Networx Team

Networx Team

Our brilliant staff of writers who make up the Networx Team have written over 300 articles for Networx.com. They have written many articles about a great variety of home improvement topics that range from do-it-yourself tricks to advice for hiring contractors. For instance, in their article “What to Ask Before You Hire a Home Improvement Pro” (https://www.networx.com/article/what-to-ask-before-you-hire-a-pro), they provide readers with suggestions about the types of questions they should ask contractors before signing the dotted line, such as if they are licensed, insured, if they have specific specialties, training, references, if a permit is required, and what the estimate will cost. They have also written valuable information about hiring a handyman, such as that which can be found in their articles entitled “Hiring a Handyman to Fix a Door” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-to-fix-a-door) and “Hiring a Handyman For Plumbing: What You Need to Know” (https://www.networx.com/article/handyman-for-plumbing).

They have also written about articles answering common homeowner questions such as whether concrete or asphalt is better for driveways (https://www.networx.com/article/concrete-or-asphalt) and whether or not a subfloor (the underlying support structure for most types of flooring) needs to be replaced (https://www.networx.com/article/do-i-need-to-replace-my-subfloor).

Have questions about cleaning? The Networx Team has got you covered! The Networx Team has written a multitude of articles about cleaning, such as their articles about cleaning with salt (https://www.networx.com/article/cleaning-with-salt), washing skunk smell out of clothes (https://www.networx.com/article/how-to-wash-skunk-smell-out-of-your-clot), cleaning with Ajax vs. baking soda (https://www.networx.com/article/green-cleaning-baking-soda-vs-ajax), among many others.

If you’re having trouble with pests, the Networx Team also has a wide selection of articles for pest control, such as how to deal with carpet beetles (https://www.networx.com/article/carpet-beetles), carpenter ants (https://www.networx.com/article/carpenter-ants), brown recluse spiders (https://www.networx.com/article/brown-recluse-spiders), drywood termites (https://www.networx.com/article/drywood-termites), fruit flies (https://www.networx.com/article/fruit-flies), and much more.

Check out more articles below!

How to Prevent Cockroaches

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Cockroaches are some of the ugliest, most feared and bothersome pests. While all pests are annoying, roaches have the stigma of being directly associated with dirt, filth and garbage....

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Silverfish: Some Prevention Tips

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Chances are good you’ve spotted a silverfish in your home at some point. If so, you probably wondered, “What are these fast-moving little pests and why do they often invade...

How to Eliminate Spiders

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Spiders invoke fear in many people, especially when found inside the house. However, almost all of the spiders in US households are harmless. In fact, because these little creepy...

Fluorescent Bulb Safety

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Are CFL Bulbs a Health Hazard? Now that incandescent lightbulbs have been phased out, energy-saving alternatives such as CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs are in common use. But many...

How Much Does it Cost to Have Squirrel Traps Placed in My Home?

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Flickr - HerryLawford While squirrels are cute, furry creatures, they can also be irritating, dangerous pests. Besides digging holes in your garden and eating fruit off your...

Rock Garden Design

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

You can add beauty and curb appeal to your home by creating a rock garden. Rock gardens are very popular landscaping features for many reasons: Small rock gardens are an easy,...

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Step 1 Before installing your garbage disposal, you must shut off the power to the outlet that the garbage disposal will be plugged into. Step 2 Remove the existing...

How to Get Rid of the Stink Bugs in Your Home

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

The U.S. has tens of species of stink bugs – small flying insects that eat fruits and vegetables and release a pungent odor if they sense danger. So why is the brown marmorated...

Subterranean Termites

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Image A Image B Subterranean termites are the most destructive kind of termite. Coming from deep underground, these pests invade...

Spring Lawn Care

Posted by Networx Team | Jan 01, 2011

Green is glorious and good spring lawn care maintenance is the key to achieving a healthy and great-looking lawn. Spring time is an important time for lawn maintenance as it is...