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 ...

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 ...

What You Need to Know Water damage and termite damage can look similar, as both may result in bubbling or peeling paint. Termite damage may look different depending on whether it was created by ...

Dennis and Peggy McClosky have had their Toms River home inspected for termites every year since they bought it in 2012. More than a decade later, they’re living a termite nightmare. “This is so ...

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 ...

You spend hours perfecting your garden beds, spreading fresh mulch around the foundation, and creating that magazine-worthy ...

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, ...

Once termites are discovered, it can be difficult to determine how long the colony has been established in the home. However, colonies typically take more than five years to grow to a size capable of ...

Homeowners insurance typically does not cover termite damage, but there are some rare exceptions. Homeowners are expected to take proactive measures to prevent termite infestations, and neglect is not ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...