Trees are important to the environment, and not only do they help cool down the temperature in your surroundings or give you oxygen, but they also add to the overall aesthetic of your environment. In commercial establishments, trees help make the place look more relaxing. Meanwhile for residential areas, trees help cool the temperature around your house, or even give you fruit if you planted a fruit-bearing one.

If you grew up having a tree in your backyard, you know that trees can also serve sentimental values throughout your childhood. It was there you had your first treehouse and swing, where you lay down to rest after a whole day of playing, or probably gave you a romantic setting for your first kiss!

However, as time goes by, you might realize that the tree becomes more of a hazard for your home, posing a threat for everyone in the household rather than provide safety. Other reasons why you should remove your tree in your home include:

• The tree has grown too much, and the branches pose a safety hazard for your residential area.
• The tree is old, and is already dying or dead.
• The tree is infected with a disease or pests.
• The tree is in the way or is obstructing the road or path.
• The trunk has been compromised due a disease or pests, and it is difficult to control now.

When you observe one or more of these reasons, then it is time for you to have a tree removal St. Louis service. The better option for you is to have professionals remove that tree, and perhaps even plant a new one. That way, you can remove any hazard brought about by the old tree without risking yourself during the process.

Here are some of the reasons why you should hire us for your tree service St. Louis:

SAFE TREE REMOVAL

With a team of professionals, you can expect that your tree removal service will be safer, both for you and your family. These people are already experts in the field, and they are trained with the proper safety protocols in order to make sure that they could easily remove a tree without causing any safety hazard with the people around them.

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WE HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT

Not only are our services safe, but we also have the right tools and equipment that are specifically designed for tree removal. These equipment ensure safe removal, and they can be quite expensive if you buy one for your own. This is why instead of spending a lot of money for these tools, why not just hire us for a faster, more affordable, and more efficient service?

OUR SERVICES ARE FAST AND EFFICIENT

When you hire us for your tree removal service, you can expect the tree removed as quickly as possible! In our company, we make efficiency our standard, so that the tree removal method will serve too much of an inconvenience for our clients. Usually, we finish our job on the same day that you call us. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give us a call!

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Purchasing a correctly sized central air conditioning system (A/C) for your home presents a challenge. You must consider the size of the home and the area to be cooled. Measure the floors, ceilings, and walls of each room of your home. Remember to measure the windows and check the attic for insulation. Check the insulation in the crawl space and the walls. Other factors to consider include the temperature inside and outside of the home, roof color, and the number of people occupying the home. Is your home shaded by trees? Shading keeps the house cool. Be sure to check the air ducts for breaks and leaks. Make sure the air flows freely and unencumbered by broken ducts or ones that are too small. Fix misaligned ducts and reseal them using a quality sealant. Replace ducts that are damaged beyond repair. Ensure that the air filter is properly working.

Hire a qualified HVAC installation company that provides the service of selecting the right-sized system, inspects your home, measures it, and installs the new system. The company should provide maintenance and repair services. You will want to select a company that is certified with installation, repair, and the maintenance of new HVAC systems. Select a company that offers emergency service during weekdays and weekends. The company should be knowledgeable about up-to-date equipment and technology used to measure your home, provide statistics, printouts, and a fair estimate. They should stick with the estimate given as well as provide a guarantee and warranty. New A/C systems are required by federal law to meet the SEER level standard of 13 and up to 25. The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) level is designated by the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. The EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) of a cooling device is the output ratio of cooling energy or BTU (British Thermal Unit) per hour to the input electrical energy (in watts) measured at a given operating point. The EER is generally measured using an outside temperature of 95 °F with an inside (return air) temperature of 80 °F and a 50% relative humidity level.

Keep your cool, when you learn the cost of installing a new HVAC system. An HVAC system can run as high as $5,500 to $12,000. For a completely installed HVAC system, depending upon the size and type of the system installed, the price will vary. Spend time checking on various HVAC installation companies, certifications, ratings, references, and prices. Though BTU is still largely used today, another measure used is joules with 1055 joules equal to one BTU / Btu unit. The kWh is a unit of energy that is typically used by utility companies as a billing unit. One (1) BTU is equal to 0.000293 kWh (Kilowatt hour) or 3.6 megajoules. Instead of fixing various parts of an old HVAC system, it is highly recommended that a new system be installed. Because old systems can malfunction and are inefficient, a new Energy Star rated system is cost-effective, operates efficiently, and it comes with a warranty.

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Fences improve your property value and curb appeal. If you are “sitting on the fence” trying to decide whether you should invest in a new fence for your property, it pays to spend time weighing the pros and cons against the cost of your investment. In the long run, installing a new fence system gives you peace of mind and it boosts your curb appeal rating. That’s a winning combination.
Securing the safety of your property, family, and pets is priceless. Children and pets need to be safe. Keeping intruders off of your property is important to your family’s safety. If you are good with DIY home repair projects, you might be able to install a fence system without professional help which will save a lot of money.

