North Carolina, You’re Breaking A Lot Of House Rules
Do you leave the house without making your bed? Can you fall asleep without putting things away? These are some of the more common house rules your parents probably implemented…
Do you leave the house without making your bed? Can you fall asleep without putting things away? These are some of the more common house rules your parents probably implemented when you were a child. And chances are at least some of them stuck with you. But how many house rules from childhood do you still implement today? I for one will inevitably have a bad day if I leave my bedroom a mess in the morning. But as much as I try to stick to that habit I still break my own rules from time to time. And apparently I'm not alone. According to a new study from our friends at Home Advisor, North Carolina breaks a lot of house rules.
But what constitutes a "house rule"? Home Advisor says that the most common are:
- Put items back in place: 88% of households
- Share household chores: 81% of households
- Keep room clean: 80% of households
- Turn off lights leaving the room: 76% of households
- Clear dish after eating: 76% of households
- Turn off the TV when not watching: 75% of households
- No climbing on furniture: 65% of households
- Knock before entering rooms: 54% of households
- No interrupting: 50% of households
- Help set and clear the table: 47% of households
In Contrast, The Most Broken House Rules Are:
- Put things back where you found them
- No interrupting
- Keep your room clean
- No eating in front of the TV
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room
- Make your bed
- Clear your dish when you’re finished eating
- Knock before entering rooms
To find out what house rules North Carolinians hold onto…and ones they break, HomeAdvisor surveyed 2,200 people. And this is what they learned:
- North Carolina ranked #1 in the nation with the most broken house rules.
- N.C.’s most common house rule is to put things back where you found them.
- The state's most broken house rule is also to put things back where you found them.
- Nationwide, 77% think implementing house rules causes less family conflict
Take a look at the full survey results here.
Here’s Where To Retire In North Carolina Affordably On $2,500 Per Month
Where and when to retire are important decisions. You want to be in a location where you can fully enjoy retirement. But you also want to make the most of your money. North Carolina is a constantly growing state offering fantastic collegiate education, job opportunities, and recreational destination. And in 2022, it was named America’s Top State for Business by CNBC. But once you're done with your working days, should you stay? If you're looking to retire in North Carolina here's where you can do it affordably.
The lower-than-average cost of living as well as proximity to both the mountains and the coast make it an ideal place to kick back and relax. Whether you want to immerse yourself in everything a city or town offers, or road trip across the state. You'll find the perfect location in North Carolina. But which ones make the list of the best places to retire in North Carolina affordably? The folks at Go Banking Rates compiled a list of the top 6 places to retire on $2,500 a month in North Carolina.
Keep reading to see which cities and towns are the most retirement friendly. You can also read the full Go Banking Rates study here.
Raleigh
The largest city on this list is the capital city. While some may see a rivalry between Raleigh and Charlotte, I've lived in both and think both are fantastic places to call home.
Garner
American Idol may have made Garner, NC look like small town USA but instead, it's a bustling suburb of Raleigh. You'll get all the amenities of living in a big city but with the small community-like feel of any of our state's suburbs.
Wilmington
Where better to retire than by the beach? You're just a short drive from several NC beaches in Wilmington.
Durham
The triangle is faring well on this list. Durham seems to find itself rising more and more on a variety of lists and for good reason!
Concord
This is as close as you'll get to the Queen City for an affordable retirement. Concord has been growing steadily and it's a wonderful town to retire.
Greensboro
It feels like Greensboro often gets overlooked between Raleigh and Charlotte. But it's an affordable location to call home especially in retirement.
