Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Researchers at the University at Buffalo are looking at ways to improve the current residential building code. Engineers on Thursday tested a one-story wood and brick structure, using ...

Youngsville could adopt stricter residential building codes in response to a recent homeowner lawsuit against D.R. Horton that alleges the company knowingly constructed houses that couldn't withstand ...