I am not an expert gearhead. It is a big regret I have in life. I wish that I could just fix every problem that occurs in my car. But I can’t. Like most people, whenever a minor or major issue arises with my car, I automatically take it to the … [Read more...] about DIY Car Repair – Air Filters
Do you know what a parking pawl is? I didn’t either until I learned that I had to stop forgetting to engage my parking brake. When I park on level surfaces and need to make quick stops, I sometimes forget to do this. I always engage it when I park … [Read more...] about Bad Driving Habits That Increase Your Repair Bill and Cost You Money
Hydroplaning is like a random horror movie scenario that can occur during many kinds of driving conditions. Basically, the tire treads on your car begin gliding uncontrollably on layers of water or oil on top of a street or road. The car’s wheels … [Read more...] about This Is Why You Need a Tire Rotation Schedule
I have a relative, whom I won’t name, who was obsessed with speeding and taxing the limitations of his cars. When he was young and started buying cars, he didn’t even understand that it was important to change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, … [Read more...] about New Car Tips for the Break-In Period
The primary way we learn as adults and human beings is through experiences—learning how to do or not do something via mistakes or accidents—by not heeding some previously tendered good advice. More often than not, we learn something vitally crucial … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Car Door Accidents
The best thing about owning a car is the freedom to take a drive and decompress — to take a short break from work, stress, and family life. I get in my car, put on my sunglasses and crank up the music of youth. There is nothing more relaxing to me … [Read more...] about How Much Gas Should You Keep In the Tank?
I was an educator for over a decade. Many a time I have sat in my home, looking over my mortgage and other bills, dreaming about another life. I actually thought about joining a fishing vessel for the adventure, teaching ESL in underdeveloped … [Read more...] about What You Should Know Before Making a Career Change
Every homeowner must understand the economics of home ownership. If you own a home, it's important to be aware of the cost of basic repairs. Well over a third of American homeowners have absolutely no idea how much a contractor might charge for their … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding the Right Contractor for Your Home
