Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The Cost of Termite Damage to your home. Why is important to know how much damage termites can cause. It's important for homeowners to know how much damage termites can cause and why their homeowners ...

Getting rid of termites can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars. When a Cumberland County woman did not believe the company she paid was following through on its promise, she called Five on Your ...

Homeowners insurance typically doesn't cover termite damage. Here’s how to prevent it from happening in the first place. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

In California, the overwhelming majority of homes are built with wood framing, which means the structures are susceptible to termite damage. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, ...