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Q: I saw on the news that criminals can steal your home title through identity fraud. Is home title theft real? How c...
There are benefits to living in a community with a homeowners association, otherwise known as an HOA. What is an HOA,...
Q: I’m thinking about making an offer on a property. My real estate agent suggested that I should include an escalati...
In some states, landlords charge more than a month’s rent for a security deposit, sometimes twice as much or more. Th...
Buying a house is the most significant financial purchase many will make, which is why it's vital to know everything ...
If you live in a home that was built in a previous century, or if you undertook a DIY renovation without acquiring a permit, there's a good chance that you're not...
Your home may be a comforting place of refuge, but it could also cause an unexpected—and definitely unwanted—lawsuit. While some unfortunate incidents lie beyond ...
From laminate flooring to your HVAC system, many big-ticket home items are backed by warranties. These guarantees offer peace of mind to consumers making a large ...
A building code is a collection of regulations regarding building construction that is intended to ensure public safe...
Do you need contracts? Yes is the short answerContracts are a crucial part of the paper trail that will help assure t...
Defining the bedroom space is important for two main reasons: home value and safety. The value of a home increases wi...
Converting your basement is like finding new space, fully equipped with plumbing and heat. Before you begin your remo...
Bob joins Leslie Chapman-Henderson from FLASH -- Federal Alliance for Safe Housing -- to look at two homes on the same street. One was completely destroyed the o...
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction.
Bob meets structural engineer Steve Siegel on the attic floor of the Medford, MA home to discuss the owner's desire for an office with cathedral ceilings.
Bob meets with the general contractors and the architect for the project house to discuss mid-construction changes to the building plan.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley review the interior construction, which must satisfy stringent fire codes.
Carpenter Bob Ryley and George (from Crosswinds Enterprises) collaborate to build a porch railing for the accessible home. Looking on, Bob discusses the building ...
Bob oversees the installation of a grade beam in the garage, which is in compliance with California seismic code.
Bob and contractor Joe Fitzgerald discuss the structural work taking place at the Malibu beach house, as well as California's tough building codes for earthquake ...
Bob and the insulation contractor review how different types of insulation are used in different applications. Blown-in insulation is put into the existing house,...
Electrician Steve Bradley is on hand to install the electrical wires and boxes for the addition. Bob discusses the codes regarding receptacle placement and Steve ...
The carpenter shows Bob the new railing on the deck off the master bedroom, explaining that code requires that it be 36 inches tall. The carpenter then builds a p...
