It’s springtime, and many of us are adding new plants to our gardens. That means it is also a good time to review the principles of creating defensible space around our homes. Fire is a normal part of ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced a new rulemaking initiative, mandating the creation of a training and ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the city will continue to only allow homeowners to build with Class A-rated fire-resistant materials. Louisville homeowners must comply with ...

The devastating Camp Fire in 2018, along with the numerous fires north state residents have experienced since then, have led many of us to focus on creating a defensible fire-resistant landscape ...