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 ...

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 / ...

An energy expert explains how this government initiative can help lower bills, and how you can benefit. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Some homeowners are not getting what they think they are paying for when having their homes seismically retrofitted to protect against a giant earthquake. “It’s the Wild West.

A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries ...

UK government’s Warm Homes Plan to cut energy bills and upgrade homes - An energy expert explains how this government ...