My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...

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 ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: How to identify common wood rot and determine its extent Discovering potential sources of water damage and how to address those Determining whether ...

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 ...

Caused by moisture-loving fungi, wood rot weakens wooden structures over time, leading to potentially expensive repairs if ...

Ed, my golf league partner, asked me a few days ago if there was a product to fix some wood rot he had discovered at his home. You may be battling wood rot, too. In your case, it might be interior ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the heavy ...