Bed Bugs

A fully fed bedbug

BED BUGS

There seems to be an increase in reported cases of bed bugs at the moment. The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius). Bed bugs feed on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts.

Like most bugs the humble bed bug if very tricky to spot. The secret is to know you've got infestation, with an early diagnosis being critical be cause you don't want these little critters to spread and become established.

Obviously treating a minor infestation will be a lot cheaper than a widespread one. so looking for the signs of bed bugs is key. Look out for small red or dark dots (1mm) on your bed or bed sheets. If you think you may have an infestation don't panic or worry. As mentioned it's very treatable with the right professional pest control team.

If Glasgow City Pest Solutions are this very team. They have a wealth of experience in bed bug control and will promptly arrive at your property in their unmarked vehicle and eradicate your bed bugs.

A close up of a bedbug

Here's a video from City Pest Solutions Glasgow

Pest Control Glasgow

Pests...pests...pests...Yep it's coming up to spring and those pesky wasps will be on the loose again. wreaking havoc in our towns, villages and cities again. Being a Glasgow resident we normally don't get these little pests until May / June usually the young queens come out of hibernation when the weather starts getting warmer.

 We had a nest lodged in an air conditioning duct a couple of years ago. It was a nightmare!

But not to panic - help is at hand in the shape of City Pest Solutions based in Giffnock, Glasgow.  One call to these pest control specialists and your pest problem is solved.

They arrived on time and in unmarked vehicles. They were very discreet and quick. Not only did they get rid of the wasps they offered friendly advice to stop this happening again.

They offer pest control services in and around Glasgow for the following pest problems:

• Oriental & German Cockroaches
• Bed bugs
• Fleas
• House flies
• Cluster Flies
• Green & Blue bottles
• Beetles
• Moths
• Ants
• Wasps
• Wood burrowing insects

Removals Edinburgh

Moving house is one of the most stressful things you'll do in  your life. Please, take it from me it's stressful. Firstly you have to organise all your fragile glass, crockery, lights etc etc. Then you have to bubble wrap all your possessions, label them and then finally box them up. Nightmare yeh!

Well actually NO! It doesn't have to be this way. If you live in Edinburgh there is one removal company that will do all this for you. This removal company is Forth Movers. They will pack everything up safely and securely and even store your furniture at their secure storage unit on the Southside of Edinburgh.

Forth Movers are a family run business that have been in the removals industry for over 40 years. They have literally thousands of genuine testimonials, many of which can be found on their website. Forth Movers are members of the National Guild of Removers and have won many accolades with the Guild. They really do take the stress out of moving.

Builders Glasgow

In times of economic uncertainty, with all of us trying to cut back on what we spend, it may be that you don’t want to spend too much money on extensions, renovations, alterations and electrical work but it is worth considering that all of these jobs will ultimately enhance the value of your property.

The housing market is pretty stagnant at the moment so adding an extension will not only provide you with more space but the extra space might be the difference between selling your property or not. Now is not a good time for selling property so if you love where you live and are not considering selling, some renovation work, alterations or an extension might be just what you need to make your home more spacious or comfortable.

Scottish Building Services have a track record built up over many years of providing excellent quality work for a very fair price. Their experienced, qualified builders can create perfect extensions both in build quality and aesthetic appeal, matching the existing appearance of your home so that your extension blends in as an exact match.

Working throughout the Strathaven, Hamilton, Glasgow, East Kilbride, Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Barrhead and Clarkston areas, we have a strong team of all trades builders as well as qualified electricians and plumbers.

Their Builders in Glasgow can add a matching roof or a flat roof depending on your requirements to your extension or as part of renovation or alteration works.

Builders Glasgow

http://www.buildersglasgow.org

Feng Shui your fitted kitchen

The Edinburgh Kitchen Company are aware that their customers will have many design requirements and a Feng Shui layout is fast becoming a popular choice.

The colour scheme:  Never opt for colours which represent Fire Elements such as pink, purple or red as these will fuel arguments and a discord of harmony.  Instead choose plenty of cool white shades, light greens, blues and beige.  This is a popular colour choice for many fitted kitchen designs in the Edinburgh region.

Blending materials:  Feng Shui is made up of five metals consisting of Earth, Fire, Water, Metal and Wood.  The kitchen uses a combination of both water and fire but these elements should never be placed together.  For example, the sink, fridge, freezer, dishwasher or washing machine should never be positioned alongside or opposite the cooker.  If you have no choice but to do so, use a set of wooden spoons or a chopping board (anything wooden) to separate the two features.  

Cooking on gas:  Nothing can express the full energy of fire as a gas flame… Every day the sun nourishes our homes with its energetic rhythm known as Chi and a gas flame emanates the heat of that sun.  Install a gas cooker and not only will your meals taste better but after just ten days of cooking on gas you will notice a greater increase of Chi plus all cooked meals will taste just that little bit better.

Ensure that all work surfaces have rounded edges as sharp corners can cause tension and the dining area should be positioned away from the microwave or toaster as this will cause emotional upset between family members.   

Now, with your newly fitted kitchen assembled Feng Shui style there is no reason why you should not be cooking up a banquet every single day!

Fitted Kitchens Glasgow…How to outwit the dreaded salesperson

Whilst there are many experienced kitchen fitters in the Edinburgh region, there are many who will fail to meet their customer’s expectations.  We all know of a family member or friend who has been less than impressed with a dream kitchen that turned into a nightmare.  Kitchen fitters are unregulated which means that customer’s must safeguard themselves against disappointment and a loss of money.

There are kitchen fitters in the Edinburgh area and throughout the UK who offer a Ten Year Guarantee:  I defy anyone to browse through a 2009 edition of the Yellow Pages and not find an advertisement from a kitchen company offering such a promise.  Upon further investigation it will become evident that the company no longer exists in 2013. Therefore, it is vital to check how long a company has been running before signing on the dotted line.   The longer they have been in business the more chance you have of that guarantee being honoured.

Any good kitchen fitter will be proud to show off his testimonials and allow you to inspect his ‘thank you’ letters, cards or emails.  If this proof of satisfaction is shown in email form, ask if you can view a recent installation.

Companies such as The Edinburgh Kitchen Company do not draw in  customers by offering one time sales offers or huge sales cuts so do not be forced into buying a kitchen simply because the salesperson leads you to believe that you have a once in a lifetime bargain.  More often than not, these discounts will continue to pop up month in month out.

Ensure that the company you chose has its own fitters for both the cabinets and appliances.  Never be talked into purchasing from someone who asks you to pay separately for this service as the kitchen fitter will most likely blame the kitchen company when something goes wrong and vice versa.  This means that you may never have your alterations or problems rectified.