Wildfires in the western U.S. are larger and more frequent now than in the past. And the number of homes, businesses and other structures lost to the flames has skyrocketed. Wildland management ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...

Could you save money building a home yourself instead of trying to buy one? With mortgage rates bouncing around even as they slowly decline, it’s an intriguing proposition. According to data from ...