Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Code violation records for the rundown west Charlotte hotel that was boarded up and deemed unsafe by the Fire Marshal’s office on Monday verified complaints from the people who formerly lived at the ...

Covington's Homeowner Repair Program helps pay for urgent repairs like a leaky roof. It’s a letter no homeowner wants to receive: A notice from the city building inspector of a code violation on your ...