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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Do you know what homeowners claim the most from insurance companies? The first is property damage caused by wind and hail; the second is ...

It’s true—water damage is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of any homeowner, and the average cost of water damage restoration is between $1,300 and $5,600. It’s not a cheap service, but it’s ...