There are many benefits of having a tree in your yard Trees help purify the air and provide shade that helps cool your house. They also enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property by adding color and creating a focal point. Many people are daunted by the thought of planting a tree because they think it increases the need for Las Vegas home maintenance when, in actuality, a tree that is planted correctly requires very little upkeep.

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Most homes have one: a room that looks small and worse, feels small, no matter how vigilant you are about keeping furniture to a minimum and reducing clutter.

This is when you know it's time to turn to some interior design experts, who know that certain surefire tips translate well to every room in a home. These tips aren't magic, but the result may feel magical by the time you make it even halfway down this list:

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When someone you hope to impress is on their way over, you need some hurry-up home maintenance projects to improve your home's curb appeal. Keep in mind: having the right tools on hand will help, so you might have to parse this short list. But this move will just give you something to look forward to next week, when you can further revel in how just a little money and elbow grease can make your front entryway worth a double-take. Consider:

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It's fall, and pests are on the move – trying to find a way into your home, where it's safe and warm.

They're not dumb, but they're counting on you to be lackadaisical about home maintenance in Las Vegas so they can cause you all kinds of grief, including:

• Getting into your food
• Spreading their germs and disease (mice can trigger salmonella while cockroaches can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms)
• Chewing on your clothing, drapes, bedding and wires (though they prefer cotton)
• Gnawing at and eating through wood (to keep their teeth sharp)
• Blocking pipes and water lines (because they're thirsty)

You have have to think like a mouse and move like a spider to stop fall pests in their tracks. Begin by being extra vigilant about housekeeping before moving on to some proactive strategies – straight from the pros at First Quality Roofing & Insulation.

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If you like “playing detective,” then determining if your home needs more insulation will be right up your alley.

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