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They might be fascinating to gaze upon in the wild, but when they invade your space, birds can be a lot of trouble. Pest birds cause a number of problems when they show up on your property. They include:

• Birds make a lot of noise especially when they gather in large numbers making it had to either relax or concentrate.
• The risk of diseases. Birds (mostly through their droppings) spread a number of diseases including Histoplasmosis, Salmonellosis, and Candidiasis among other serious ailments.
• Damage to property. Birds will damage property with their corrosive acidic poop and nests leaving behind a huge repair bill.
• Safety hazard. Bird poop, especially when wet, is slippery and can cause slip-and-fall accidents.
• Secondary pests. Birds could also spread other smaller pests that live on their bodies including chicken mites, ticks, and fleas.

With all the problems they could cause, it is important to control … Read the rest

Homeowner’s insurance can be a tricky and confusing purchase, especially if you’re buying your first home. Trying to understand all the policy rules and coverage can be hard to take in, and—since you’ve likely never had a disaster involving your home—you may not even know what you need to look for. The multitude of insurance companies doesn’t help. Determining a good one, like TrustATrader Insurance for example, to a bad one, is a tough task.

However, there are a few things you should always look for and ask about when buying home insurance. Here are a handful of things to think about when you are deciding to buy.

1) Replacement value

Many insurance policies say that they will replace your home and possessions in the event of an emergency, but you need to find out if they will pay fair market value for your lost possessions or if they will … Read the rest