Staying put as you age sounds simple. But a report from Arizona State University looked at home prices, rents, incomes and insurance, and some of what it found is hard to hear for older Arizonans. Here’s what the findings could mean for older Arizonans and the people who love them. Note: This is general information,…
After a long power outage, a generator starts to sound like a smart purchase. New Jersey homeowners may find that the rules start well before the machine shows up, and they can change from town to town. Here are the rules that can change the day you install a generator. Note: This is general information,…
A wood stove sounds cozy. Then you start the paperwork. Ohioans adding a stove have several rules to sort out before the first fire. Here’s what to sort out before you light it. Note: This is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Code, permit, tax and insurance rules are subject to change. 1….
Fence materials aren’t cheap, and tearing out a fence you built wrong costs that much more. Tennessee homeowners run into different fence rules depending on the city, the land next door, and what’s under their soil. Here are the rules to know before you spend a dollar on lumber. Note: This is general information, not…
You’re cleaning out the garage, and everything’s headed for the curb. Floridians may be surprised to learn that some of what’s sitting out there isn’t allowed in a household garbage bin by law. Here’s what Floridians can’t legally toss in their household garbage bin. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Disposal rules are…
Your backyard fence came with your house. You’ve just never been sure whose job it is to keep it up. Many Kentuckians go years without learning what the law says a neighbor can and can’t do along a line like that. These are the things a neighbor can’t legally do at your property line. Note:…
The fields go bare, and the last trucks roll in. It looks like the work is done, but for Idahoans in potato country, the potatoes still have a long way to go before they reach your table. Here’s what happens once the harvest is in, and why it keeps people busy into winter. 1. Seed…
The day your tenant signs the lease, you’re a landlord. That title comes with duties, and some of them start before anyone moves in. Here’s what Illinois homeowners need to sort out before they rent out their basement. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and local ordinances are subject to change….
How does a tiny Florida town become famous among drivers for all the wrong reasons? For a few of them, it started with how many tickets their officers wrote. Here’s the story behind each town’s reputation, and what drivers should know before they pass through. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws…
Building a pool in Arizona is exciting, but the fun comes with a checklist. State law sets requirements from the start, and cities like Phoenix can add more. Here’s what applies as soon as your pool installation begins. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Pool rules and permit requirements vary by city and…
