Birds are to roofs what rabbits are to flowers and shrubs: pleasant to admire as they flutter or jump around but destructive when they want to be.

So even if you’re a proud, card-carrying member of an Audubon society who likes to take nature walks with a pair of binoculars around your neck, it behooves you to understand how birds can damage your roof – and also how you can deter them from wreaking havoc there. Birds really are called pests for a reason, especially when you consider these points from a roofing contractor in Las Vegas:

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Cooler temperatures require making a few changes to your Las Vegas lifestyle, from adding an extra layer of clothing, to preparing your home for the fall and winter. If you're uncertain where to begin, or which areas of your home will benefit most from some timely attention, here is a list of fall home maintenance tips, to get you started.

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There are certain items in your home that are essentials, but the irony is that most of the vital elements aren't things people think about on a regular basis.  Do you check your fire alarm batteries often?  Do you have carbon monoxide detectors strategically placed throughout your home?  Are you adhering to the rules of fire extinguisher safety? Inspecting your fire extinguisher is an important part of your Las Vegas home maintenance plan.

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It's been nearly three years since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set off shock waves across the country with its finding that pollutant levels found in most American homes are two to five times worse – and sometimes 100 times worse – than those levels found outdoors.

Put another way, when you add up all the threats to your home's indoor air quality, they could be more dangerous than breathing emissions from cars and gas-powered devices as well as pollutants that flow from retail and commercial buildings.

Considering that most Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, the EPA has continued its crusade to educate homeowners about how to remain vigilant about their home's air quality. First Quality Roofing & Insulation eagerly shares this mission, knowing that in Las Vegas, home maintenance reminders are valued by proactive homeowners.

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Five reasons your home electric bill might be higher than it should be, and how to combat those bills that make you feel sick to your stomach.

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