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Health Code Violations: Is Your Landlord Breaking the Law?

Friday, July 30th, 2010

A city health code is designed to protect residents from being injured or becoming ill because of unsafe or dirty buildings. Health codes encompass all types of potential problems, including pest control, waste removal, fixing mold problems and structural guidelines. If you think that your building is in violation of the city health codes, there are avenues you can pursue to fix the problem.

Types of Health Code Violations

There are two main types of health code violations: structural and maintenance. Structural…

Chemical-Free Ant Control

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

The quality of the air in your apartment impacts your health more than you might think. Ant control that utilizes poisons and all sorts of chemicals contaminate the air and put you, your family and pets at risk. There are better ways to deal with ants, without using chemicals.

Black Pepper

You probably already have this in your cupboard, so you won’t have to make a trip to the store or spend extra money on ant control. Sprinkle some where the ants…

5 Ways to Get Rid of Roaches

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

It is not an easy task to get rid of roaches. Cockroaches are known to be difficult to kill and breed quickly, so if your house develops a problem with an infestation of roaches, act quickly. There are several ways you can try to get rid of roaches, but don’t waste time or they will start to multiply, and it will become an even more difficult task.

1. Homemade Roach Bait

Using something to lure roaches with is a good trap to…

Three Recommended Mouse Traps

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Even if it’s not springtime, it’s a good idea to think about buying mouse traps. With several brands and variations of mouse traps to choose from, it many be hard to make a choice. Consumers want quick, mess-free results no matter the method of trap they select. Here are three choice mouse traps to consider when choosing this spring.

No-Touch Mouse Traps

These are great if you want the results, without having to see the results. This kind of trap catches the…

Using Aromatherapy for Insect and Bug Prevention

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Aromatherapy has always been an excellent way to relax and rejuvenate but most people have no idea that aromatherapy is an excellent natural source of insect and bug prevention. When it comes to everything from gardening to your body there are several choices that work wonders.

Note: Aromatherapy from essential oil is a powerful remedy and should not be taken internally or sprayed near or in the eyes. They should be tested on a patch of skin before use and infants…