When pests invade NOVA homes, the natural instinct for many homeowners involves heading to the local hardware store for a quick DIY solution. Mistake! While these ...

Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Seeing evidence of bugs around the home can be alarming. Whether it’s a cockroach or a wasp nest, bed bugs or ants, one thing is certain – you want them out, and you want them out fast. Some people ...

Ants in the entryway or earwigs in the closet? If these common pests are making you squirm, you’re not alone. It’s normal for bugs to make their way into your home in the summer, but you don’t have to ...

Arizona residents should consider professional pest control for severe infestations or venomous pests. DIY pest control, like sealing cracks and using traps, can be effective for minor pest issues.