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 ...

Local expert warns that partial post-storm insurance payouts often violate Peoria building codes and void valuable ...

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 - ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the end of June, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law AB 130, a sweeping bill that aims to make it easier to build ...

The Encinitas City Council has unanimously agreed to renew the city’s special “reach” codes that help it meet its climate action plan’s goals of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy ...

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 ...