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"We've thought about the major parts of your home and tested out these home hacks and selected our favorites to share with you. We can attest that they have made our life easier, and we hope they do the same for you!"

-Bobby Jenkins & the ABC Family

In The Kitchen

Don't Ditch Those Citrus Peels

When you finish eating a piece of citrus, put the rings in a spare ice cube tray, along with some water. When it freezes, drop some cubes into your garbage disposal to help clean the blades and release a fresh scent.

Yard & Garden Tips

Outdoor Hacks

Kills weeds with boiling water by pouring from your teakettle on the offending plants while avoiding the plants you want.

Spend Time in the Pool, Not Working On It.

Helpful Hints to Care for your Outdoor Areas

Put a few tennis balls into your skimmer basket to help absorb any oils left behind from your sunscreen or soap.

In Your Bathrooms

Shower Tips

To get your showerhead clean, pour white vinegar into a plastic bag, enough so the showerhead nozzle is completely covered, and tie it in place and leave overnight.

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Home Hacks Guide includes:

Proudly Serving Austin & the Surrounding Areas:

• BASTROP
• BEE CAVE
• BRUSHY CREEK
• BUDA
• CEDAR PARK
• DRIPPING SPRINGS
• ELGIN
• GEORGETOWN
• HUTTO

• KYLE
• LAKEWAY
• LAGO VISTA 
• LEANDER
• LIBERTY HILL
• LOCKHART
  
• MARBLE FALLS
• MANOR
• PFLUGERVILLE

• ROLLINGWOOD
• WEST LAKE HILLS 
• ROUND ROCK
• SAN MARCOS
• SHADY HOLLOW
• SMITHVILLE
• SPICEWOOD
• SUNSET VALLEY
• TAYLOR
• WIMBERLEY

YOUR

LAWN

& LANDSCAPING

GUIDE

"Warm weather is always welcome after a cold Texas winter. Some people consider this an exciting opportunity to plant new flowers and shrubs. For other people, it can mean figuring out the best times to fertilize, water and mow their lawns. You will learn plenty of helpful tips and how to take care of your lawn all year long."

-Dennis Jenkins & the ABC Family

Texas Landscaping Plants

 We've pulled together some of the most colorful and awe-inspiring
choices for your Texas landscaping projects.

Why You'll Love This Guide

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• MARBLE FALLS
• MANOR
• PFLUGERVILLE

• KYLE
• LAKEWAY
• LAGO VISTA 
• LEANDER
• LIBERTY HILL
• LOCKHART

ABC Home & Commercial Services is a family-owned and operated company that has been around for over 70 years. Entrust your home to our trained professionals and take back valuable time to spend on the things in life that bring you the most happiness this spring.

The Lawn & Landscaping Guide Includes:

While planning your spring garden, consider some of our top choice drought-tolerant plants that can survive the driest months of the year.

Drought Tolerant Plants

Heat Tolerant Plants

 Whether in direct sun or rooted in a container, we have the best plants in Texas to beat the heat.

Texas Landscaping Shrubs

 Check out our Texas
shrub list for varieties that are small,
tall, flowering, and pollinator-friendly!

How to Keep Grass Out of Flower Beds

If you have grass creeping into your flower beds, we provide several methods to keep grass out.

 We've put together a helpful lawn care calendar outlining the best times to fertilize, treat, mow and more!

Lawn Management Calendar

Proudly Serving Bryan-College Station & the Surrounding Areas:

• BRENHAM
• BRYAN
• CALDWELL

• HEARNE
• COLLEGE STATION

Proudly Serving Corpus Christi & the Surrounding Areas:

• INGLESIDE
• KINGSVILLE
• PORT ARANSAS

• PORTLAND
• ROCKPORT
• SINTON
• CORPUS CHRISTI

Proudly Serving the Dallas/Fort Worth & Surrounding Areas:

• ADDISON
• ALLEN
• ARGYLE
• ARLINGTON
• BEDFORD
• CARROLLTON
• COPPELL
• CORINTH
• DALLAS
• DENTON

• DESOTO
• EULESS 
• FARMERS BRANCH
• FLOWER MOUND
• FORT WORTH
• FRISCO
• GARLAND
• GRAFORD
• GRAHAM
• GRAND PRAIRIE

• GRAPEVINE 
• HIGHLAND VILLAGE
• HURST
• IRVING
• JACKSBORO
• KELLER
• LAKE DALLAS
• LEWISVILLE
• MANSFIELD
• MCKINNEY

• MESQUITE
• MINERAL WELLS
• NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
• PLANO
• RICHARDSON
• ROANOKE
• SOUTH LAKE
• STRAWN
• WAXAHACHIE
• WICHITA FALLS

BBQ Recipes

 We've pulled together some of our favorite recipes to wow guests at any summer bbq.

Why You'll Love This Guide

The BBQ Guide Includes:

Nothing ruins a BBQ faster than feeling like you’re getting attacked by mosquitoes! We've provided some steps you can take to reduce mosquito populations.

Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes Away

How to Keep Bees Away

Feeling like you can’t eat your delicious food because bees keep landing on your plate! Check out the tips you can do to keep bees away and make your next BBQ buzz-free.

Backyard Games

 Need to keep the kids (and adults) busy while you’re cooking that beer-can chicken? We have some DIY games that are fun for all ages!

Backyard Decorations

Try our backyard decor DIY tips for a memorable shabby-chic backyard celebration!

- Dennis Jenkins & the ABC Family

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YOUR INSECT IDENTIFICATION GUIDE

ABC Home & Commercial Services is a family-owned and operated company that has been around for over 70 years. Count on ABC to help you properly identify the most common bugs you may find in your home and create a solution to tackle any pest problem.

As a homeowner, you're bound to find a creepy crawly every once in a while. But, how do you know if what you've found is just a harmless bug or something more serious? By identifying these creatures, you'll have an idea of what you need to do next, whether that means leaving the bug alone or reaching out to a pest control specialist.

Beetle Identification

Identified Some Unwanted Pests?

Learn More in the Insect Identification Guide:

Are They Termites or Ants?

Bug Identification Gallery

Not sure what pest you found in your home? Use ABC's bug image gallery to easily identify the insect.

Beneficial Creepy Crawlies

Bee Vs. Wasp

Teach Kids About Bugs

Open your kids' minds to the Earth's fascinating ecosystem and wide world of bugs through fun crafts and activities!

Flying carpenter ants and flying termites often get confused with each other.  Learn how to tell these pests apart!

There are over 200 types of beetles in Texas. Find out which five are commonly found by Texas homeowners!

For many, the idea of attracting bugs and spiders is appalling. In reality, there are many that are beneficial for your garden - learn about the good ones!

Although some types of wasps look a lot like bees, they have many characteristics that set them apart. Discover the common differences in the guide.