I have a recurring dream where I open a door and find whole rooms in my house I didn't know were there. I'm sure this is because, in part, I am always looking for more storage -- as I suspect most of ...

Editor’s note: In the following scenario, all names have been changed. The engine and ladder truck swing onto the street lined with 1 ½ -story Cape-Cod-style houses. The engine drives past the house ...

Almost all of us have this one fire problem in common: the 1½ to 2½-story dwelling and the challenges it presents. These structures are usually single-family dwellings, but some of the larger 2½-story ...

Many homes, both old and new, either have had attics converted to third-floor living spaces or have original top floors with cathedral-type ceilings. Typically, fiberglass insulation is installed ...

Fires that involve knee walls present unique challenges to engine company members. Construction that includes this design element is extremely common in communities, from urban to rural and from ...