Fresh snow looks great right up until you remember the sidewalk in front of your house is yours to clear. In many Colorado cities, you’ve got about a day to get it done, and missing it can cost anything from a modest fee to a bill in the thousands. Here’s how the snow shoveling rules…
The next time you order South Carolina shrimp, we’re going to make you consider what the captain does when the nets start coming up light. Winter closings, night limits and a fleet that’s shrunk over the years make a slow season harder to ride out than you’d think. Here’s how some South Carolina shrimpers have…
A new Rutgers poll found that New Jerseyans’ pride in their state doesn’t rise or fall in a straight line with age. Income, hometown type and gender add more detail, and some of the gaps are smaller than you’d guess. Here’s how New Jerseyans answered, and what separated the groups. How the Poll Was Run…
If the smoke alarm in your rental starts chirping, who buys the replacement? In North Carolina, that’s usually your landlord’s job, and the same goes for more repairs than many renters expect. Here’s what the law puts on your landlord, and when a repair can still end up on your bill. Note: This is general…
Finding someone living on your property isn’t something any owner plans for. Ohio’s rules for kicking out a squatter come with steps and deadlines, and knowing the basics early can help you act with a clear head. Here’s what the law says, in plain English. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws…
A paycheck that covered the basics a few years ago isn’t stretching as far today for many Ohio households. Here’s where costs have climbed faster than pay, threatening middle-class Ohioans to get priced out of. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices, rates and dollar amounts are subject to change. 1. Child Care…
Tennessee law lets each cemetery write and enforce its own rules. That means what’s welcome at one grave can be against the rules at another cemetery, and some set a fine. Here’s what those rules cover, and where you can find them before you leave anything behind this Veterans Day. Note: This is general information,…
The sky may still be clear, but somewhere in Arkansas a power crew could already be packing for several days on the road. Most customers never see it happen. Here’s what goes on out of sight before the ice arrives. 1. Watching the Ice Forecast The forecast drives the early work for power crews. Entergy…
Finding strangers hunting on your land can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. Alabamians who own land have more options than they might think, and some are pretty simple. Here’s what landowners can do, and where the limits are. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Hunting rules and penalties are subject to change,…
Few conversations with a neighbor are as awkward as the one about a repair bill. Kentuckians who share a driveway may assume the cost splits evenly, but the law doesn’t always see it that way. Here are the rules worth knowing before your quote comes in. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property…
