American Housing Culture
This is the direction which windows in America move (will not be accepting up and down).
Vertical
In many American suburbs, these two spaces serve different purposes: one is traditionally kept attractive for the neighborhood, while the other is more private and often used for barbecues, swimming pools, and family gatherings.
Front and back yard
This mixture of cement, water, sand, and gravel becomes extremely hard when it sets. It is widely used for foundations, floors, and walls.
Concrete
This organization, commonly abbreviated HOA, can require American homeowners to follow neighborhood rules concerning lawn maintenance, house colors, fences, and even where vehicles may be parked.
Homeowners Association
This part of a building is constructed below the walls and transfers the weight of the house to the ground. Without a stable one, a house could sink or develop cracks.
The foundation
What might an American say they want to do to their house when they want to make it better? This especially applies to a house that is a so-called "fixer-upper."
Renovations
Insulation is the material installed inside walls, roofs, and floors to reduce heat loss during winter and heat gain during summer. Name one specific type of / example of insulation material.
Fiberglass / Mineral wool / Recycled Paper / Foam
Beginning in the 1930s, this discriminatory American housing practice involved denying or restricting mortgages and other financial services in neighborhoods considered risky, often because of their racial composition. Its effects on wealth and residential segregation persist today.
Redlining
If a building is designed to prevent damage from seismic movement, what is it protected from?
Earthquakes