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 ...

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Is there a chance you have bed bugs in your home? If you think you have bed bugs, it’s a good idea to start the process of finding out for sure. But do you know how to check for bed bugs? If not, the ...

You're not the only one going on vacation this summer. Bed bugs can turn up anywhere, including the nicest looking hotels and vacation rentals. These tiny nocturnal bloodsuckers hide in cracks and ...

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 ...

Bed bugs are also already fairly common in the US. They've been found in all 50 states, and a 2011 survey found that one in five Americans has had an infestation in their home or knows someone who has ...

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 ...

A recent survey shows that one in seven U.S. travelers reported a bed bug encounter in the past year, and 20% of those sightings happened in five-star hotels. Carolyn Kaster AP If part of your summer ...