The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

That tall privacy fence blocking prying neighbor eyes might be blocking more than you intended – your compliance with local height regulations. Front yard fences are often limited to a lower height - ...

Home weather enthusiasts are embracing a new wave of do-it-yourself meteorological projects, from backyard rain collection systems to sophisticated weather tracking equipment. While these projects ...