Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a ski house in Mammoth Lakes and a midcentury modern house in Palm Springs ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires ...

Explore the significance of California's vegetation in wildfire resilience and how it protects homes in urban settings.

The 25 Case Study houses that got built are among the nation’s most iconic examples of mid-century modern architecture.

A decision by the California Public Utilities Commission that went into effect in 2023 changed how new rooftop solar ...

"Pseudoscience is like a virus. At low levels, it's no big deal, but when it reaches a certain threshold it becomes sickening ...

A home listed in 2022 for $3.5 million went under contract last week for $1.9m, after apparently receiving a further discount during sale negotiations.

In California’s competitive real estate market, one strategy has stood out as a cost-effective way to discover off-market properties: Driving for Dollars. This boots-on-the-ground approach involves ...

The design of each house and the layout of the entire subdivision — with healthy buffers between each building and scant ...