Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.

As more homeowners stay put longer, many are hitting a wall—literally. One in 4 say they need more space, according to one survey, with another quarter reporting they outgrew their home just two years ...

Upper Burrell planners are recommending approval for a proposed building addition at the Alcoa Technical Center. The township’s planning commission issued the recommendation at its meeting Tuesday.