Auto accidents can happen to anyone, no matter how safe a driver they are. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender in the neighborhood or a more serious collision on the highway, there are a few things you should always do when you’ve been involved in an accident. These tips will help you know what to do...
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Who doesn’t get a little edgy driving near a semi on the highway? More than 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheelers happen each year - with auto drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes. Many of these collisions could be avoided - and fears reduced - if car drivers knew how to share the road with trucks safely.
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Regular maintenance is key to maximizing your vehicle’s performance, but it can mean long hours and high prices at the repair shop. With a few tools and a little know-how, any driver can perform basic car repairs and maintenance. Fixing your own vehicle not only saves time and money, it can also be fun. So...
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To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle and its surroundings. Here’s how to keep kids safe in and around cars: Car-seat safety Evaluate whether the car seat or booster seat is a proper fit for your car (not all are). The car...
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Do you go to great lengths to avoid a particular object or situation because of an extreme fear? You’re not alone: 13% of the population experiences a phobia of some sort. One phobia in particular affects an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. alone - Friday the 13th. But the most feared date on the calendar is only one out of hundreds of phobias.
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As parents get older, they often include their adult children in deciding what type of housing they should consider. One of today’s trends is the rise of mother-in-law suites, which can also be called granny suites, granny pods and granny flats. These separate-but-connected spaces provide a way for adult children and their aging parents to...
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As parents get older, families are often faced with finding new living arrangements. Whether it’s to be closer to grown children, to be surrounded by like-minded (and similarly aged) neighbors or to live in a home designed to accommodate physical limitations, there are several reasons parents may need to consider senior housing. The term “retirement...
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Do you want to make your car shine inside and out? Well, you need more than “elbow grease.” Ciro Papi, owner of CP Car Detailing in Blooming Grove, N.Y., says you also need to have to have the right tools. Get started on the inside with these supplies: Interior car cleaning Keeping your interior clean...
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Get out your gardening tools and stock up on seeds. Growing your own food provides fresh ingredients for your meals, but you’ll soon see other benefits of home gardens that you may not have expected. Here are six ways to make the most of growing your own vegetables: 1. Control your crops Growing your own...
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With nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roads in snowy regions, the majority of Americans have had a “white-knuckle” driving experience in their past. Winter roads claim the lives of 1,300 people every year and injure 116,800, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fortunately, new features including forward collision alerts and lane departure warnings,...
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When the weather starts to cool, people begin to think of warm, cozy scents. It’s part of the reason why many retailers hold candle sales in the fall. Scent is tied to memory, and aromatherapy has been proven to affect mood, so it’s no surprise that a candle with a certain smell can create a...
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Hard-to-detect leaks can be frightening to homeowners. It’s not just the loss of water or the jump in your water services bill that can be difficult to deal with — it’s also the corrosive effects of undetected moisture that can cause costly damage and may necessitate extensive repairs. However, there are tools that can help...
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Accidents can happen quickly, and it can be hard to remember everything you should do after one occurs. If you’re like most people, you studied it in driver’s education class in high school, then drove off with your freshly minted license and promptly forgot. To complicate matters, things have changed since the days when most...
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Schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities are full of energy and fun—but they’re also full of kids’ germs. Any place where lots of kids come in contact with one another is likely to have a high level of illnesses. You can’t shield your child from every cold that’s going around town. But you can do your...
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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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