Bend could make more room for housing. It’s not simple. It’s about trade-offs. And this one pits more housing against concerns for fire safety. Bend could take advantage of a recent change in Oregon ...

The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve two significant changes to the city's building codes, raising the threshold for high-rise buildings from 55 to 75 feet and allowing ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Some stairs simply run up to the next level in a straight line. It’s a pretty simple design and usually quite easy to ascend and descend. That is even true for transporting a victim in a Stokes basket ...