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In Texas, very few homes have basements, despite occasional severe weather and formidable heat. A nice, cool basement seems like a practical and economical idea. So why don’t more homes in Texas have basements – are they illegal? No law forbids basements in Texas, and...
The counties in Southern Nebraska statistically experience the most tornadoes in the state. This is probably an area you’d want to a avoid. But which area gets the most. Hall County, Nebraska, gets more tornadoes than anywhere else in the...
In Texas, there are ways to lower property taxes through exemptions because of the high property tax rate in the state. However, if you are an individual over the age of 65, you have options to help alleviate the burden of high property taxes. For...
Sacramento is a beautiful place to live, but like many other large cities in California, it has its share of crime. The high rate of violent crimes makes living here difficult for some people who may not have the resources or support system to avoid these problems....
Miami is a beautiful place with beaches, yacht clubs, and fun shopping. However, some parts of Miami are dangerous. It would be wise to know good and bad areas. If you move to Miami, you should know what you need to watch out for. Miami is full of lovely places to...
Stucco is one of the oldest types of material used to side housing, with roots dating back to ancient Greece. But can it be used in Texas? Is it used in cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and more? If not, why? Stucco, when appropriately installed, works fine in...
When most people think about Boston, they think about the Red Sox and the Boston Tea Party. However, when looking to move there, there are a few places that you want to consider avoiding. Here is a list of neighborhoods to reconsider and some safe...
Living in Texas, you may be wondering if getting stucco on your house is worth the cost? Does it last long enough in Texas to make the cost beneficial? There are many very old stucco homes in Texas. When properly installed, stucco can last several decades and, in some...
When cities report crime statistics over national averages, they are deemed to be dangerous. Unfortunately, some of Salt Lake City is known for its higher violent crime rate, so much so that there are specific neighborhoods you should avoid. Salt Lake City is not a...