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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Terminix®, the world's largest pest control provider, recently collaborated with Harris Interactive® to gauge U.S. homeowners' sentiment around common ...

Allie Gaiter* is a lifelong resident of Louisiana and has owned a modest home in Pierre Part, Louisiana for the past 20 years. Allie recently noticed damaged wood around her kitchen window and ...

Termites cause billions in property damage not covered by insurance. Learn how to spot them and protect your home.

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

A mold infestation can be caused by many things. But mold infestations aren’t always covered by home insurance unless the ...

Termites can be the bane of a property owner's existence. Learn how to keep these wood-munchers from eating you out of house and home.

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 ...

Pests treating your home like a rent-free Airbnb? Here's what it'll cost to evict them, from ants to termites.

Spring is the peak season for termite activity due to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Annual professional inspections are recommended to detect and prevent infestations before significant ...