You know that feeling when you're about to tackle a home improvement project and someone mentions permits? Most of us want to ...

We’ve all been there: staring at a home project that looks deceptively simple. You might think, “How hard can it be?” But ...

An electrical permit and inspection are required for so many electrical projects that Paulson said it is easier to list the projects that don't require a permit: changing or replacing switches and ...

But there’s a legal catch: If you don’t have the right permit or license, your “weekend project” could result in steep fines or worse—insurance cancellations, liens, or mandatory teardowns. As a DIY ...