Team USA

[SipahSalar]

But, as the crew observes, we have difficulty getting rid of stuff even when we get new stuff to replace it. Hence the outdated TV or computer in the basement, the stack of casette tapes even though you’ve moved onto CDs, or pile of CDs even though you’ve moved onto MP3s. The crew found that even the stuff that people have committed to get rid of accumulates in “liminal spaces” and can linger there for weeks, months, even years–something the box of old CDs and books sitting in the corner of my office reveals that I’m not immune to either. But this goes much further than an errant box. Of the homes the group studied, there were no cars in three-quarters of the garages—as they were too full with junk.

Makes flea markets an interesting place to visit.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Kids and their toys..

hmm seems the UK is taking the lead..

 

[Faiez]

what's the best place to live in USA ?

But if you're the kind of person who likes clothes or food, then welcome to paradise.

Lol.....that line was soooo funny...hahahha.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

what's the best place to live in USA ?



Lol.....that line was soooo funny...hahahha.

If there was a best place...we'd all move to that spot.

So many tradeoffs. Weather...quality of education...standard of living...taxes...average wage...home prices...crime...good economy.

No place has all of them perfectly. Maybe Virginia is close.
Just don't move to Indianoplis and become a Colts fan.

 

[Faiez]

If there was a best place...we'd all move to that spot.

So many tradeoffs. Weather...quality of education...standard of living...taxes...average wage...home prices...crime...good economy.

No place has all of them perfectly. Maybe Virginia is close.
Just don't move to Indianoplis and become a Colts fan.

For :

-weather (15-25centigrade).
-crime(low).
-nice views.
-reasonable land value.

How's Georgia ?

 

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For :

-weather (15-25centigrade).
-crime(low).
-nice views.
-reasonable land value.

How's Georgia ?

this may help
StateMaster - US Statistics, State Comparisons

 

[Faiez]

this may help
StateMaster - US Statistics, State Comparisons

let me rephrase, where would you love to live, given no money/job/tax/etc constraints.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

let me rephrase, where would you love to live, given no money/job/tax/etc constraints.

I'd have to think about for a bit. Not an easy answer. Maybe in a part of California or Virgina that is not too hot.

 

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Homes in the US: Master Bedrooms

Mattress Sizes │Mattress Size Guide from The Better Sleep Council
"Queen mattress dimensions are 60 inches wide by approximately 80 inches long – 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a full size mattress. These added inches can make all the difference in comfort, especially for couples, and have made the queen size mattress today's most popular mattress size. However, with 30 inches of personal space, each adult still has 9 inches less width than if they slept alone in a twin bed.

Recommendations: Queen size is a good choice for guest rooms, smaller master bedrooms and for couples who prefer close quarters. It's also a great choice for single sleepers who are also "sprawlers."

The king size mattress dimensions are 76 inches wide by approximately 80 inches long – about 18 inches wider than a queen. This is the closest a couple can come to having as much personal space (38 inches) as each would have on a twin bed. In fact, two twin extra-long beds pushed together are about the same size, an option that can offer a flexible arrangement for a guest room.

Recommendations: A king size mattress is the best choice for couples that want maximum personal sleeping space.

Master Bath:

Walk-in closet

 

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Homes in the US: Starter home - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Here's a family showing a tour of their new almost finished starter home. Since it is a starter it has a 3x3 setup (using a Great room - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia with 3 rooms on the first floor and 3 on the second (vs a 4x3 or 4x4 which has a Family room - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia aka the "casual" room and a Living room - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia aka the "formal" room)

 

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Homes in the US: Anatomy of a home

1st Floor

Family room

Living room

Dining Room

Kitchen (with a little breakfast table area)

1st floor half bathroom

Laundry area

interior door leading to garage area

 

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Homes in the US: Anatomy of a home

2nd floor

A typical US home has 3+ bedrooms upstairs:

#1 Master Bedroom as described above ( Team USA | Page 77 )

#2 Boys bedroom

#3 Girls Bedroom

The hallway bathroom used by the kids (bathroom in Master bedroom used by parents)

Hallway to staircase

if bedroom #4 is available this is usually an office

 

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Homes in the US: Anatomy of a home

3rd floor ( Attic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia )

Depending upon the size it can be everything from useless to useful

but in the end it is mostly for storage

 

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Homes in the US: Anatomy of a home

Sub-level ( Basement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia )

Not all homes in the U.S. have basements. They are more common in the Northern areas due to frost line issues ( Why do northern houses have basements? | ShopYourWay.com ) If you do have a basement and it has adequate height clearance you can add another 50% to the usable space in your home.

The cement basement usually has all the utility items in the home (water pipe from street, sewer connection, gas line into house (or oil tank), electrical circuit breaker box, telephone wire connection, cable connection, heating system, air conditioning condenser units (if not in attic). The ceiling of the basement will be a jumble of hot/cold water pipes, electrical wiring, fiberglass insulation, and possibly forced air ductwork.

You can fix up your basement to add livable space

 

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The last of the 11 Federal Holidays observed in the US: Christmas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

While it may be perceived from the outside as yet another Christian Holiday (like Easter); Christmas in the US has turned into more of a generic gift-giving holiday (like a hyper Valentine's Day) rather than some highly religious observance day. The gift-giving is more targeted towards children (they get multiple surprise gifts from "Santa" which adults do not receive. Adults just receive gifts from each other).

Wait in line to have your kids' picture taken with Santa at the Mall (it's optional for adults to jump into the pic too..you can even bring the family dog) and the lines are looooooong. Cost me $35 this year (7 different pics on a disc)

Lights displays inside/outside abound

Kids unwrapping Santa's gifts.

(to be continued...)