Q: I’ve suspected that animals are nesting in my attic for a while, and recently I’ve noticed lots of squirrel activity in the trees surrounding my roof. Is it possible that I have squirrels in my ...

I was terrified of attic spaces when I was a child, and as an adult I can’t say much has changed. I still shiver at the thought of cobwebs and what’s behind the dust-laden stacks of National ...

DEAR JOAN: While sitting on the balcony, I heard an unusual sound: a tapping, then sawing that continued on and on. I stood up to investigate, and this mystery was solved — a squirrel. To distract the ...

Squirrels often seek shelter in attics from cold winter weather. During the cold winter months, squirrels behave like humans do, looking for a warm, protected space to nest. They don’t like the ...

Squirrels are fascinating creatures known for their entertaining antics — and for causing problems in the garden. Whether you like these rodents or not, there's one issue everyone can agree on: ...

As much as my family and I love to have suburban wildlife around our New York-area home, some of the cuteness wore off when we found rodents living under the roof. A mama squirrel (perhaps she was ...

So, I live on the 3rd floor. There's a full-on family of squirrels (I assume) living in the attic, immediately above me. They've been inside since October, and have now gotten into the wall spaces in ...

We’ve got flying squirrels. Again. Most people, when they get flying squirrels in their attic, immediately think of the most quick and certain ways to get the critters out of their attic. Anyone who ...

Once inside, they go from being a backyard nuisance to a threat to your home's integrity. Have you ever tried to outsmart a persistent squirrel? Countless homeowners have bravely taken on this ...