Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Removing a tree from your yard is a big job and only half the work. Whether you take on the project or turn it over to a tree removal company, you'll be left with a stump and roots. Taking out the ...

Tree stump removal typically costs between $175 and $544, with homeowners around the country paying an average of $356. The cost for tree stump removal is affected by the size and accessibility of the ...

Whether Mother Nature takes out a tree or you have one removed for poor performance, as a safety precaution, or to improve the view, part of it remains, the stump. Big or small, you have some ...

It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...

It might seem cruel to be wondering how to kill a tree stump, especially if you grew up with Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book The Giving Tree. But the harsh fact is that letting a tree stump ...

Property owners often treat trees as afterthoughts until something goes wrong. A branch hangs too close to the roof. Roots buckle the driveway. A storm leaves debris scattered across the ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...