Nick Durante

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Why Is My House Full Of Gnats? How To Get Rid Of Them

5 days ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

Why Are There Gnats In My House? Fungus gnats love moisture, and that’s why you often find them in and around drains and plumbing leaks. That’s especially true in kitchens where gnats can smell decaying food remnants. The mixture of food and moisture can provide gnats with a steady source of food and water. There's a good chance that a puddle of standing water lies beneath the leaky plumbing fixture. Gnats often mate in standing water, which means your gnat problem may get worse.
How To Attract Birds To Your Yard

5 days ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How Do I Attract Birds To My Backyard? Attracting birds is much easier if you have a basic understanding of which birds live in your area. This can tell you a lot about their nesting habits and diet. From there, you can figure out what kind of plants and food you can use to attract birds. It’s also a great idea to look into migration patterns. Look into what time of year birds will fly in or out of your area and plan your DIY bird sanctuary accordingly.
Home Cleaning Checklist For Pet Owners

6 days ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

Home Cleaning Tips For Pet OwnersDo you let your pets sleep or spend time on your bed? If so, then your bedding is likely full of loose hair and oil that your pets excrete through their skin. There is nothing wrong with that, that is, unless you wait too long to wash your bedding. Ideally, you should wash your bedding weekly, whether you have pets or not. It’s a great idea to keep an extra set of sheets, blankets, and pillowcases around.
What To Do If There Is A Frog In Your House? How To Safely Remove It

6 days ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How To Remove A Frog From Your HouseDon’t panic if you find a frog in your house. All that will do is stress the frog out and make removing it much harder. Instead, you must pay attention to its location and isolate it as quickly as possible. First, close the door to the room that it’s in. However, you shouldn’t lock it in a room with your pets, or else they may kill the frog based on instinct. Get your pets out of the room, leave the room, and close the door.
How To Be A Good Neighbor In An Apartment Complex

1 week ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How To Be A Good Apartment NeighborThe best way to be a good apartment neighbor is to avoid drawing negative attention to yourself. Most people want to stick to themselves and live peacefully in an apartment complex. However, it’s hard to ignore when someone disturbs the peace and violates the noise curfew and other rules.
How To Keep Iguanas Out Of Your Garden

1 week ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How To Get Rid Of Iguanas In Your YardSome people jump to conclusions and think they should set harmful traps to get rid of iguanas. However, doing so is inhumane and only serves as a temporary solution. Today, deterring iguanas in a humane way is easier than ever thanks to a few simple methods, such as:Iguana-proofing your garden is easy if you keep the area tidy and stay on top of lawn maintenance. Naturally, iguanas love to explore overgrown lawns with tall grass, thick brush, and dense weeds.
Seven Backyard Playground Safety Tips

1 week ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How To Make A Playground Safe For KidsToday, most factory-made playground sets are quite safe as is. However, you can’t always count on your children to be careful on your new playground set. That has nothing to do with a behavioral problem, it’s just that they may have little to no playground experience.
Eight Duplex Etiquette Tips

1 week ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

How To Be A Good Neighbor In A DuplexA duplex is unique in that you’re essentially sharing a house with a stranger. Sure, you are divided by walls, but you can definitely feel the other person’s presence. Being a good duplex neighbor is easy if you consider a few simple things, such as:You don’t have to be best friends with your duplex neighbor. However, the longer you go without meeting them, the more awkward it will eventually be.
Who Do You Call To Get Rid Of A Hornet’s Nest?

1 week ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

Who To Call When You Find A Hornet’s NestCall a pest control service right away when you find a hornet’s nest. They have the knowledge, skills, and gear to safely remove a hornet’s nest. Experienced pest control professionals can approach and remove hornet nests without making the problem worse. They use several methods to remove a hornet nest, such as chemical treatments and manual removal. Some people mistakenly think they can research these methods and remove a nest themselves.
Plants To Grow At Home For Skincare

2 weeks ago | upgradedhome.com | Nick Durante

What Are The Best Plants For Skincare At Home? Cilantro has many health benefits, whether you eat it or use it topically. You can turn cilantro into an essential oil, or simply use it as is. For example, some people mix ground cilantro with plain yogurt, rice powder, and coconut milk. You can rub this mixture on your face to help brighten dull-looking skin. Otherwise, you can blanch it, rinse it, mix it with oil, and blend it to create an essential oil.