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When Bird Watching Becomes a Hitchcock Film

Thursday, November 5, 2020 by Kimberly Miller Leave a Comment

Living life can mean anything from growing a family to going out more with friends. How about blogging about life? Life in a House is a great source for family, business, food, health, and much more. We cover all of the above and review products that we all use in our daily lives. We also host giveaways, not to mention offering useful home advice - if we do say so ourselves! When a Hobby Takes a Turn Hobbies are a big topic on Life in a House too. With a daughter, two sons, and a husband and wife who couldn't be more opposite - we cover a … [Read more...] about When Bird Watching Becomes a Hitchcock Film

7 Handy Tips to Keep Your Home Cockroach Free

Friday, September 25, 2020 by Kimberly Miller 1 Comment

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Ugh, I know - who wants to talk about those nasty little critters, right? But we keep it real here at Life in a House, and unfortunately, these fall under the category of keeping it real when it comes to your home and household pests. No one likes having cockroaches in their home. Besides their distinctive odor and unhygienic habits, cockroaches can also play a role as carriers of diseases such as salmonellosis, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Unfortunately, cockroaches are a common household pest as they are highly … [Read more...] about 7 Handy Tips to Keep Your Home Cockroach Free

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Pest Free

Friday, June 26, 2020 by Kimberly Miller

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Pests are one of the problems you might have to deal with in your home at one point or another. Especially in the kitchen, these little organisms may have the same love that you have for that area. Simple things like leftover food or even the smell can attract them, and since they might carry harmful organisms, getting rid of them is necessary. The tips discussed below are a mix of home remedies and other safe ways to keep pests away. Always Clean Up  As mentioned, these uninvited guests are drawn to the pieces of good that you may … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Pest Free

3 Ways Your Home Could Be Making You Sick 🤢

Thursday, October 31, 2019 by Kimberly Miller

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 Get sick from time to time, it’s just a part of life. You can’t always avoid it, especially if you have kids, because they pick up all sorts of germs and dirt when they are out with their friends. Most of the time, you will feel better in a few days and there is nothing to worry about. But what happens if you and your family are constantly getting sick? That is more of a cause for concern because it probably means that there is a bigger problem somewhere. It’s always important that you see a doctor and check that there is nothing else … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Your Home Could Be Making You Sick 🤢

8 Genius Ways to Get Rid of Wasps & Keep Them Away

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 by Kimberly Miller

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Wasps normally die off in winter, only the queen survives to start a new colony in the spring. However, the warmer weather throughout the winter has meant that not all the wasps have died. The result is that the colonies this year are bigger than usual, they have more mouths to feed and the wasps need to be more aggressive when looking for food. This can make them a nuisance, especially if you’re allergic to wasps and bees. Don’t forget that wasps can sting multiple times and one sting can be painful enough. That’s why you need to take prompt … [Read more...] about 8 Genius Ways to Get Rid of Wasps & Keep Them Away

Household Pest Eradication: What Works and What Doesn’t

Thursday, April 19, 2018 by Kimberly Miller

Pests in the home, whether they are bed bugs, roaches, or spiders can send homeowners scurrying for a can of bug spray to alleviate the problem before it gets any worse. The problem is, though there are plenty of ways to prevent pests from invading your home, most of the methods that homeowners use to eradicate the problem after bugs are spotted do nothing but reduce the number of pests in the home. They do nothing to fix the problem for good. If you want to fix the problem for good, keep reading. Mice and Rodents Hearing the … [Read more...] about Household Pest Eradication: What Works and What Doesn’t

Top 5 Summer Tips to Preventing Pest Infestation

Friday, July 26, 2013 by Kimberly Miller

As much as most people love summer, there is one aspect of this season that isn't so much fun. As the weather gets warmer, pests start to become more bothersome. Creatures such as ants, mosquitoes, moths, various stinging insects and more start to invade our homes and backyards. There are, however, some actions you can take to keep these pests at bay. Here are the top 5 summer tips to preventing pest infestation. Tip 1: Be Careful With Food and Beverages Food and beverages attract ants and other pests. Almost any type of food left out will … [Read more...] about Top 5 Summer Tips to Preventing Pest Infestation

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