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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are 2.5 million ants for every person on Earth — and sometimes it seems like they’re all trying to break into your kitchen. Beyond the ick factor, ants are not just uninvited guests, explains ...

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 ...

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 ...

A fire brigade is swamped by SOS calls from families to set off "smoke bombs" to rid their homes of flies, wasps, mosquitoes and other pests. The growing number of emergency callouts to properties ...

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 ...