Potatoes are “America’s favorite vegetable” for more than five years in a row now, with the average American consuming about 113 pounds (about 51 kilos)… ( Read More )
What Happens if Your House is a Total Loss
In the fall of 2006, my closest aunt remodeled her main-floor laundry room and the adjacent office. They put in new flooring, painted, installed a… ( Read More )
Where Did Katrina Hit the Hardest?
In August of 2005, the largest and most destructive hurricane surged through many states along the Gulf Coast, with New Orleans in Louisiana getting slammed… ( Read More )
Is Ford Making a Commercial Move of Corporate Headquarters?
In recent years, there has been significant growth and excitement around the revitalization of the City of Detroit, with the support of the State of… ( Read More )
Does New Jersey Have Hurricanes?
Hurricanes can form both in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. But, as hurricanes have a west-northwest motion, it’s typically the hurricanes that form… ( Read More )
What Causes the Most Damage During a Hurricane?
Hurricanes, technically called tropical cyclones, begin to fill our news feed around the period of June to November. It’s hurricane season once again in the… ( Read More )
Which City has Better Weather Austin or Dallas?
When looking at the map of Texas, I try to comprehend how these two cities, Austin and Dallas, could have such different climates yet be… ( Read More )
Who Helps the Nonprofits After a Natural Disaster?
When natural disasters strike, it is typically the government and nonprofits that flock to the affected communities to offer assistance. They are among the first… ( Read More )
What Are the Methods of Flood Risk Management?
Where my home sits, there is a lot of sandy soil. In fact, if I want to plant anything, I need to add potting soil… ( Read More )
Who Cleans Up After a Fire?
When I was a young teenager, my mother made the move from working in the schools to partnering with her brother (my uncle) in a… ( Read More )