How to Clean a Chimney
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Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist
Home maintenance is an ongoing process. From raking leaves and replacing shingles to cleaning disposals and replacing batteries...
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How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
Usually, a car battery lasts 3-5 years. However, how long a car battery lasts varies based on weather...
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How to Prevent the Spread of Kids’ Germs
Schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities are full of energy and fun — and they’re also full of kids’...
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Firework Safety Tips
Summer fun is about enjoying celebrations and time outdoors with activities like swimming, grilling out, going to parades...
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Highway Driving Tips for Teens
Driving on the highway for the first time can be nerve-racking, which is why it’s common for new...
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Mid-Year Outlook: Key Trends Shaping the Construction Industry in 2025
By Ben Ayers, AVP, Senior Economist, NationwideThe construction industry enters the second half of 2025 facing a complex...
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The Itch You Can Fix: A Guide to Managing Itchy Pet Month
August is just around the corner and with it comes Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Warmer weather means more...
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Driving tech is helping parents raise safer teen drivers—here’s how it works
For many parents, handing over the car keys to a teenager feels like handing over their heart, wrapped...
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20 Fun Family Game Night Ideas
For many families, game night is a big tradition. It can be a great way to make memories...
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Why Your Car Won’t Start
It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a driver. You turn the key in your...
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12 Common Car Noises and What They Mean
One minute you’re driving your car and everything seems fine, and the next moment you hear a strange...
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The Ultimate Car Maintenance Checklist [Infographic]
Staying on top of your car’s maintenance can prolong the life of your vehicle. It can also save...
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Online Shopping vs. In-Store Shopping: Pros and Cons
Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience whether they...
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13 Efficient Housecleaning Tips
Cleaning can be a hassle and time-consuming, but the end result — a clean house — is definitely...
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Why Did My Gas Gauge Stop Working?
Have you ever found yourself on a long drive, glancing nervously at the gas gauge as it sits...
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Signs of a Bad Alternator or Battery
To understand whether you have a bad alternator or a bad battery, you need to understand how a...
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What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars
In the early 2000s, luxury car manufacturers began producing automobiles that were missing something: a key. Like many...
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How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
Usually, a car battery lasts 3-5 years. However, how long a car battery lasts varies based on weather...
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Trailer Towing Tips: How to Prevent Trailer Sway
There are few things more frightening while towing your recreational vehicle than trailer sway. A sudden gust, a...
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How to Secure Your Door When You’re a Renter
It may be just a rental, but it’s got all your stuff in it. There are many boxes...
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