Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

Question: Some of the unpainted wood on our vacation cabin has started to rot. Is there a way to treat this and paint over it, or do we have to replace it? Answer: Wood with minor rot can often be ...

Do you have wood rot happening at your home? It’s a very common problem, and it’s getting worse each year, in my opinion, because new lumber is more susceptible to rot, and many tradespeople are not ...

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. If not, I’m guessing you live in the Atacama Desert, possibly the driest place on Earth. Wood rot is fueled by water, which is why it’s so important for you to ...

The differences between black mold and wood rot may seem minimal at first glance. Both occur on wood surfaces as a result of exposure to excess moisture, and both can spread if not treated quickly.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: How to identify common wood rot ...

Warmer air means time spent outdoors. You're poised to be a super host this summer. From Father's Day barbecues to graduation parties, the lawn is mowed and you've got the grill — but is your deck ...

Mark shares how he became a mason; Tom repairs wood rot damage; Ross explores heat pumps. Mark McCullough shares the story of how he became a mason and what he loves best about his trade; Tom Silva ...

Water can damage a home, especially those facets of a structure made of wood. With that in mind, a new business has located in Athens to offer a new way to repair rotted wood without replacing the ...

Q: My wood fence is moldy and some of the boards are loose as a result of moisture around the base. I’ve also noticed some sagging in this area. I pressure washed and cleared the weeds around the base ...