Most homeowners assume that if a house was legal when it was built, it will stay that way. The surprise comes when you open ...

Question: We are planning on remodeling our home soon. We have found a company to do the work and they have great online reviews. What can we do to make sure they are a good fit for our project?

As a savvy homeowner, you probably know that many outdoor home additions and improvements require official approval. But are you aware you might also need a building permit for remodeling indoors?

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...