Westmorland and Furness Council is looking to increase the budget for the Levelling Up Fund project by £6m as enabling work costs rise.

In the past week, I’ve made no fewer than 10 color drawings showing how things should be done. The husband told me they were ...

The best plans provide so much detail and information the builder doesn’t have to ask the homeowner one question. They become ...

Overall residential energy consumption has remained flat thanks to product innovations, improved construction techniques and better habits, but most homes still waste lots of energy, contributing to ...

Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don't even know ...

From insulation issues to water leaks to fire hazards, the HSFTOOLS thermal imaging camera makes it easy to understand the ...

or advanced waterproofing solutions like exterior waterproofing. Structural damage and mildew growth can occur from a water leak or excess moisture if the larger problem isn't corrected.

Whether you're fighting a wet basement, tackling small leaks, or preparing your home for heavy rainfall, waterproofing your basement walls can make a huge difference. Poor exterior drainage ...

Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of Dec. 8.

Other costs include sealants ($500–$1,500), excavation and waterproofing ($175 per linear foot) and exterior drainage system installation ($25 per linear foot). Basement waterproofing costs ...

Adding exterior drainage systems, such as a French drain, can alleviate the lateral pressure by diverting water before it builds up around the foundation. Cracks in walls or floor cracks can ...