Tackling home repairs yourself can feel rewarding and cost-effective, but not every fix is as straightforward as it seems.

When it comes to fixing up your home, some projects look easy but actually carry serious risks. Not every repair is something ...

Florida homeowners face strict permitting rules for many home additions, making compliance essential to avoid fines, delays, ...

When it comes to electrical and plumbing work, it's tempting to try handling things yourself or hiring a handyman. But not ...

The permit applications include monument, elevation and wall signs along with a flagpole, clearance bars and menu boards.

The Sands Point Board of Trustees voted Monday night, Dec.1, to eliminate permit requirements for a wide range of routine ...

Generally speaking, a building permit is required if there are plans to “construct, enlarge, remodel or change the occupancy ...

Only qualified persons should perform hot work, and an energized work permit must be completed to ensure safety protocols are followed. Conduct thorough shock and arc flash risk assessments to ...

Thinking of tackling electrical repairs but don’t know where to start? With just a little knowledge–and less than $100 worth of tools including things like wire strippers and a multimeter–you can take ...

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At 16 years old, Ivonne Cruz felt hopeless. She was a single mother and an undocumented immigrant, working the register of a Dallas McDonald’s. Her career options seemed slim, but she told herself ...

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is reversing a Biden-era policy that automatically extended work permits for migrants by roughly a year and a half, citing national security concerns. Department ...