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With the rain picking up as we transition into the depths of spring, you’re definitely at more risk of hydroplaning and getting into an accident because of the water that can build up on the road. We do not like this, because we know that you love your vehicle and don’t want anything to […]
The weather is warming up and that means you’ve got more time (and probably motivation) to clean out your vehicle. A great place to start, if we may say, is your air vents. There’s nothing to make your vehicle feel a little cleaner than a sweet smell blowing through the air vents! And especially […]
When you’re driving down the road in the spring, how many potholes do you think you encounter on your way from Point A to Point B? They’re definitely not an uncommon occurrence, and they’re more dangerous than you might think. But where do they come from, and how can you avoid them? Better yet, […]
Spring is here! In my house, we have a totally different name for this time of year, and it’s “Allergy Season.” I have really terrible allergies all year round, but when the warmer weather hits I have to add a couple Benadryl a night and a Flonase spritz in the morning to my allergy […]
If you, like me, have a big family and a lot of sports equipment to tote around, the arrival of spring and inevitable coming of summer mean that whatever gear you’ve been toting around is about to multiply and start to smell. Really, really smell. But there’s a definite art in separating out the […]
Some of us are what we’d call “handy,” which means that we are good at fixing things and not having to seek out the help of professionals. However, when it comes to cars, no matter how handy you are there are still some repairs that you should always leave to the pros. Sure, it’s […]
Spring is springing and that means it’s time to get your car in shape again after the winter we’ve just had. It’s easy – check out this great guide to spring car maintenance that you can do yourself! Start with your tires, even if you drive on “all season” tires. Heavy, consistent snow and […]
Do you have blind spots in your vehicle? It’s common – and easy to remedy! One way to get rid of those blind spots is to stick convex mirrors on to your wing mirrors in the outer corners. You can find these small mirrors at your local auto parts store. Make sure your mirrors […]
How often do you check your oil? Let me guess – you don’t, really, unless someone specifically asks you to. Well, let me ask you to do it at least once a month. Take your phone out right now and set a recurring monthly calendar event to check your oil. How about Saturday morning? […]
Do you like to travel? Do you have a dog? Check out our tips for traveling with your dog! The first order of business is to never travel with a sick dog. If your dog is ill, take them to the vet and then hire a dogsitter or find a place to board your […]


