It's only a matter of time before these real-life home improvement fails become disasters.

As the number and ferocity of hurricanes, fires, and other disasters increases, so too does the number of people forced from their homes. Some 3.2 million people were displaced by disasters in 2022, ...

As wildfires, floods, and other climate disasters grow more frequent and severe, Airbnb.org, the home rental platform’s nonprofit arm, is scaling up its emergency response efforts. To support that ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. When a ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Weeks after wildfires burned more than 16,000 ...

Natural disasters and extreme weather are unavoidable, so it’s vital to stay prepared no matter where you live. From first aid kits and bug out bags to emergency radios and portable power stations, we ...

WASHINGTON - Tornado, hurricane or flood, many nursing homes are woefully unprepared to protect frail residents in a natural disaster, government investigators say.

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion recently supporting federal legislation that would provide tax credits to homeowners who upgrade their properties to withstand ...

Lastly, consider keeping photos of your home and big ticket items, such as appliances, TVs, stereos, or laptops — and write down serial numbers — so that you can prove what they looked like before the ...