Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently proposed abandoning the borough-based jail plan in favor of rebuilding new facilities on Rikers Island.

Developers can build housing inside commercial buildings in downtown Santa Barbara without having to include affordable units ...

Question: Water drips inside our living room from the top of the sliding glass door frame whenever we have rain for a day or two. There are quite a few ...

Warm light, soft textures, and a touch of hygge — here’s how to turn any corner into a cozy fall reading nook that feels like your own private escape.

A peaceful home and garden should be a sanctuary, a place to escape the noise of the outside world. Yet, sounds from traffic, ...

Abstract: A building’s window-to-wall ratio (WWR) plays a critical role in estimating heat loss, solar gain and daylighting levels, and is therefore essential for building energy modeling applications ...

In part 1 of this 3-part series, we will learn how to frame a wall in a room, with a demonstration taking place in a basement. The techniques covered are also applicable to basements, attics, shops, ...

Sales of existing homes dipped in August, after high prices kept sales in check despite easing mortgage rates. Home sales were down 0.2% from the prior month to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4 ...

Award-winning photographer and design enthusiast Steven Laxton was a reluctant DIY-er at first. When he bought a three-story early 20th century house in 2016, “I was naive,” he said. “This was the ...