The few structures still standing in Altadena and Pacific Palisades may offer clues on making homes more resistant to wildfire.

Designed by the master architect in the early 1940s, the landmarked Bonnet House offers city and canyon views from its serene ...

In some cases, homes were built with noncombustible materials such as stucco, brick or cement ... assessed the impacts of the fire on over 18,000 structures in Altadena – show possible ways ...

While it’s not a danger in and of itself, efflorescence can be linked to excess moisture, mold growth, or poor drainage.

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Shawn Robertson, 55, has lived in the same house his whole life. Now, he and his wife are thinking about whether they'd like ...

There's brick ... stucco with what used to be dark brown trim. It's a double-story building with five bedrooms and a den. I loved growing up in this house After adopting me, my parents brought me ...

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These mineral salts are found in granular materials like concrete, brick or stucco. Though excellent building ... but they aren't dangerous. Over time they can have a chemical reaction with ...

The Los Angeles wildfires recently showed people around the world that celebrity or not, no one is safe from fire.