"Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage:Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks...
In October 2014, the Oort comet Siding Spring made a close pass of Mars before going back to the cosmic suburbs. It won’t come back into the inner system for another 740,000 years. Studying the Oort cloud from Earth is a challenge because tiny meteors tens of thousands of AU away ...
McMansions are nicknamed after the fast-food restaurant McDonald’s. But, in general, they’re named to describe a type of home that resembles the quality of fast food: mass-produced, cheaply made, yet popular.2 Is it Worth it to Buy a McMansion? Whether it is worth it to buy a Mc...
If no capital improvements had been made, the taxable amount for the capital gain would normally be $75,000 ($975,000 sale price - $650,000 purchase price - $250,000 capital gains exclusion). Because the capital improvement increased the cost basis by $50,000, the taxable amount for the...
Condition of flashings: Roof flashing is made of thin metal strips that channel water away from crucial areas, like where two roof planes meet. This is the most common source of roof leaks and must be thoroughly examined. Condition of any penetrations: The inspector will look for cracked sky...
When it comes to optimizing the looks and functionality of your home, there are certainly a lot of things to consider. Windows, doors, blinds, shutters, siding; the list goes on and on. One of the most underrated pieces of home improvement materials is the storm door....
California made many other errors, but its decision to get single-deck trains is correct in its use case: the high-speed trainset market is almost entirely single-deck, and the issue of platform length is not relevant to captive high-speed rail since the number of stations that need high-...
Additionally, a new complex of sidings was built alongside the Scarborough-Whitby running line at Northstead. This arrangement proved very effective for handling the extra excursion traffic that Scarborough experienced every summer, so the land in Westwood was no longer needed. According to an old...
Earthshine gets easier to see as the Moon moves further from the Sun and the crescent fills out a bit. Our planet provides enough light to spot some of the larger craters. Credit: Bob King While the crescent is illuminated by direct sunlight, you’ll also see the full outline of the ...
appointed by the U.S. president and confirmed by the Senate, then votes on whether to go ahead with an enforcement action. The commission decides based on the investigation's findings, the Wells Submission (if one was made), and broader considerations of investor protection, SEC resources, and...