Carpenter Ants Threaten Modern Homes and Structures
An article details Camponotus carpenter ants expanding colonies across the United States, their seven common species, nesting in moist timber, and the potential damage to homes. It notes ant social structure, longevity in workers, and advises professional pest control with precise nest targeting to control infestations.
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Camponotus
America
Philip J. Spea
Ntional Pest Control Association
Camponatus Pennsylvanicus
New York
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
Spear
Sump Pumps Add Protection for Dry Basements
A 1950s style advisory explains how to prevent basement water damage. Direct water to a sump pit and install a pump to discharge into a sewer or drain. A sump pump protects appliances like washers dryers and boilers and keeps family activities uninterrupted.
Snorkel Tubes May Be In Order House Doctor Q&A
Dear House Doctor explores cellar conversion for a bedroom and warns against wood floors over damp concrete. It advises tar coating, screened screeds, felt underlayment, tongue and groove lumber, and proper nail technique, plus handling damp or dry conditions and potential partition framing.
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Modernized apartments must go beyond skin deep design
The National Better Heating Cooling Council says apartment modernization drives growth but must address heating quality. It promotes hydronic zone control with individual thermostats to prevent under and overheating, improve tenant comfort, and cut fuel use by up to 20 percent, urging owners to adopt deeper upgrades and better systems.
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