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 ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Bed bugs love to be close to humans when they sleep. So start by looking on and around the bed, says Allan Bossel, a bed bug extermination specialist and owner of Michigan Bed Bug Specialists. “Start ...

No matter how clean you keep your home, bed bugs are a risk we all have to face. They can quickly find their way into your home and onto your mattress. For example, a secondhand piece of furniture or ...

When it comes to insects, few are as insidious as the bed bug. They can live for more than a year without food. Their bodies are slim and flat, allowing them to squeeze into tiny spaces and hide. When ...

Listen, we're not trying to scare you — the first semester of college can be intimidating enough without the worry of creepy crawlies. But dorm rooms and off-campus accommodation are exposed to people ...

If part of your summer vacation includes a hotel stay, there’s a good chance you could run into bed bugs. A recent survey from Sleep Doctor, a wellness company that provides information on sleep ...