Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Pest control is an important but often overlooked part of home maintenance — that is, until the first critter shows up. Having a pest control plan before ...

Pest infestations can be overwhelming and frustrating. Pests can damage your home, carry diseases and aggravate allergies. While you can handle some minor nuisances yourself, it’s important to know ...

Mothballs only help prevent spiders by keeping one of their food sources (moths) away. Here's how experts actually recommend ...

Key Points Filling cracks, holes, and crevices with steel wool is a safe way to keep mice out.Check around windows, fireplaces, vents, and other tight spaces for entry points that mice can fit through ...

It's Green Week at the Strategist, where we’ll be talking with eco-living experts and scouring the Internet for the best products that leave a light footprint and solve little household problems. Here ...

Meet Robiar Smith, a native of Southside Chicago and the CEO of R.B. Premium Products, which produces the popular bug spray product called Bug Strike. Her product is the first and only Black ...