Thinking of purchasing an RV trip for your next vacation? Before you hit the road, make sure you know which type of RV is right for your lifestyle – and your budget. Read on for the lowdown on the different RV types on the market. What are the different types of RVs? RVs are divided into...
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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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With deer season upon us, your chances of hitting a deer are much higher during the fall and winter months. Stay safe while on the road with these tips from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.
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Looking for an east coast road trip ideas for the summer? Grab your sunglasses, GPS and camera and get ready for some fun in the sun. Whether you want to spend a day or a week on the road, there’s a trip for you. Here’s a list of the best road trips on the east...
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Your chateau-inspired house deserves semi-customized carriage doors for the garage. But, if your house is inspired by Bauhaus, custom glass and steel garage doors will look amazing. Mass-produced garage doors can look perfect for your mid-century modern home. With numerous choices available, your garage door can match your home’s style as well as your budget....
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While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...
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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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When your son or daughter begins playing a sport for the first time, there are many things that might make you nervous. How to explain sportsmanship? How can I help them stay safe while playing sports? But what parents might not consider when their child shows an initial interest in a particular sport is how...
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When Alex Bowman’s No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 circles the track in Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend, the first thing fans will probably notice will be its special red, white and blue star-themed design. The scheme will help kick off the 58th annual NASCAR: An American Salute initiative which starts during the Memorial Day...
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It has become increasingly easy to draw attention to your business without spending a fortune. That’s because many consumers look first and foremost online for goods and services. They are a motivated audience. But a smart online marketing strategy can make it easier for you to connect with them. It can generate interest in your...
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Have you ever had an idea for a small business? Maybe it’s a unique product you believe would be a hit, or a brick-and-mortar storefront that would provide a needed service to a neighborhood. For those would-be entrepreneurs who actually take steps to realize their business idea, however, many eventually hit a brick wall. Financing...
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As a boy, Brendan Droppo loved watching NASCAR races with his dad. He was mesmerized by the many different colors and paint schemes; after the races, the young artist would spend hours drawing pictures of the winning cars. “Then I’d draw a second version with my own paint scheme,” he says. “I fell in love...
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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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It’s hard to imagine a road trip nowadays without a soundtrack playing on your car’s stereo. In fact, music is a mainstay of pretty much any car trip, whether it’s a quick drive across town or a long-distance trek. Of course, the way we listen to music – and the devices on which that music...
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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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