You’re clearing out your garage this fall, and your garbage bin is undoubtedly the easiest place to toss what you no longer need. But California law bans many of the things that are likely in your home from that bin. These are the things Californians can’t legally toss in a household garbage bin. Note: This…
Tossing a little food to a wild animal can feel kind. But in Florida, it can get you fined, and the list goes well beyond the animals you’d expect. Here are the wild animals Floridians should leave unfed, and why. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Wildlife feeding rules and penalties are subject…
That sweet potato in your cart may have been dug up months ago. Between the field and the store, North Carolina sweet potatoes go through a lot more than a quick wash. Here’s what happens to them once the harvest is in. 1. Moving Bins Gently A sweet potato’s skin is thin enough that cuts…
The boats may be out of the water, but the lakes are far from done for the year. Folks who spend lots of time by a lake notice plenty changing as the cold settles in, right up to the first skim of ice. Here’s what Minnesotans who love their lakes keep an eye on as…
You make your kid a generous offer, and it comes with one string attached. Then plans change, and years later, the two of you see the deal very differently. Plenty of Floridians who’ve made a promise to family may know how tricky that can get. Here’s how one dad’s story played out, what Reddit said,…
You’ve got a deer in the back of your truck and a processor waiting down the road. For Michigan hunters, that’s when a missing tag or a skipped step can turn into a hassle at the door. Here’s what processors would like you to have handled before you pull in. Note: This is general information,…
That sunrise walk through the woods may not be as quiet as you think this time of year. Hunting rules can reach Pennsylvanians who’ve never held a bow. Here’s what non-hunters should know before heading outdoors this season. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Hunting rules and season dates are subject to change,…
The holiday crowds are on their way, and so are the thieves who work them. Floridians heading out to shop, celebrate or travel may be making their job easier without realizing it. Here’s what pickpockets would rather you not know. Note: This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Card liability rules and dollar…
The crisp apple you buy next spring may have been picked this month. A lot happens to it between the tree and your kitchen. Here’s what Washington orchards get up to in October before that fruit reaches the store. 1. Starch-Iodine Tests Washington State University (WSU) harvest guidance points orchards to a simple starch-iodine test…
Think about the last time you grabbed your mail. You probably didn’t wonder what it took to get it there, especially if you live deep in theTennessee countryside. Here’s what rural carriers would like you to know about your mailbox. 1. Stamps on the Route You can buy stamps from your rural mail carrier. The…
