Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...
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 ...
Baseboards - the trim that's installed where floors meet walls - generally go unnoticed, but when they start to show certain ...
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 ...
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Termites 101: Everything You Need To Know

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.
When you’re walking around your own home, you may not pay much attention to your baseboards or doorframes, but if you’re not careful, termites can do some serious damage. Urban Desert Pest Control ...
Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...
A Kissimmee homeowner got a double dose of bad news. He discovered termite damage, and then his termite protection company refused to cover repairs. Consumer investigator Todd Ulrich tracked down the ...
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, ...