird droppings
Bird droppings can be dangerous, particularly if you inhale airborne particles. If cleaning up bird poo, hose down first, and to be extra safe wear a dust mask from a hardware shop. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you know that Aggie Mackenzie isContinue reading “Bird droppings”
Affected by woodworm?
Grubs are the culprits as they tunnel through the wood while they feed, then as adults they fly away, leaving behind pinhole exit marks. If you think your furniture might be affected, treat as quickly as possible with a specialist solution from hardware shops – you don’t want any structural wood in your home toContinue reading “Affected by woodworm?”
How to treat carpet beetle grubs
Commonly known as woolly bears, they’re quite common in spring. They look like maggots with brown hairs (hence the name). As they hatch they munch through their surroundings, leaving holes in the way clothes moths do. Check for damage to clothes in wardrobes and chests of drawers, carpets and rugs. Wash or dry clean affectedContinue reading “How to treat carpet beetle grubs”