How to prepare for power outages caused by storms. As summer comes to an end, it’s not uncommon to experience late-summer storms.  Unfortunately, these storm conditions can cause inconvenient power outages.  To ensure that you are ready for this situation, try out these suggestions to prepare for power outages caused by storms. Have a flashlight...

Take these steps to sell your car. If you have a car that you wish to sell, then you don’t necessarily need to work through a dealership.  In fact, many car owners take it upon themselves to sell their car independently.  If you want to go this route, you may not know where to begin. ...

Keep the roads safe this back-to-school season. With the start of the new school year approaching, it’s important to remember that traffic patterns and driving risks will change when school’s back in session.  To ensure that you are doing your part to keep the roads safe this back-to-school season, here are some of the driving...

Take these steps to care for your car this summer. If you live in a place that experiences extreme summer weather, then it’s important that you keep car maintenance in mind.  For instance, you need to protect your car from overheating.  Here are some of the suggestions that you should try to care for your...

Encourage your teen to wear their seat belt. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teens have the lowest rate of seat belt use of any age group.  This is immensely troubling as seat belt use is one of the best ways to save lives and minimize the injuries sustained in an auto...

Protect your home from grease fires. One of the most common household fire risks is actually kitchen grease fires.  Fortunately, there are precautions that you can take to reduce your risk of these types of fires breaking out.  Protect your home from grease fires with these prevention and extinguishing tips. Preventing Grease Fires Grease fires...

Save electricity and money this summer with these air conditioning tips. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air conditioning accounts for about 6% of all residential electricity use in the country.  This translates in an annual $29 billion in electricity every year.  With energy costs ever increasing, it’s in every homeowner’s best interest to...

Things to think about when deciding between a new or used car. If you are looking to buy a car, then you have a lot of decisions resting on your shoulders.  One of the biggest things to decide is whether you should go with a new or used vehicle.  Here ‘s what you should consider...

An overview of the most common types of car keys and the steps you should take if you misplace them. As cars have gotten more technologically advanced, so have their keys.  While newer car keys offer convenient features, they are also more expensive to replace.  Depending on the model and year of your car, replacing...

Try out this perfect dish for your Memorial Day party. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, you may be planning a barbecue, potluck, or another type of gathering to celebrate the holiday.  No matter what kind of party you are hosting, it’s important that you serve your guests some delicious food.  Need help with your...