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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

Termites are wood-destroying insects that eat anything containing cellulose. Look for signs like mud tubes and wood damage to see if you may have a termite infestation. While this article can help you ...

Do you know where your termites are? You should, because they know where you live. This was the topic of a recent conversation I had with Bob Vila, syndicated television host of home-improvement ...

Question: When we bought our home in 1996, we got a termite inspection and a professional building inspection, but three weeks after we moved in we removed mirrors from a wall and found large holes ...

Most real estate purchase contacts include a clause covering wood-destroying pests and organisms. The specifics will vary from one contract to the next. But a standard clause will usually indicate who ...

Imagine learning that the new home you just bought is riddled with dry rot and termites. To guard against such misfortune, most homes are put through the scrutiny of a termite inspection during the ...

Part of the "Home Wreckers" series published in 1998. The bitter lessons of a century and a half of Formosan termite attacks have forced Hawaii's construction industry to adopt sophisticated ...

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 ...