CodeNotes: Cutting, Drilling and Notching
This CodeNotes resource provides limits on the amount and location of bored holes and notches in dimension lumber.

This edition of CodeNotes — Cutting, Drilling and Notching — is based on the 2021 International Residential Code® . Introduction This CodeNotesTM provides an overview of the International Residential Code®…

5 Small Steps to Protect Your Home From Fire
By taking preventative measures to protect your home, you can help minimize the risk of death, injury and property damage caused by a fire.

The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2023 Home Structure Fires Report found that more than one-quarter of reported fires occur in home environments. And, during a five-year period, there were…