It's pretty obvious to say that to become a homeowner in the current economic conditions takes some serious hard work. There is nothing quite like knowing that the huge part of your monthly wage is going towards your own home.
But being a homeowner also leaves you responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. That can soon become very expensive and some issues can lead to an even bigger strain on our purse strings.
Even those renting their home, should tell their landlord should they spot silverfish crawling around. The shiny silver insects, shaped almost like a teardrop, could be a sign of a very expensive problem, Yorkshire Live reports.
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Silverfish themselves are harmless to humans and won't actually cause any damage to your home. It isn't the insects themselves that are the probelm - it's more what they are sign of.
The issue is that the existence of silverfish indicates that your house has damp. Silverfish love damp conditions and thrive around water and moisture.
If you see one darting in or out of your skirting boards, or on gaps around windowsills, it's a pretty good sign that you have damp and that there's moisture inside your property. Damp, when left unchecked, can cause some serious and expensive issues to your home.
It can cause bricks to crack, joists to rot, plaster to decay and mould spores to spread, destroying the very fabric of your house and the air quality too. Of course, damp can be caused by all sorts of things from leaky drainpipes to condensation, ageing damp proofing or just poor ventilation, especially around bathrooms or kitchens where a lot of water is left hanging in the air.
The cause can be hard to pin down but either way, spotting silverfish indoors can be a sign that there's damp to be sorted out. Other insects such as woodlice can also be a sign there is damp in your home.
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