A leaking caulk joint in a shower can cause wood rot. Leaks around a toilet commonly cause rot in wood subfloors and joists below. Roof leaks and dryer or bath-fan exhaust in attics can rot out roof ...

Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those three things are almost always available in and outside your home.

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

A soft spot or partial decay on your deck may not seem like a huge deal, but it could be a sign of disaster to come — ...

Squirrels are smart, but pest control experts are smarter. Here are the most common ways that these pros see squirrels ...

The mansion of 1830s Illinois Gov. Joseph Duncan soon will see a west-side balcony redone, but officials note there are other ...

Baseboards — the trim that's installed where floors meet walls — generally go unnoticed, but when they start to show certain ...

Loose carpet is both an eyesore and a tripping hazard, but with one simple home improvement product, you can get it to lay ...

The consumer champion’s analysis of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest general insurance value measures has found that three firms - esure, Lloyds Banking and Rentokil - each have claims ...