I’m having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a good idea to make periodic visits to the site, and if ...

Buying a home is usually the biggest purchase of someone's life. But what happens if what you thought you were paying for isn't what you end up with? Homebuyers have been reporting that an unregulated ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Many buildings appear flawless at handover. Finishes are clean, services appear functional, and all approvals are in place. Yet, once occupants move in and daily use begins, defects start to ...

The Lima-Allen County Building Department’s public service window will operate under reduced hours in 2026 following the introduction of an online permitting and inspection portal.