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    Quintessential Apps for Every Type of Car Enthusiast

    Technology & Trends November 11, 2014

    Whether you enjoy watching auto races, fantasize about modifying your daily driver or simply want to get the latest from the auto world, we have you covered. Check out these apps, recommended by CNET and Automobile Magazine, to satisfy your inner gearhead. For the Motorsports Fan Driving Sports TV (iPhone, Android, free) Have automotive entertainment at...

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    Workplace Fire Safety: Everyone Has a Job

    Growing October 7, 2014

    Welcome to the second edition of our Fire Prevention Week 2014 series. Now that we’ve established fire safety tips for your home, let’s focus on the workplace. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to over 3,000 fire on office properties per year. Like at home, it’s your responsibility to take...

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    6 Common Household Myths Debunked

    Maintenance September 26, 2014

    We’ve all heard myths and rumors about how safe or efficient household appliances are. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular ones and see what’s fact and what’s fiction.  1. Rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher Actually, rinsing dishes before loading them in the dishwasher doesn’t get them any...

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    5 Tips for Buying Furniture on a Budget

    Maintenance August 19, 2014

    After moving into a new home, it’s going to hit you: The rooms won’t decorate themselves. While the idea of spending more money makes your stomach churn, it is possible to furnish on a budget. Here are some less expensive ideas from Better Home and Gardens to get your ideal interior. Garage sales galore One...

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    Is Driver’s Ed Required, and is it Worth it?

    New Drivers April 25, 2014

    Learning how to drive is a major milestone in anyone’s life. If your son or daughter is getting behind the wheel for the first time, you’re probably a very proud parent. And you know it’s important to teach your teen that driving is a privilege - not a right.

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    Fun Things to Do During a Blackout

    Maintenance January 7, 2014

    What would you do during a power outage to have fun? At one time or another, you’ll likely be caught in a blackout, so it's important to be prepared - especially if you have kids at home. Here are some entertaining ideas.

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    Travel & Outdoors March 22, 2013

    Buckle up and turn your next road trip into a veritable treasure hunt If the words “flea market” bring to mind a few dozen people rummaging through boxes full of dusty knickknacks, prepare to be surprised. Thanks to television shows like Antiques Roadshow and American Pickers, flea markets have become attractive destination spots. Each year...

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    A Microscopic Look at What’s Hiding in Your Heating Ducts

    Maintenance March 18, 2013

    Do your allergies flare up when you switch on your central air or heat? You’re not alone. Turning on the air conditioning or furnace when the weather changes stirs up all kinds of allergens, and circulates them throughout the house. Take a look at what may be lurking in your vents, and learn what you can do to clean up the air in your home.

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    How to Avoid Fees when You Travel Abroad

    Saving & Spending October 14, 2012

    Plan ahead to minimize the expenses incurred when using an ATM of credit card on vacation. There are so many things to keep track of when traveling to another country: the language, the culture and the currency. Just thinking about the currency exchange can make a vacation seem exhausting. An easier solution? Use your ATM...

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    Signs Your Electrical System Might Need Repair

    Maintenance July 7, 2011

    Find out what’s going on with the wiring in your walls Picture this: It’s a quiet night and you’re calmly reading a classic Stephen King novel in bed when, for no reason, the lights suddenly dim. While the possibility of an evil spirit haunting your home is scary, the real possibility of electrical trouble should...

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    Quick Ways to Stay Safe in Traffic

    Safety December 22, 2010

    Take these steps the next time you run into a traffic jam. Automakers are constantly coming up with technologies to reduce accidents in daily driving. But the reality remains that accidents, road construction and other factors will inevitably tie us up in delays. Getting through those delays with minimal frustration usually relies more on human...

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    6 Things You Should Know About Extended Warranties

    On Your Own September 20, 2010

    Find out when these add-ons are worth the upfront price you’ll pay After you’ve settled on a cell phone, refrigerator or plasma television, you’re inevitably faced with another option at the checkout: an extended warranty. Before you give in to the persuasive blue-vested clerk, check out these facts about warranties. Most extended warranties begin on...

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