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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 04/19/25: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to talk about looking out for fake DIY ...

You find a few ants on your kitchen counter. Or you may hear scratching on the walls late at night. Your first instinct? Google a solution, or scroll on TikTok for a quick hack, head to the hardware ...

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 ...