Can I use business expenses since I live in AL. I'm a welder and worked in VA at 2 different jobs. Stayed in motels, rented a house for 2 months/apartment for 6 months.

I live in AL, but work in VA as a welder on construction jobs. I've worked at 2 different jobs. I've stayed in motels, rented a house for 2 months, and rented an apartment for 6 months because it was cheaper than the motels and quieter. Can I use the money I paid for lodging as business expenses?