Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

But, before you grab that rolled-up piece of newspaper, I urge you to reconsider, because common house spiders could be ...

“There are many methods that people have tried in order to keep spiders out of their homes, such as strong smells, i.e.