Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common type of retrofitting in California is shoring up a raised foundation. Also consider chimneys and gas. (Daniel Sulzberg / ...

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: The roof tops of houses in residential streets can be seen on April 21, 2008 in Newport, Wales. A poll by researchers Fitch has revealed 10 "sub-prime" blackspots ...

For years, fire prevention groups have pushed residents to harden homes in wildfire-prone areas. With the frequency and severity of such blazes on the rise, people need to replace old vents, roofs and ...

This article explores what it takes to scale home retrofits in practice, focusing on the levers that reduce friction for homeowners and improve delivery outcomes.

The winds appear to have lulled in Los Angeles County as firefighters work to contain the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which have destroyed over 12,300 buildings and caused, according to one ...