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Road Rage: Drive with Caution
If you have any type of commute, I’m sure you’ve [...]
Renters: 6 Autumn Safety Tips
Renters: 6 Autumn Safety Tips With the heat of summer cooling off, your thoughts may turn to enjoying the crisp, autumn air and watching the leaves change into vibrant colors. As you prepare to get [...]
Does Car Insurance Cover Hitting A Deer?
Does Car Insurance Cover Hitting A Deer? Comprehensive coverage on your car insurance policy typically covers deer accidents. Comprehensive coverage may help pay to repair or replace your vehicle if it's damaged when you hit [...]
How to Make the Most of Your Gas Money on a Road Trip
A road trip can be a good way to visit new places without having to pay for a plane ticket, but the cost of gas can also add up. A little planning may help you get more [...]
Five Keys to Packing a Healthy School Lunch
It’s back-to-school season — and while the kids embark on a year of new discoveries, parents can help fuel them by making lunch healthy and enjoyable. Forget the same old PB&J sandwiches and potato chips. Here [...]
How to Keep Your Stuff Safe on Campus
When you’re in college, you can be surrounded by hundreds of people each day in places like the classroom, library or your dorm building. With so many people around, it’s important to keep your belongings safeguarded at [...]
4 Tips to Save Money in College
If you’re heading off to college, you’re probably meeting friends, setting up your mini-fridge and choosing your meal plan. But, you may also need to think about the cost of tuition, books and other fees you’ll have this upcoming [...]
Quick Fix: How to Use an Onion to Clean Your Grill
Cleaning up probably isn’t most people’s favorite part of hosting a summer barbecue, but a raw onion and a little elbow grease may help get your grill clean after the guests are gone. Step 1: [...]
Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool in Summer
If you are wondering how to keep your car cool during summer, there are plenty of simple things you can do. From maximizing your air conditioning to taking advantage of a shady spot when parking, [...]
4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next ATV Ride
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become important pieces of equipment for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore everything from farmland to remote backcountry. ATVs can travel off-road, up and down hills, between trees, over rocky ground and [...]
The Importance of Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are often a part of American’s Fourth of July traditions, but it’s important to know how to handle them safely. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says fireworks are the cause of approximately 18,500 fires every year. Even [...]
8 Tips for Flying With Your Dog or Cat
For many animal lovers, it’s hard to imagine a family vacation without your four-legged friend. Preparation is extremely important — and is usually overlooked, says Jaclyn Rosenberg, marketing communications coordinator for the companion animals department [...]
Flooding 101: 5 Reasons It May Flood
The most common natural disaster in the United States, according to Ready.gov, is flooding. But, even though they’re regular occurrences, floods — and the situations that lead to them — aren’t always readily understood. Here are the [...]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for a Car-Loving Dad
Wondering what to buy your car-loving dad for Father’s Day? From a simple car wash to an unforgettable experience behind the wheel of a race car, here are some Father’s Day gift ideas geared toward [...]
Motorcyclists: Tips for Choosing Protective Gear
Before you take your motorcycle on the road, it’s important to consider what gear may help you stay safe and comfortable during your ride. Protective gear serves two purposes: protection and comfort, according to the Motorcycle [...]
Keep Safe and Reduce Lightning Damage at Home
Some people are fascinated by lightning. But it’s important to remember that those incredible flashes of light can also present a serious threat to you and your home, with the potential to create power surges, start [...]
What to Do When Your Car’s Engine Overheats
The last thing most people expect when they get behind the wheel is their car engine overheating. But, it’s important to know what steps to take when a car overheats so you can handle the [...]
How to Care for Your Most Important Yard Tools
Take care of your tools, and they’ll take care of you. That’s solid advice if you consider that well-maintained tools may make outdoor tasks easier (just try slicing through tough sod with a dull shovel). [...]
Celebrate Mother’s Day: Nice Things to Do for Your Mom
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you’re probably thinking about ways thank your mom for everything she’s done for you. But why just limit it to one day of appreciation? Here are some ideas for [...]
How to Charge Your Phone or Laptop When the Power is Out
Whether it’s due to an electrical issue or inclement weather, a power outage can leave you feeling helpless. Ready.gov says it’s always a good idea to be prepared for a power outage. While it’s a [...]
Noisy Brakes: Common Causes and Possible Solutions
Making sure your car is functioning properly is an important responsibility if you’re a driver. Oftentimes, you may be able to determine that your vehicle needs some sort of repair by feeling how it drives, [...]
5 Ways Drivers Can Safely Share the Road With Bikes
A growing number of Americans are strapping on their helmets and hopping on their bicycles to get exercise or commute to work. In larger U.S. cities, the share of bike commuters nearly doubled between 2006 [...]
Spring is Here: Get Your Home Ready!
After a long, hard winter, spring is finally, hopefully, maybe even desperately, expected to arrive. Here are some home maintenance tips to help welcome the new season. Weatherstripping The Department of Energy (DOE) says weatherstripping the windows [...]
10 DIY Cleaners That Will Turn You Into a Green Machine
We all love our homes smelling fresh and clean, but you don’t have to rely on store-bought cleaners to do the job. These do-it-yourself cleaners contain only a few simple ingredients and can be put into recycled containers [...]
4 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
Many people might agree that filing taxes isn’t an enjoyable task — but once you’re done filling out the forms, you may get excited if you see that a refund is coming your way. If your tax [...]
Daylight Saving: 9 Important Tasks Beyond Changing Your Clocks
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, when we set our clocks back an hour. Many of the devices we use to tell time will make that change automatically, but, of course, you’ll [...]
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