Car Batteries and Lead-Acid Batteries Car Batteries and Lead-Acid Batteries (Image Credits: Unsplash) Car batteries and lead-acid batteries are packed with toxic chemicals like sulfuric acid and lead. When dumped improperly, they can leak and contaminate soil and groundwater, posing long-term health hazards. Most states – including North Carolina – ban their disposal in regular …
Christopher Reed
After years of careful planning and following conventional retirement wisdom, I find myself in an unexpected position. I waited until 70 to claim Social Security benefits, believing this would maximize my financial security in retirement. The advice seemed sound at the time, and every financial expert I consulted reinforced this strategy. Now, three years into …
Picture this: your neighbor receives an official notice from code enforcement, demanding immediate action on what seemed like an innocent backyard improvement. Every year, thousands of homeowners face similar situations as local authorities crack down on yard features that silently violate municipal codes. Most property owners never realize their seemingly harmless landscaping choices or outdoor …
Moving Electrical Panels Into Bathroom Spaces Moving Electrical Panels Into Bathroom Spaces (image credits: unsplash) One of the most dangerous code violations involves relocating or having electrical panels within bathroom areas. Circuit breaker boxes cannot be located in bathrooms and must be accessible without lifting or moving obstructions. This violation poses serious safety risks when …
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Face Statewide Restrictions Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Face Statewide Restrictions (image credits: wikimedia) Your trusty gas-powered leaf blower might soon become a relic of the past. The two-stroke engines in gas leaf blowers can produce more pollution in just one hour than driving a car hundreds of miles. California has already phased them …
The Ancient Practice Getting Modern Recognition The Ancient Practice Getting Modern Recognition (image credits: unsplash) People have been boiling pineapples for centuries, long before it became a trendy health hack on social media. Indigenous peoples in Central and South America, particularly in regions like the Amazon rainforest and the Caribbean, used various parts of the …