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 ...

Problem pests can wreak havoc in the home. Whether you have carpet beetle infestations or bed bugs crawling on sheets, getting rid of them is no easy feat. According to the experts, we should stay ...

Read full article: Wiping out a wasp’s nest the safe way ORLANDO, Fla. – The first step to keeping out bugs, especially as the weather warms, is to build a barrier around your home. Do that by getting ...

Today, we're diving into the world of DIY pest control, courtesy of one of our own—Nicole Jaques. Nicole certainly had her thinking cap on when she came up with this simple yet effective solution to ...

Whether they're grubs invading your lawn or birds making a mess of your porch, pests can be a huge pain. And when the weather turns cold, the pests that were once an outdoor problem quickly become an ...

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A well-stocked do it yourself pest control arsenal would not be replete without the big guns for our four-legged invaders. Many retailers devote a large percentage of shelf space to rodent control ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. For all the benefits of longer, sunnier spring days, there’s one major drawback to the ...

Dish soap is a DIY pest solution that causes more harm to plants than help in pest deterrent. Essential oils are another pest control solution that often proves to be weak or ineffective. Tobacco and ...

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 ...

Homeowners across Brisbane are being cautioned about property damage and health issues linked to do-it-yourself pest control attempts. DIY methods are guesswork. Professional treatments are based on ...