Standard pest management methods for eliminating subterranean termites involve applying toxic chemicals to your home, your soil, or both. And “tenting” — basically wrapping and fumigating your entire ...

As a homeowner, you will have to deal with a variety of obstacles when keeping your home free of damage and intruders. One of the most difficult and frustrating of these obstacles is termites. Hard to ...

Termites are tiny and blind and spend much of their lives underground, but just the mention of them can strike fear in the hearts of homeowners. U.S. homeowners spend more than $2 billion annually for ...

Q:You often mention fumigation and orange oil. Is there anything a homeowner can do to prevent termites or treat them if they are in the house? A: Usually you are better off calling in a professional ...

One unintended consequence of creating a cozy, comfortable home is that it becomes an inviting habitat for creepy, crawly pests, including all manner of insects and rodents. Here, I’ll discuss how to ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...