Carole Singer

How to keep pigeons away from your balcony Having a bird’s eye view is wonderful, especially when you are spending more time at home, however, if birds actually decide to take up residence on your balcony or terrace you will need to take action. By their nature, balconies and terraces can become a natural attraction to some birds, offering shelter from the elements – and sometimes food too. While for some homeowners feeding the birds and spotting different species close up is a source of joy, this can also attract unwanted, pest birds, particularly pigeons, to visit in larger numbers. When are birds a problem on balconies and terraces? The close proximity that balconies and terraces have to the interior of homes means that any pest birds that may be attracted to them are also closer to your home. Many people will feel uncomfortable being in close proximity to birds and their presence alone can deter people from using their balcony and even make it feel out of bounds. More problematic t...

Staying indoors right now is our best way of fighting Covid-19 and thanks to technology that really shouldn’t be too difficult. Many people will have mused on the fact that this has happened when smart phones, video calls and streaming services are the norm rather than 20 years ago. If ever there was a time for some escapism it is now and TV streaming services offer an easy way to pass the time, free from the guilt of not feeling up to learning a new language or redecorating the entire house. It’s not just adults that TV streaming will be helping out either, legions of young children and teenagers also find themselves in the unusual position of being unable to leave their home – and for them online content is a Godsend. Netflix Netflix is the major player in online content and having been established at an early date is now making quality shows in its own name. Many of the most talked about shows at the moment are on Netflix, with social media chat replacing water cooler conversa...

Steaming services have transformed the landscape of television with easy to use on-demand services – and Sky Q is the media giant’s response to this. But rather than adapt their existing – and ever-popular – system  Sky  unveiled a new golden standard in television - watching that built on the best of what is already available. Sitting one tier above Sky+, Sky Q offers a premium television service that offers pretty much all that you could want from your  TV  in one place. What are the main features of Sky Q? Sky Q  combines the huge choice and accessibility of Sky TV with the convenience and flexibility of streaming services. Whereas viewers of Sky TV have previously been restricted to recording two shows at a time, Sky Q allows you to record six programmes simultaneously – and watch a seventh! This is complemented by dedicated Sky Q boxes supporting Ultra HD and 4K television and films to assure the highest quality viewing experience. A neat slimline Sky Q box is matched by the layou...

Seagulls are a year-round problem for many communities but in the nesting season these problems can appear magnified. As the peak nesting season approaches, it might be time to consider installing an anti-roosting system for seagulls to minimise the impact the birds will have on your home or business. Already with a reputation for being noisy and aggressive, the nesting season, which runs through the months of April, May, June and July, can see these issues intensify. As large birds, seagulls can be intimidating and, with their often-reported habit of swooping down to steal food from unwitting passers-by, an increase in aggression will only make this worse. Seagull control in the form of an anti-roosting system is one way to take pre-emptive action against this. The first step in reducing a seagull control problem is by keeping them off your property in the first place. Once they have found a good place to roost with a nearby food supply, seagulls will remain there. How an anti-roosti...