Here are ways to prep your house before you hit the road for vacation or holiday travel so it doesn’t look empty and attract the attention of robbers. 1. Simulate activity Controlling your lights with timers only goes so far in faking activity at your house while you’re on vacation, says Mark Clement, home improvement,...
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If you're a parent, the thought of a long summer car ride has the potential to strike fear in your heart. It's not the traffic or cost of gas that's scary. It's the prospect of keeping the kids entertained for hours on end. Here are a few ways to make the miles go faster and create a little family bonding in the process:
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Installing energy-saving technology is a great idea, whether you’re moving into a new place or upgrading your current home. Different devices and types of technology can increase the comfort of your home and help you save money. They can also help you become more environmentally conscious. There’s an increasing array of devices and software programs...
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Remodeling with sustainability in mind is easier than you think, and may generate savings through reduced energy usage. Going green, however, requires more forethought than money to make your home durable, healthy and pleasing. Here are just a few of the options and products you can use to make your remodeling projects more sustainable. 1....
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Watching a race on television is fun, but if you haven’t seen a NASCAR race in person, you’re not getting part the whole race experience. This is a good year to commit to experiencing NASCAR live – and here’s our advice on how to make that happen. 1. Plan ahead There are probably certain factors...
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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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If you own a classic car, chances are you won’t drive it every day. In fact, if you register it as a classic car, your state will often limit how much it can be . Because you’re not driving it regularly, you may want to store your car for extended periods of time, particularly during...
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Pit crew members literally live on the front lines of racing action. On race day, drivers depend on them to jack up the car, change tires, refuel the car and get it back on the track in mere seconds. Those moments when they spring into action aren’t just expected; they’re practiced. “The pit athlete is...
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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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For automotive enthusiasts, summer brings an added bonus to its laid-back vibe of fun in the sun: an abundance of car shows. Whether it’s a somewhat casual gathering organized by a local car club or a curated show like Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, these shows share one common offering: the chance to ooh, ahh and...
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Mosquitoes have long been considered among the most annoying insects. With additional concerns about the West Nile Virus and the Zika Virus, finding ways to stop mosquitoes has become even more important. Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale and our body heat. Once they get closer, mosquitoes will also respond to the...
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Innovative smart phone apps are helping to solve a major headache for drivers: Finding a parking spot that’s available and affordable. Conversely, owners of parking spaces are renting out their in-demand real estate when they don’t need it or when they want to make extra money. The whole idea is a win-win, isn’t it? If...
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Planning a road trip this summer? Depending on how gas prices shake out in the next couple months, that drive might cost more than you expected. When gas prices change drastically in a short time, you’re often left wondering who exactly controls the cost of gas.
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“In a race car, I feel invincible because I have all this equipment—helmet, six-point harness and safe walls around me,” says NASCAR Nationwide Series™ driver Brad Keselowski. “But when I get in a regular car, I’ve only got a seat belt and no helmet, so I don’t have that same comfort zone.” On the track,...
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