If you’ve noticed gas, sulfur, sweet, or burning smells coming from your car that you can’t get rid of, it may be time to bring your car to a mechanic for repair. These smells could be a sign of more serious problems with your car’s engine, such as overheating. Here are some types of smells...
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Are you prepared for hurricane season? In an average season, about 18 named storms occur. Of those storms, 3 are typically major hurricanes and another 6 vary in intensity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).[1] The time to prepare for a hurricane is before it hits. By knowing how to prepare for...
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How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in Your Car As awful as it is to experience a hot summer day in the car without AC, most people don’t think much about their car’s air conditioning system until it stops working. Many of us might be surprised when the cabin airflow suddenly begins to ebb,...
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Ever heard someone say their car needs a tune up? What exactly do they mean? What is a car tune up? In years past, cars used to regularly require intricate procedures wherein many engine parts were replaced, adjusted, and tuned. This extensive process was aptly referred to as a “tune up”, but it gradually became...
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The dashboard of a car is full of mysterious lights that run the gamut from warning to a friendly reminder. Most of these lights remain dark most of the time, and when they do emerge, few people understand all of them. The check engine light is cardinal among these cryptic signals, with many possible reasons...
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Nearly half a million people are injured in distracted driving-related accidents each year. Learn about how to steer clear of the dangers of distracted driving. What is distracted driving? Distracted driving is a true hazard of the road. It’s the cause of countless accidents and is completely preventable. Activities ranging from eating to texting divert...
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If your car has disc brakes, then you’ve got a small piece of material called a brake pad to thank every time you slow down or stop. When you press down on the brake pedal, brake pads are pushed against a disc in your tire, creating the friction that slows your car.1 This process will...
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A boat needs a lot of tender loving care, even when it’s going to be out of the water for the winter. Properly caring for your boat can be very cost effective in the long term, because you’ll avoid needing to pay for expensive repairs like broken exhaust manifolds, or worse, replacing an engine. Even...
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Certain foods that are good for humans can be dangerous and even toxic to pets – leading to a variety of health problems. Protect your dog or cat by not letting them get their paws on these dangerous foods. Print out this handy PDF to hang on your fridge as a reminder of what foods are...
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Despite their relatively easy operation, cars are actually very complex machines. Cars need fuel to operate, but what does the engine actually do with it? In general, a standard internal combustion engine — what the majority of fuel-powered vehicles have today — uses air combined with gasoline to produce power.[1] Of course, it gets more...
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The safety of a home largely depends on the materials it is made of — high-quality materials can help protect you and your loved ones from whatever weather comes your way. What is a FORTIFIED home? The FORTIFIED Home™ program, also known as IBHS FORTIFIED, uses retrofit techniques to strengthen new and existing homes, making...
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When it comes to getting car help, there’s no shortage of things that owners want to know. And there’s no shortage of important vehicle-related information to learn. Start with the essentials. Take a look at five of the most common car questions drivers ask car mechanics — and their answers. 1. Why does my “check...
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If you decide that your yard needs a fence, you’ll quickly realize that you have a lot of different options when it comes to choosing a type of fence. Of course, it goes beyond simply deciding what look you prefer; you also have to think about what kind of purpose it will serve, how much...
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Children in spooky costumes, bags of good candy corn and scary ghost stories set the scene for an exciting night. With kids four times more likely to be involved in pedestrian-car collisions on Halloween, however, Oct. 31 can be one of the most dangerous nights for driving. Drive safely on Halloween with these tips from the National Safety Council.
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If you want to expand your business, finding employees with specific skills, such as accounting, sales or IT, should be a top priority. Searching for new talent is a good problem to have because it means your company is growing. But finding the right people in the timeframe you require can be challenging. Because the...
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