As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Q A large branch broke off our maple tree last fall. There was no wind or any cause that we could tell, except that there were carpenter ants all over it. Would the ants have gotten into the whole ...

Carpenter ants often get the blame when a tree dies and thousands of the little scurriers are found running in and out the crime scene. The truth is they didn’t do it. The ants were just taking ...

Q: Last year and again this year, we have seen carpenter ants in our unfinished basement. An inspection found no termites. Last year we had the exterior painted and caulked, and we replaced rotted ...

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs. Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation. The best way to treat an infestation is to ...

The best way to treat an infestation is to call a pest control expert, as DIY methods aren't always effective. If you notice a line of extra large ants coming and going in your home, you may have a ...