Building codes are put in place for safety reasons, but many do not realize that these codes govern just about everything in a building. Gas lines and electrical work must meet stringent requirements, but even something as small as a handrail must ...

As a roaring fire is a comforting presence on a cold winter night, so too is a crackling blaze from a fire pit on a cool spring evening. Enjoying the beauty of the outdoors while benefiting from the light and heat of the flames gives pleasure to ...

The Washoe County, Nevada, homestead exemption protects homeowners up to $350,000. This means homeowners with judgments filed against them cannot be forced to sell their home to pay the debt. If a home is worth more than $350,000, a sale is ...