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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

True to their name, drywood termites burrow into dry, undecayed wood, which could spell loads of trouble for furniture and other wood trim in and around your home. Drywood termites are mainly found in ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

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 ...

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 ...