1161. Grout Sealant Main Function and the Proper Way to Use It
June 12, 2012
Grout sealant, also known as grout sealer, is a product which is designed to be applied to tile grout to protect it from hard use and the elements. This product is available from many hardware stores.
Applying sealant is an important step in the grouting process which serves a number of func...
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1162. Appropriate Washing Technique for Flooded Floor Composed of Any Type of Wood as Base
June 11, 2012
If the flooding was of a long duration on a surface-finished floor, rough sanding to remove the finish will accelerate drying. After wood floors have been covered with wet mud and dirt, they need to be cleaned, flattened and possibly replaced.
Do not repair the floor until moisture meter rea...
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1163. Considerations in Choosing a Suitable Strategy of Rodenticide Type and Application
June 11, 2012
While trapping is generally recommended for controlling rats indoors, when the number of rats around a building is high, you might need to use toxic baits to achieve adequate control, especially if there is a continuous reinfestation from surrounding areas.
Baits to control rodents are formu...
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1164. Distinct Differences of Norway and House Rats to Define Control
June 11, 2012
Both Norway and roof rats can gain entry to structures by gnawing, climbing, jumping, or swimming through sewers and entering through toilets or broken drains. While Norway rats are more powerful swimmers, roof rats are more agile and are better climbers.
Norway and roof rats don't get along...
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1165. Tick Infestation Linked to Lyme Disease and How to Identify It
June 11, 2012
Few pests evoke as many questions from people as ticks. Besides their repulsive appearance, ticks are vectors of potentially debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Lyme disease, in particular, has attracted national attention and is now the number one arthropod-borne disease in the United State...
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1166. Approach of Repair for Different Type of the House Directly Affected by Flood
June 11, 2012
Based on findings from Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) field tests of flood-damage-resistant housing materials, PATH compiled the following recommendations to help the flood recovery process. Promote drying throughout the house by opening windows, doors, crawl space vents and access d...
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1167. Control of Bees in Buildings and How to Build Protection
June 10, 2012
Usually scout bees select a hollow tree, but many times the wall voids of homes or buildings are chosen for colony sites. The bees may nest in the wall or attic some distance from where they enter the wall. The nest is the comb on which the bees rest, rear brood and store honey.
Colonies of ...
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1168. In Depth Principles Behind Avoiding Mosquito Attractants in Order to Prevent Their Attack
June 10, 2012
Using their highly sensitive olfactory organs, these mosquitoes can select more attractive persons over less attractive ones by identifying chemicals present in breath, sweat and other skin emanations originating from the persons. Though not adequately understood, these evolutionary host preferences...
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1169. Human Health Concerns Associated With Dry Cleaned Clothing
June 10, 2012
Despite its name, drycleaning is not totally dry. It involves the use of liquid chemicals called solvents that remove most stains from a variety of fabrics. Most drycleaners use perc as their primary solvent. Because the clothes are cleaned in a liquid solution that is mostly perc or some other solv...
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1170. Best Storage and Maintenance of Area for Old Priceless Carpet
June 10, 2012
The best location for the storage of your collection would be in a room that is cool, dry and where blinds or curtains can be used to block natural light. In fact, few of us have the luxury of having a spare room that we can devote to storage, and have to make due with closets, cupboards and under t...
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Author: Theresa Flores
