Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those ...

I used nothing but redwood trim on the last house I built for my family. Redwood contains lots of natural chemicals that fight against wood rot.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- While the cause of the balcony collapse in Berkeley won't likely be known for a while, much attention has been given to the possibility of dry rot. There are some obvious ...

If your home was constructed out of wood, its structural integrity depends on the natural material remaining intact and sturdy. So if you happen to notice that wood in your walls, floors, or support ...

Regardless of how often they are driven or maintained, the tires on our cars are on a ticking clock. On average, the lifespan of a fairly decent tire runs anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date ...

BERKELEY, Calif. -- The overriding question on Tuesday is how in the world Monday night's tragic balcony collapse could happen given current building codes, inspections and all of the other ...