Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Safe rooms are growing in popularity with homeowner fears of ...

Home should be a place where people feel comfortable and safe. But the poor quality of many Australian houses means this isn't possible for some people. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

— -- When Maplesville, Ala., opened a community storm shelter in 2007, some residents complained that it was a waste of money, says town clerk Sheila Haigler. That changed in April 2011 when a ...