An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home.

It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

Americans spend $5 billion a year fighting termites, but the tiny insect's gut is a hydrogen factory so efficient it's ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. If ...

You've recently spotted some insects fluttering around your home and find yourself worrying about the potential of termites. But how can you tell they're termites? And what should you do if you ...

If you've been given the bad news that your home has termites, you may be wondering if your homeowner's insurance will cover the bill. Removal and treatment for termites can be costly. Depending on ...

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover termite damage in most cases. Here’s how to prevent it from happening in the first place. Termite damage can cost homeowners thousands of dollars — and home ...

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 ...

Termite damage and wood rot look similar and are damaging to a home. Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and ...