If you’re house hunting in Florida, don’t count on a basement for all your moving boxes. Most homes there are built without one, and the reason starts under your feet. Here’s why basements are so rare in the Sunshine State. A Shallow Water Table A basement floor has to sit below ground level, and in…
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…
Many speeding stops end with a ticket and a lighter wallet. But some Virginians can find themselves facing something far more serious than a fine, and it can happen faster than you’d think. Here are the speeding rules that can land you in court instead of just paying up. Note: This is general information, not…
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’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,…
The leaves are coming down faster than you can rake them. What Illinois homeowners can do with that pile depends on the county, the town and even the bag you use. Here’s how to handle this year’s leaves without breaking the rules. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Burning, pickup and dumping rules…
When farmers have a rough year, the hardware store, the diner and the bank down the road can feel it too. That matters for Iowans, since many paychecks tie back to agriculture. Here’s what a recent report says about this year and what it could mean for your wallet. Note: This is general information, not…
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,…
