Termites are wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. Preventative measures include inspections, removing debris, resolving moisture problems, and improving ventilation. If ...

Dryer vents can be an entry point for termites. Don’t vent dryers into crawl spaces. The air creates the moist, humid ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more ...

A thriving garden should signal growth, color, and life. It should not signal structural danger. Yet the soil and mulch that ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

Reports of termites are on the rise and becoming a nuisance for many Florida homeowners. Families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week reported a sudden uptick in visible termite swarming ...

We’re looking to buy a 2-story rowhouse with a poured concrete basement and just had a home inspection done. Bad news, there looks like was extensive termite damage and three wood beams were removed ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Want to avoid the roommates from hell? They'll eat you out of house and home. Swarm season has started in Mississippi. Termites are hungry, on the move and looking for new digs. The state has a few ...