By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, ...

In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — We usually prepare for disasters by unplugging our appliances, buckling up in the car or even purchasing health insurance. However, what happens in an unexpected fire ...