An iguana in the yard can chew up your plants and test your patience. Florida homeowners often assume they can deal with it however they like, but the rules go beyond that. Here are the iguana rules worth knowing before you take matters into your own hands. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
Slowing down for a small town can feel like a hassle, until you see the ticket. Some Georgia towns have drawn attention for how much money tickets bring in, though the records don’t tell the same story everywhere. Here’s what the records show, so you know where to ease off the gas. Note: This is…
A green light doesn’t always mean go in Massachusetts, and state law says so. It’s not the only mind-boggling rule like that. These are the things Massachusetts drivers can get ticketed for that feel completely legal to many. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic rules and fines are subject to change, so…
Maple syrup season may be months away, but the work starts long before the first tap. Granite Staters who run a sugarhouse spend the fall getting ready while everyone else is out looking at the leaves. Here are the fall jobs sugarmakers can’t afford to put off. 1. Clearing Fallen Timber Clearing fallen timber from…
Step outside on a fall night, and you might hear something calling from the trees. Pennsylvanians may hear more than one kind of owl this time of year, and the calls can be easy to mix up. Here’s how to tell which owl you’re hearing. 1. Great Horned Owl Step outside on a fall or…
Halloween pranks are supposed to be harmless fun. Under Texas law, some of them can lead to criminal charges, for adults and kids alike. Here are the pranks that can cross the line, and where that line is. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Criminal penalties and dollar thresholds are subject to change….
A Georgia commute on I-75 often means sharing the road with big rigs. From the cab of a truck, that same stretch of road can look very different. Here’s what truckers wish commuters understood. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws are subject to change, so confirm the current requirements with the…
A big storm can leave a neighbor’s tree on your roof, or yours on theirs. For New Yorkers, who pays doesn’t always come down to whose yard the tree grew in. Here are the rules that decide who’s responsible. Note: This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Court rulings, statutes and policy terms…
Nobody signs a lease thinking about a burst pipe or a long power outage. Virginians renting their first place can save themselves the scramble by stocking a few basics ahead of time. Here are the supplies new renters wish they’d had on hand. Note: This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Rental rules…
Buying a lake house can feel like buying your own stretch of beach. In Michigan, that sand may not be as private as your deed suggests, especially on the Great Lakes. Here are the rules that decide who owns the beach out front. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and court…
