Jiminy Cricket....or Not!

There are people that love to hear the sounds of the cicadas and the crickets in the summertime, but there are also people that don't like the sound of any of the "bug" noises at night when they are trying to sleep. To them, this is not any more pleasant than hearing a mosquito buzzing in their ear. There are several ways to get rid of crickets without using harmful pesticides and unless you want to catch a bucketful of them daily to go fishing, you can check out some of the ones in the link to the article below.  Not only is it informative of the natural ways to get rid of crickets, it also gives tips on gardening!


http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-get-rid-of-crickets-naturally/

Cleaning Out The Clogs

I know that checking the gutters ranks right up there with working on or replacing a toilet. Nobody wants to have to do either of those jobs, but with the abundance of rain we have had this year, it might be time to check the old gutter system of your house. High winds and rain from all of the storms could have blown numerous amounts of limbs and leaves onto the top of your house and into your gutter causing it to become clogged or maybe even damaging a section of it. A lot of times we forget about the things we can't see and think that everything is fine or that a gutter that might not be functioning properly is not a big deal, but it can cause real problems if you let it go, such as roof damage and damage to the ground surrounding your home, which in turn can cause structural damage if your house were to settle in the uneven areas. But all of this is preventable.  With a few easy steps on how to problem check your gutter system or on how to replace your system entirely, you can keep costly problems from arising and save yourself a lot of hard work in the long run!  Click on this link below to see how to check your gutter system and some tips of keeping it maintained.



http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-stop-clogs-in-gutters-and-downspouts/