From water leaks to termites, a building inspector has shared the worst property defects, highlighted the limitations of building and pest reports, and discussed how investors can interpret them.

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Inspectors say things like structural issues, roof failure, and mold could lead to major and expensive problems down the line ...

Connor's Pest Pros (888-284-6968) has released a guide on termite prevention and property damage mitigation. The guide is intended for Virginia ...

Scorpions aren’t the only bug that bedevils people in the Valley. Arizona also is filled with termites. According to Brad Olsen, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control in north Phoenix, there are 20 to 40 ...

Some people mark birthdays with a cake or a party. In New Hampshire, a motorist’s birthday also comes with a mandated car inspection. Last summer, though, state lawmakers voted to end the annual ...

New Hampshire drivers: Don’t scrape off that windshield sticker just yet. A manufacturer of vehicle emissions testing equipment sued the state Monday, asking a federal judge to block the repeal of New ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Denver is revamping its elevator inspection process to address a “growing public safety crisis” caused by prolonged elevator failures and inspection delays, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Action News got an inside look at the work being done at the Overbrook Maintenance Facility, one of four Regional Rail shops within the SEPTA system that is performing intense ...

The New Orleans Inspector General alleges the Safety and Permits office dismissed years of official recommendations for reform. Ed Michel released a new 59-page report Tuesday, outlining 12 ...

FARGO — Fargo Cass Public Health’s Food and Beverage Department goes to hundreds of restaurants in town annually for safety inspections. The director of environmental health for Cass Public Health ...