Q:Is it possible to treat for drywood termites ourselves without using an exterminator? It is very expensive to fumigate or use orange oil. G.O., San Diego A: People frequently ask me if they can do ...

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 ...

Q:You have written before about termite baiting procedures. Is this something homeowners can do themselves or do we need a termite company? A: I have hesitated recommending that people do their own ...

Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.