Putting a teenager behind the wheel can be nerve-racking for parents – and justifiably so. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that teens crash three times as often as drivers aged 20 and older. But there are things you can do to help keep them safe. Follow these seven tips to help your kids...
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Decorating your cube gives you an opportunity to create a fun, personalized space while following workplace etiquette. Read the desk decorating tips below to learn how to create a space that looks just as good as the one in our video. 1. Banish bland walls Beige, gray, white. Chances are your new cube walls are...
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There was a time when opening your garage door from inside your car was the latest in personal technology. Now, an increased number of smart home appliances are making everyday life a little bit easier. Used alone or together, smart appliances and home automation systems can reduce your energy costs. You can control smart thermostats...
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While most drivers realize the importance of taking care of their tires, there’s one tire that usually gets overlooked – the one in your trunk. But some people assume that because they haven’t used a spare, that it can operate like new. Accidents resulting from faulty or poorly maintained spares happen more than most drivers...
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Whether you’re applying for your first job after college or you’ve been in the workforce for a few years, having a good set of questions to ask at a job interview is an important part of the process. It’ll help you get some of answeres you’re looking for in order to help determine if the...
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December, January and February are the leading months for home heating fires. Overall, heating equipment is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire deaths. There are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires in the United States every year that result in almost $8 billion in annual damages, according to the National...
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You recently sent your last child off to college and now you’re an empty nester. Or maybe you’ve decided to sell your home and move to a smaller house because you don’t need so much space. Perhaps you’re tired of paying thousands of dollars in utility bills every year and would gladly trade a bigger...
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When couples marry, they typically combine a number of things – their belongings, their families and, often, their finances. While money ranks high on the list of things couples fight about most, experts say there are healthy ways to resolve – and even prevent – financial disagreements. Much of the problem couples have with money...
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When it comes to others, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., doesn’t just lend a helping hand, he throws in the gloves, too. This season, the NASCAR star will again auction off four sets of his famous skeleton-themed Alpinestars gloves, with all of the proceeds going to the Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Driven to Give Gloves...
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Sheds need not be mere storage space for garden tools and bicycles. They can be an extension of the homeowner’s living space. In the right hands, 120 square feet will never look so good or add so much. “A shed is that vacant space outside your house that can be used for pretty much anything,...
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Tips for Taking the Bite Out of Your Friendship We love our dogs, and many of us consider them part of our families. But dogs aren’t people, and they need our help to head off or correct any behaviors that can be dangerous, especially biting. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates that more than...
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Raleigh, the tidy, oak-studded capital of North Carolina, is on the Piedmont plateau in the north-central part of the state, between the Appalachians and the Atlantic Coast – the prosperous heart of the state. It is one of the three cities comprising the zone that’s known as the Research Triangle, a name referring to the...
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Regardless of where a woman is in her life, she should arm herself with the tools and knowledge she needs to confidently manage her finances. Every woman should know the basics of personal finance to avoid potentially costly consequences. In financial literacy matters, women tend to score lower than men consistently, according to an article...
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When Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet SS hits the track at the Kentucky Speedway on July 9, fans will notice it has a distinctive look – and for a good reason. The popular car is getting a temporary facelift to help raise money and awareness for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As America’s largest pediatric hospital...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the most high-profile drivers of our time. Both on and off the track, he is recognized and admired by fans. But while Dale Jr. makes it look effortless, those who want to follow in his footsteps will soon learn that the road to racing is not an easy one....
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