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How to fight against mosquito bites in Atlanta (and win)
The pest control company, Orkin, recently released its list of worst cities for mosquito populations nationwide, according to an 11Alive.com article. The list, which Orkin releases once a year, is based on how many residential and business jobs or calls Orkin gets. Guess where Atlanta ranks on the list, for the fourth year in a … Read more
Four tips to choose the best tow truck company
In an emergency, how would you pick the best tow truck to help you? Nobody ever plans on breaking down on the side of the road, do they? After all, who wants to get a flat tire? Run out of gas? Have a broken ball joint? Get into an accident? Nope, no one looks forward to … Read more
How to be prepared for an Atlanta summer as an employer
There’s a reason that Atlanta has earned itself the nickname Hot-lanta. Summers can be absolutely brutal, with temperatures skyrocketing into the upper 90s. We also have to combat the humidity, which is its own struggle. The constant state of feeling sticky and sweaty are occupational hazards of being an Atlantan in the summer. But the … Read more
Watch your step – Snakebites on the rise in Georgia for 2017
Take care, Atlanta residents, and watch your step this summer – you don’t want to accidentally tread on someone! Well, more accurately, somesnake. According to an 11Alive news article, snakebites have been on the rise in Georgia since the beginning of the year. With the number of snakebites that have been reported to Georgia Poison … Read more
Part 2: How to choose a concrete contractor to repair your driveway
In Part One of this series, Matt Cook of Complete Concrete & Masonry shared some great tips on what to look for in a driveway contractor in Atlanta. If you missed Part One, click here to read it. We left off as we were discussing what you need to be aware of when it comes … Read more
How to choose a business to pressure wash your roof
If the stains on your roof are beginning to drive you crazy, you might be thinking of hiring a roofing cleaner. In just a few hours your roof can be sparkling like new again. The key, though, is hiring the right roof cleaning company. We interviewed Jeremy Cassel of JSC Pressure Washing, located in McDonough, … Read more
Part One: How to choose a concrete contractor to repair your driveway
Learn how to avoid the common mistakes homeowners make when choosing a concrete contractor to repair their driveway. If you have a cracked or sinking driveway and you’re looking for someone to fix it for you, then this article will be useful. We interviewed Matt Cook of Complete Concrete and Masonry in Woodstock, GA. Matt … Read more
Protect your online accounts: The Google phishing scam
You might have heard about the latest hack going around – a GoogleDoc link that comes through email. It’ll read “So-and-so has shared a document on GoogleDocs with you.” The body of the message might say that that person has invited you to view something on GoogleDocs. It looks something like this: DON’T OPEN IT! … Read more
How to choose a window washing company
Let’s face it – we’ve all been there when it comes to icky, grimy windows. Over time they just get dirty, and so you might be thinking about hiring a company to wash them and get rid of the grossness once and for all. But windows are breakable, so you want to make sure that … Read more
How to choose a company to repair your water heater
If you woke up to find a portion of your home underwater, there could very well be a problem with your water heater. Unfortunately, you might need an entirely new one. It might be hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing a reputable company to repair or replace your water heater, … Read more
Looking for a new way to get around Atlanta? Try the Relay Bike Share Program!
For all bicycle lovers living in the Atlanta area, we’ve got some great news! Relay, Atlanta’s bike-sharing service, recently expanded in a big way. The program went from having 100 bikes at 22 locations scattered around the city to having 500 bikes at 65 locations! The program has been able to expand into new locations … Read more
Part Two: Tips for choosing a water filtration system installation company
Welcome to Part Two of our article about choosing a company to install a water filtration system in your home! If you missed Part One, you can read it here. Our bodies are made up of 80% water, so it makes sense that you want to drink only the good stuff! Today we’ll finish up … Read more
How to choose a pressure washing company
Choosing a contractor can be tricky. You want to make sure that you find someone who’s trustworthy and who will take good care of your home. That’s especially true when it comes to finding a pressure washing company. Over time, a layer of dirt and gunk can build up on your deck and house, necessitating … Read more
Part One: Tips for choosing a water filtration system installation company
If you’re tired of bad-tasting water and are ready to install an under-the-counter filter or a whole house water filtration system, this article should catch your interest. We asked Peter Van Cleave of Water for Life to share some valuable tips to help you be a savvy consumer when you’re choosing a company to install … Read more
Atlanta traffic woes – and a possible solution
If you live anywhere in the general vicinity of Atlanta, you’ve heard about all of the disasters that our roadways have been facing over the past month. For kicks and giggles, let’s go over them all again: I-85 bridge collapse caused by super fire (03/30) Chemical spill on Downtown Connector (04/17) I-20W highway buckle (04/18) … Read more