Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can combine to create the perfect environment for ...

A Louisiana woman’s attempt to go for a skinny-dip did not end swimmingly, authorities said, after she allegedly attacked a ...

When a pipe bursts or a storm tears through your roof, your first instinct is usually to grab a mop, call a contractor, and ...

Authorities and care organisations are appealing for urgent donations of food, clothing and other necessities ...

Homeowners have said they are "freezing" in their newbuild properties during winter due to problems with insulation and ...

There’s no shortage of kitchen gadgets claiming to “change your life” — and no shortage of them ending up in your donation ...

Thick, grey smoke is blanketing the town of Yea, and most residents have left. But some are staying to protect their homes ...

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into ...

On the first anniversary of the most destructive wildfires in the L.A. area, the scant home construction projects stand out ...

Heat alerts are on the way and authorities are preparing for packed beaches and an extreme fire risk in at least one region ...