The spring home-selling season is shaping up to be challenging for major homebuilders, largely because of the possibility of a trade war and high mortgage rates. Over the past few years, homebuilders ...

I learned about the risk of “soft story” buildings on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1989. On that day, coastal Northern California was struck by the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake.

When the snow thaws, don't wait to tackle these spring reno projects While there are some upgrades that can be completed ...

Before actually planting, select a sunny location and an appropriate tree for the local climate and for the specific site. With respect to soil characteristics, drainage is essential, writes columnist ...