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Top 6 Rat Poisons Best For Outdoors: Motomco All-Weather Bait Chunks Most Versatile: Tomcat Bait Chunx Pail Best Seeds: Motomco Meal Bait Best Pellets: Neogen Ramik Green Rodenticide Best Spray: Natural Armor Peppermint Repellent Best Bars: Farnam Just One Bite II Mouse and Rat Bars Best For Outdoors: Motomco All-Weather Bait Chunks Pros and Cons ✔ Also kills mice✔ Comes in a large four-pound bucket✔ Kills rodents in four to six days ✘ Only meant for agricultural or rural use✘ Takes longer to kill a rat than the other baits in this review...

Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn a commission. Best Mattress for Bunk Beds - Our Top Picks Best Overall - Saatva Youth Best for Kids - Nest Bedding Puffin Best Hybrid Mattress - Helix Kids Best for Side Sleepers - Nectar Original Best Value Mattress - Siena Memory Foam Best Low-Profile Mattress - DreamFoam Essential Best Eco-Friendly Mattress - PlushBeds Natural Bliss...

Save money on your next mattress purchase by buying during a price dip. We’ve given the rundown on top mattress brand DreamCloud, its three primo mattresses, and what you can expect to pay for a bed when you buy during a sales event. The Best DreamCloud Mattress Sales DreamCloud is a luxury mattress retailer known for making beds that bring a hotel-like feel to the boudoir. The brand’s two best sellers, the DreamCloud Original and DreamCloud Premier, are both hybrid mattresses with plush comfort layers....

Some of the best pest control companies in the country service the Memphis area. The This Old House Reviews Team ranks Orkin, Terminix, and Presto-X as the top pest control providers in the area, with highly trained specialists and expertise protecting against a broad variety of pests. Top 3 Best Pest Control Companies in Memphis The highest-rated pest control companies in Memphis, TN include: *N/A signals inconsistent accreditations and ratings...

Pure tung oil vs linseed oil Among natural finishes, tung oil surpasses shellac and linseed oil in hardness, durability, and water resistance. It’s also food-safe, once cured. How many coats of tung oil should be used? While there are many advantages to using it, pure tung oil takes two to three days to harden, and needs at least five coats. Oil/varnish blends and wiping varnishes are faster-drying, more practical options, but such terms rarely appear on labels....

15 Stunning Ideas for Your Kitchen Countertop If you’re considering a renovation, you may have already researched popular materials, from affordable laminate to posh granite and marble, as well as more unusual options, such as concrete. But there are new materials worth exploring, as well as a bevy of edge profiles and other unique design concepts, so check out the ideas here to help plan the perfect countertops for your cook space....

Fortunately, room dividers offer a simple, stylish way to make your home more flexible, and you can even tailor partitioning preferences to what best suits your needs and lifestyle. Read on to explore 23 ways to divide and conquer beautifully! Open-and-close room divider ideas These room dividers are ideal for situations where you want to simply and quickly transition between sectioning off and opening up your space. Folding Screen A hallmark of Asian design for centuries, folding screens are simple, lightweight, and attractive....

There are a lot of home security systems available in Austin, but they aren’t all equal. Companies can vary in terms of their packages, equipment, pricing, and more. The This Old House Reviews Team has evaluated the best home security systems on these key metrics to help you determine the best fit for your Austin home. Top 6 Home Security Systems in Austin ADT: Best Overall Vivint: Best for Smart Home Integration SimpliSafe: Best for Easy Installation Frontpoint: Best for Smartphone Integration Abode: Best for Customization Alder: Best for Medical Alerts...

Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Almost three times more fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. Last year local fire departments responded to roughly 1.6 million fires. That’s a residential house fire every 19 seconds, resulting in about $11 billion worth of damage. “Most of these fires involve the kitchen stovetop,” says Lorraine Carli of the NFPA....

A cluttered or chaotic pantry, alas, can be a total twilight zone, where simply grabbing a snack can feel daunting. So invest in a few targeted products and set aside some time (an afternoon ought to do it) to make the perfectly organized pantry a priority. For assistance, follow this step-by-step guide. Steps for Organizing a Pantry Measure your pantry Measure your pantry’s storage capacity, including the distance between shelves, so you can purchase products to maximize it....

TOH Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada enjoys using them in her designs and she shows her two favorite species of the tree: the green giant and the emerald green. For smaller spaces she explains that the emerald arborvitae is a good choice as it grows tall but not wide. How Quickly does Arborvitae Grow? They can be great for privacy screens and marking the edge of a property. The green giant, also known as the western arborvitae, has the ability to grow very fast and get very wide....

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Top 5 Handheld Cordless Vacuums Best Filtration System: BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum Best Nozzles: BLACK+DECKER Handheld Vacuum Best Heavy-Duty Vacuum: BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Best For Small Messes: Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum Most Lightweight: Eufy Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Best Filtration System: BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum Pros and Cons ✔ Features a large, easy-to-empty dirt bin ✔ Has a 14-volt lithium-ion battery ✔ Features a motorized brush for removing pet hair and embedded dirt ✘ Not efficient for lifting up large debris ✘ LED light does not indicate battery life Best Nozzles: BLACK+DECKER Handheld Vacuum Pros and Cons ✔ Features a rotating slim nozzle that can fit into tight spaces ✔ Can fully charge in four hours ✔ Has an on-board extension that ensures you won’t need to bend over as often to clean ✘ Has a louder operation than some other similar models ✘ Some customers had issues with the battery dying after minimal use Best Heavy-Duty Vacuum: BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Pros and Cons ✔ Has an extra-long crevice tool for cleaning hard-to-reach areas ✔ Features a washable filter and pre-filter for easy cleaning ✔ Has anti-tangle rubber bristles ✘ Has a higher price point than other handheld vacuum models ✘ Some customers found the suction power level to be lacking Best For Small Messes: Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum Pros and Cons ✔ Has a compact, lightweight design that’s easy to maneuver ✔ Can be charged with a USB charging cable ✔ Provides up to 12 minutes of continuous cleaning on a full charge ✘ Has a short battery life compared to some other models ✘ Not the best choice for tough messes or an excess amount of hair or dust Most Lightweight: Eufy Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Pros and Cons ✔ Is lightweight at just 1....