Save it Where you Can

There are many small ways that we can contribute towards saving the environment and while we all have to make a greater effort across the board, many of us can make energy savings with little effort – plus of course the less energy used the cheaper your household bills will be, especially in these times of soaring commodity and food prices.

There are so many appliances and other things in the house and garden which use electricity such as household appliances, heating, an electric High Security Fence and garden equipment. The key is to try to analyse which is using the most electricity or gas or oil and try and make small changes accordingly.

Analyse your fuel bills and see what is costing you more. If your oil bills are sky high, why not try switching your thermostat down by just one degree. You will hardly notice the difference in terms of warmth but you will see the change in your gas bill.

If electricity is the killer, consider installing a smart meter which lets you know which of your electrical appliances are the biggest culprits, so that you can use them less or consider changing them for a more energy efficient one.

Most electricity companies also offer a reduced tariff if you use appliances such as the washing machine or tumble dryer in off peak times.

Use a plastic bag for food waste

I don’t know why it’s happened, but the bins in our street have recently been under attack from a particularly determined fox. In the mornings, the road has looked like the local waste tip, with items strewn across driveways and pavements outside every house.
I’ve become so much more careful with unwanted food now. I put it in a plastic bag, then when I place it in the bin I always put an old brick on top of the lid. It has woked well so far, because Mr Fox has concentrated on other people’s dustbins instead.

A Souris Maison About the House!

Just back from a fantastic gite holiday in the south of France, the only problem being the ‘Souris Maison’ we came across on the third night of our two week stay. As we came to know only too well during our trip, that means ‘house mouse’, and there was certainly one loose about gite!

We didn’t know how to go about dealing with the problem, especially in a different country where we didn’t speak the language. Thankfully the owners are British and they came over as soon as we reported the problem, and put a trap down.

The morning after, we all came down to find one very dead Souris Maison, who’d just enjoyed his last piece of camembert! I almost felt sorry for the creature, and our five-year-old was mesmerised! Happily all’s well that ends well, and the rest of the holiday was about relaxation, good food and fun, just as it should have been.

Eliminate the cockroach from your home

There’s a simple message to anyone who has suffered from an infestation of insects this summer: improve your hygiene as soon as possible. Even if you think your house or flat is spotless, the fact is these unwanted visitors are finding food somewhere. Always make sure all spillages are cleared up immediately.
The cockroach, to use an example, can find a few crumbs in the unlikeliest of places, and of course that will constitute a large meal for this little critter. Unguarded pet food is another good source of sustenance. Contact the experts to find out what to do next.

New homes for sale in seaside locations

If you’re looking to move home soon, it’s likely that you’ll already have a good idea of where you want to go. It might be the middle of a busy city, a quiet neighbourhood in a pcturesque town or perhaps an attractive cottage in an attractive village. But if you like views across the water, there are new homes for sale in seaside locations.
As well as the view, there is also the health question to take into account. The sea air is known to be good for you, and walking in the local vicinity is a pleasant pastime.

Effective bird control begins with a phone call

From time to time, we have to deal with unwanted visitors in the home from the animal kingdom. It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but nevertheless it has to be dealt with immediately. The first step should be a telephone call to the experts, who can then advise you on your best course of action.
Bird control, for example, isn’t easy for the man in the street, but those in the know can make it a reality. There are several steps you can take to keep feathered invaders away in the future, so be prepared to take their hints on board.

Deal with rats immediately

For many people, the presence of rats around the home can be more than an upsetting experience. They can also represent a major danger to health, because they carry a range of highly infectious diseases.
Like many household pests, rats live off food and drink spillages during their time in the home, so always ensure the property is spotlessly clean. Put simply, if there is no food and water source available, they will go elsewhere.
And if the problem doesnt go away, you can find a range of baits, poisons and traps to deal with rats. And theyre all available at very reasonable prices.

Where to place a carbon monoxide detector

A carbon monoxide detector is a must have device for any homeowner. These handy little gadgets help save thousands of lives every year by detecting carbon monoxide leaks from any combustion appliance.

To ensure these devices work to their optimum, you should avoid placing them next to or above a fuel burning appliance that may give off small amounts of carbon monoxide when they start up. This can lead to an alarm sounding when no reason for warning exists.

When placing a detector in the home, you should place the device away from humid rooms like the bathroom and away from cooking appliances. The best place is on the ceiling as carbon monoxide will rise with warm air, and this also prevents interference from pets and small children.