However, for the best return on your investment (ROI), leave the job to someone who is experienced with installing fence systems such as a licensed fence installation company. Choose a fence style and type and gather estimates. Check for references and ensure that the chosen company presents a valid contract with the terms of the job. Check on their reputation, their license, business references, and their online reviews. Avoid disreputable fence installation contractors. You get what you pay for, before you pay money to a fence installation company, protect your investment and check all of the contract’s details. Ensure the contract is what you are expecting as discussed with the company. Sign the contract only if you are sure you will receive a valid deal.

The most common types of fence material installed are wood and chain-link fences. Each type of fence requires maintenance. Some fence types will last for many years in any type of climate and others will last only a short time. Before your final purchase, research to ensure the fence you have chosen is suited for your property, inclement weather, and check the warranty before you sign on the dotted line.
Aluminum, wood, wrought iron, ornamental metal, vinyl (PVC), steel chain-link, and chain-link vinyl-coated are all widely used residential fence materials. Electric (invisible fence), bamboo and high tensile (farm), picket fence (vinyl and wood), deer fencing (plastic), and composite fencing material (engineered wood/vinyl) represent unique choices of fence type and style. Privacy, picket, pool, deer, split rail, front yard (picket, wrought iron, chain-link), backyard (privacy/stockade fence), and security fences are very popular choices.

If you are planning to install a new fence system, study up on fence terminology:
Aluminum, barbed wire, cedar batten boards, chain-link, curved top, custom ornamental iron, decorative rings, extended top, finials, flat top, galvanized steel, gauge, good-neighbor fence, grade change, horizontal picket fence, lattice, pickets, posts, post caps, prefabricated iron panels, press point, pressure-treated wood, privacy slats, rackable panels, rails, ranch style fence, razor ribbon, rot board, salt spray, scalloped cedar fence, shadow box, stain, steel chain-link, stockade panel, treated pine, underpinning, vinyl-coated, western red cedar, windscreen, wood grade, and wrought iron. Not a complete list, there are hundreds more terms and hardware that go with installing a new fence system. Research online to find more fence hardware terminology.

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Termites are horrible pests, most of them blind and not seasonal, that infest a home and eat away at items made from wood or cellulose. They consume dead plant material and cellulose, such as wood, leaf matter, soil, and animal waste. Of the thousands of species of termites, five common types of termites exist such as drywood, conehead, damp wood, subterranean, and Formosan. The most common type that people identify with is drywood termites which feed on wood products.

Termites destroy soil structures and add to the problem of erosion. Termites serve a purpose, surviving in a variety of climates, such as subtropical and tropical regions. They recycle wood and plant matter which is important to the ecological cycle. They can colonize on most land areas except Antarctica. Termites, like cockroaches around since the beginning of human life as we know it, were once classified separate from cockroaches. However, recent studies indicate that termites come from close ancestors of cockroaches evolving during the Jurassic or Triassic periods millions of years ago. Existing are 3,106 species of termites. Similar to bees, wasps, and ants, termites divide and conquer their work by using castes that consist of sterile female and male “workers” or “soldiers”. Termite colonies range in size from a few hundred to millions. Now, that’s a scary thought.

Several predators including 65 species of birds and 19 types of mammals seek termites. They are hunted by arthropods like ants, centipedes, cockroaches (distant relatives), crickets, dragonflies, scorpions, spiders, reptiles (lizards), and amphibians (frogs and toads). Also, two species of spiders, from the family Ammoxenidae, find termites to be a tasty treat. The warning signs of a termite infestation include the following: when struck, solid wood sounds hollow, mud trails found on or nearby to exterior walls, and visible dry bubbled paint on furniture are all evident warning signs of a termite infestation. Termites feed upon dead plant materials, wood fixtures containing cellulose (sap) which termites find to be a delicious meal.

Use a professional exterminator service to destroy termites. Here is a list of home remedies toxic for termites: spray soapy water or use orange oil. Wet cardboard traps them and once trapped they can be sprayed with an insecticide or soapy water. Try using clove oil spray or a canola oil and water spray mixture. Garlic oil effectively destroys a large infestation. Mix garlic oil with water and spray an infested area with it or mix garlic oil with neem oil and tobacco. Aloe Vera gel and boric acid, non-toxic to humans, quickly kills termites. Petroleum jelly applied to furniture drives them away. Spray a mixture of white vinegar and lemon on a small infested area. Use a spray solution of salt and water. An age-old technique used to get rid of termites is to use sunlight exposure. Termites are averse to high temperature and extreme heat. Avoid using wood mulch for landscaping and plants. Remove old stumps and dead wood from your yard and avoid using it for landscaping purposes.

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