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  • Rain washes over a cracked windshield.

    Tips for Chipped or Cracked Windshield Repair

    Maintenance April 22, 2025

    All it takes is one small chip in the windshield before it becomes a full-fledged crack. Even though a chip may appear small, it can quickly become a more serious issue. Here’s the latest information on windshield repair and how to prevent a windshield crack from escalating into a more serious safety concern. How big...

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  • A person driving a car with their hand on the gear shift.

    How Does Inflation Affect Car Repairs?

    Maintenance March 22, 2024

    Because inflation affects our day-to-day lives, worrying about inflation affecting car repairs is understandable. As of August 2023, car maintenance prices had increased 23% over the previous year. There are many reasons for this, including a shortage of workers and car parts. Also, because the technology on cars has advanced, repairs to the high-tech features...

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    How to Prepare Your Home for Spring: Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

    Home November 17, 2023

    Take advantage of the mild spring weather by starting your annual spring cleaning early. With this checklist, we’ve made it easy to get your home ready for those April showers and summer storms. [1] Wipe down outdoor furniture You can help your outdoor furniture last longer by cleaning it after the long winter. First, spray...

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    How to Prepare for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm [Slideshow]

    Home - Safety May 9, 2022

    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 Repair Car Upholstery Yourself

    Maintenance May 12, 2021

    Nothing can change the appeal of your car’s interior quite as fast as torn upholstery. One little rip or burn can change the look of your car – especially when the rest of the interior is in great condition. But before you spring for matching seat covers or start checking prices to have your seats...

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    How to Prepare for a Tornado

    Home - Safety February 7, 2021

    While many people think tornadoes impact only the Midwest, every state in the country is vulnerable to tornadoes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Approximately 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year, causing an average of $24,000 in home damage and $4,000 in auto damage Strong winds from tornadoes can seriously damage the structural...

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  • Repair and Maintenance Tips for Common Home Problems

    Home September 21, 2020

    Part of owning a home is learning how to manage common repairs. While doing household repairs isn’t the most enjoyable part of the home ownership experience, it’s unavoidable. Fortunately, there are certain things you can do to make these repairs simpler or even avoid them. Clogged drain Eventually, you might have a drain that doesn’t...

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    How to Prepare for a Power Outage

    Maintenance October 1, 2019

    When the weather report predicts any type of storm, it’s time to prepare for the possibility of an electrical outage. Whether it’s the lightning bolts of a thunderstorm, the damaging winds of a tornado or the heavy snows of a blizzard, these powerful storms can cause blackouts, brownouts and other electrical glitches. You can’t control...

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    How to Repair Scratches on Your Car

    Maintenance May 8, 2019

    A small scratch can be a big deal when it’s on your beloved automobile. Even if it’s in a place where most people will never see it, you know it’s there. And you want to do something about it before it turns into a more serious issue. When you have scratches without dents that don’t...

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    Hot Rod Repair & Preventative Maintenance Tips

    Classic Cars February 1, 2018

    Vintage car maintenance differs from contemporary car maintenance in a couple of ways. First, a vintage car has different parts that can’t be hooked up to a computer for diagnostics. Second, you probably aren’t driving it every day, so some of the benchmarks typically used to calculate when maintenance is due may not apply while...

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    How to Repair Your Car’s Weather Stripping

    Maintenance August 29, 2017

    It’s easy to overlook your auto weather stripping, the pieces of rubber and soft plastic that help seal the insides of vehicles and make closing the door quieter. Car weather stripping seals gaps and helps to keep dirt, wind, rain and snow out. But with time the stripping can crack and split. You can usually...

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    What Color Should I Repaint My Classic Car?

    Buying / Selling December 21, 2016

    Cars come in all shapes, sizes and colors these days, but that wasn’t always the case. Antique or vintage car enthusiasts know that color plays a big role in a car’s authenticity. So if you’re restoring an antique, you’ll want to give the topic careful consideration. Of course, it’s your car, so you can paint...

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  • A woman and a child sit in the back of a car.

    Be Prepared: Planning Ahead Makes Sure Your Bases are Covered in an Accident

    Safety December 18, 2015

    It’s safe to say we don’t leave our homes thinking an accident is just around the corner.  But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave the house prepared for one. Planning ahead means that, in case an accident does happen, you’ll know what to do. Here are five things you need to do to make sure...

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    How to Prepare for a Blizzard: A Blizzard Prep List

    Maintenance January 28, 2015

    The forecast calls for a blizzard. School will be canceled and the office will close. But before you get too excited about a snow day, make sure your home, your car and yourself are prepared for a winter storm by following this blizzard preparation list. Preparing Your House Clean out gutters and remove tree branches...

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    Do-It-Yourself Scratch Repair

    Maintenance August 14, 2012

    Eliminate small nicks and blemishes on your auto without paying a pro Maybe a grocery cart went awry in a parking lot and hit your car, or your keys scraped the door handle. Either way, you know what that means: a nick or scratch in the finish. Left untouched, a minor cut could lead to...

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