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    12 Ridiculously Cute Puppy Videos That Will Brighten Your Day

    Pets March 21, 2014

    Today is National Puppy Day, created in 2006 to raise awareness about orphaned puppies and to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. Usually observed March 23, the day is being celebrated two days earlier this year.

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    5 DIY Roof Maintenance Tips

    Home July 16, 2020

    As a homeowner, you know how important it is to keep every aspect of your house maintained. One of the most important facets of home maintenance is to make sure your roof is in tip-top shape. If you catch a problem early, you’re more likely to keep it from becoming a major repair — and...

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    DIY Car Maintenance Projects Anyone Can Do

    Maintenance October 30, 2019

    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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    What’s the Difference Between Big Block and Small Block Engines?

    Classic Cars February 5, 2019

    Among car enthusiasts, the debate over big block vs. small block engines is one that can ignite lively discussions and strong opinions. Many drivers prefer one over the other, but the fact is that both big blocks and small blocks have their own advantages. What is a small block engine? While the term doesn’t always...

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    5 Steps to Convert Your Friends into NASCAR Fans

    NASCAR May 31, 2017

    As a NASCAR fan, you already know there’s a lot to love about this sport. You’ve experienced the thrill of watching your favorite drivers battling it out on the track. But you know that, like most things in life, NASCAR is better when shared with a friend. But what if your No. 1 friend hasn’t...

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    10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Car Could Do

    Technology & Trends February 15, 2017

    The most sophisticated technology owned by consumers today isn’t held in their hands; it surrounds them every time they get into their vehicles. High-tech touches that previously were reserved for luxury vehicles are becoming commonplace even in the most affordable models, and those features will continue increasing as costs come down while interest and demand...

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    Top 10 Shortcuts to Car Safety, Reliability and Better Gas Mileage from Hagerty

    Maintenance October 21, 2016

    If you just purchased a new-to-you vintage car, or if your current vehicle needs some light upgrades but you just don’t know where to start, here is some good news! These are ten common, easy-enough enhancements that will inspire confidence and get you on the road! 1. Tires make the world go ‘round. Since tires...

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    Hagerty Price Guide: Classic Car Market Update

    Buying / Selling October 17, 2016

    Lately, much fuss has been made about the collector car market’s current state, with opinions ranging from wildly optimistic to downright dire. The market, of course, isn’t necessarily a unified entity, which means one can find evidence to support a particular stance, even when those stances may be conflicting. An objective look shows that the...

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    5 Things That Will Kill Your Classic Car from Hagerty

    Classic Cars October 7, 2016

    Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: 1. Non-use This one is really is counterintuitive....

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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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    Quick Ways to Stay Safe in Traffic

    Safety July 12, 2013

    Take these steps the next time you run into a traffic jam. Auto manufacturers are creating smart cars that initiate braking activity when you get too close to a vehicle in heavy traffic. And highway departments can report when there are dangerous conditions ahead. But when in heavy traffic, the ultimate influence on your safety...

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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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