Most boaters quickly pick up the rules of the water – how to pass, navigate, dock and minimize wakes. Not everyone, however, learns how to be courteous and considerate of other boaters. “Safety is mandatory,” says Scott Croft, vice president of public affairs for the Boat Owners Association of the United States. “Etiquette, unfortunately, is...
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Hagerty Classic Car Transporter Tips: Picking the Right Hauler If your classic car has suffered weather- or flood-related damage that’s made extensive repair necessary, or if you need to move it to higher ground to avoid such damage, you may have recently found yourself in need of vehicle transportation for your classic car. Choosing a...
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Forget about having your name in lights. For Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, an even bigger thrill would be seeing your name on the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS as it races around the track. This year, once again, Earnhardt fans can add their name to his car for a great cause. As part of his...
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There’s a lot of conflicting advice about how to stage a home, and the details often vary with the home and the neighborhood. Talk with your realtor about local trends and buyers’ expectations, and then stage your home with those preferences in mind. “A realtor can see your home through buyer’s eyes and can provide...
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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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Starting early can make a world of difference when it comes to teaching children to save and make sound financial decisions. Luckily, there are simple ways to teach kids about money and help youngsters learn smart saving techniques. Here are some approaches to teaching children the valuable art of saving. 1. Teach kids about money with...
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With summer here, chances are you’ll be on the road a lot more. Summer road trips are a great American pastime. If you’re also a car lover, consider making your destination one or more of several fascinating automotive museums scattered around the country. “It is important that people understand our automotive history,” said Mary Ann...
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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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When companies set out to name a motorcycle, they generally try to come up with something that reflects its personality. The motorcycle name sets the tone and the expectation for what’s in store for the buyer. But that hasn’t always been the case. Before there were marketing departments and consumer focus groups, there were a...
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While technology is transforming the automobile in dramatic ways from alternative fuel engines to self-driving vehicles, automotive design is changing just as drastically. It’s touching all aspects of a car including the shape of the exterior, the placement and use of lighting, and the look and feel of the interior cabin. Cars of the future...
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Anything drivers can do to shave off just a little more time can make a big difference at the NASCAR finish line, and that means every member of the pit crew has to be fast, agile and on top of their game at every pit stop. How fast is a NASCAR pit stop? A tire...
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If it’s striking scenery, quaint towns or fascinating history you’re after, then buckle up and plug Sacramento and the surrounding Gold Country into your GPS. California’s interior in and around the state capital offers a wealth of options for multiple day drives or short road trips, whether you wish to sit back and enjoy the...
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More people are paying attention to what goes into their food, even their healthy vegetables. They see the advantage of buying food that is locally grown because it tastes better, picked at the best moment of flavor. So what could be more local than growing your favorite vegetables on your sunny porch? If you don’t...
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Passengers who want to fly with their pets in the cabin have been discovering that many airlines have become friendlier to them in recent years. The development has its roots in the late 1990s when a few airlines began allowing pets on board as long as they fit into a carrier that could be stowed...
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Anyone who owns a car knows that it takes plenty of maintenance to keep it running its best. But what if it’s a NASCAR racecar being put to the test on the track every week? Obviously, keeping a racecar in tiptop running condition takes more than one person. In fact, it takes an entire crew...
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