Illegal Basement Bedrooms Without Proper Egress The most common code violation inspectors discover during basement inspections involves the creation of illegal bedrooms without proper emergency escape ...

Finishing or renovating a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects in America. The appeal is obvious: you unlock an entire floor of usable square footage, often at a fraction of ...

Basements, often a cool refuge in the summer, can be deadly traps when a fire breaks out in a home. Now, a state building code that will take effect on Oct. 1 will require residents to add fire exits ...