Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say.

GFCI outlets are widely used these days, but it turns out that appliances like refrigerators should not be plugged into these ...

For many people, living in a tiny house sounds like a dream come true. But, while tiny living has its perks, there are also ...

The Los Gatos Town Council on Nov. 4 approved new policies that would apply to new homes and renovations and address ...

All too often, when parents can’t afford safe housing, the solution child welfare services offer is putting their children in foster care.

A Lawrence County family rented a house they found to be in uninhabitable condition. The tenant reported issues including ...

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A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior ...

The first home to be built at Habitat Green Freedom, a “smart neighborhood” being developed through a partnership between Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity, was officially unveiled at ...

What gives you goosebumps? Is it nails on a chalkboard? A cold breeze? The Halloween movie theme music? No matter the reason, ...

A Somerset resident was the victim of theft by deception on 09/19/25. The victim contacted a roofing company that was later ...