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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

From ants to wasps and bats to termites, pest infestations can cause a significant amount of damage to the home, but pests can also contaminate food; create unpleasant, lingering smells; build nests ...

Why we chose it: Orkin is our choice for the pest control company with the best-trained employees. It trains its pest experts in a specialty facility with over 50 learning stations. In addition, the ...

Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations Jennifer Earl is the Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations. Jennifer has previously written for outlets ...

The average cost of pest control typically ranges between $200 and $600. The main factors that affect pest control cost include the type of pest, the type of treatment, the service frequency, the size ...