his wife and two teenage children were still in shock, and even before being able to see the charred remains, the family had made a decision: "We want to rebuild our house," Raskin said.
He finished the “beautiful two-storey house” in 2015 after months of sweat and tears, between shifts battling blazes in Beaverton, just outside Portland. Then four weeks ago, the home disappeared in minutes, destroyed by two monster wildfires that converged on this idyllic ...
This allowed many residents to choose from a menu of options and quickly build a house. Some homeowners, like Carol McHale, were not so lucky. She and her partner lost more than $100,000 of their personal savings after a builder asked for m...
David Kovalevski wants to rebuild his century-old Altadena craftsman house that burned in the Eaton Fire northeast of Los Angeles, but the task looks daunting. "When can we even start?" he said. "It looks like a war zone." He is trying to understand what insurance will pay, an...
David Kovalevski wants to rebuild his century-old Altadena craftsman house that burned in the Eaton Fire northeast of Los Angeles, but the task looks daunting. “When can we even start?” he said. “It looks like a war zone.” He is trying to understand what insurance will pay, and ho...
After a while, the second alarm rang, and we ran out quickly to line up. On the way down the stairs, it was smoother. But when running, Li Tingxuan tripped, fortunately, Miao Xinyin ran over when Wang Yifan stopped, just did not cause. Later, we ran to the playground without ...
A firefighter pulls a hose in front of a burnt house as the Mountain Fire scorches acres in Camarillo Heights, Camarillo, California, on Nov. 6, 2024.ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images Why blazes in the fall and wintertime can prove worse ...
“After a disaster, people looking to rebuild will get a flood of contractors coming to them and saying they can help and they ‘know the system.’ Sometimes they’re looking for a quick payout,” Layugan said. “Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate clean-up or immediate repairs....
“I really hope my neighbors who lost their homes rebuild because I want to have that community again,” says Eleanor Norman, 11. Her home was damaged in the Eaton fire. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Eleanor Norman, 11, of Altadena ...
Unexpected emergencies such as a car accident or a job loss can wipe out your savings account in a matter of days, but this list of 38 ways to save money offers bite-sized steps you can take today to rebuild your savings and reach your financial goals. Next:Adjust your thermostat. 2/...