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Drew Blankenship

Drew Blankenship is a veteran automotive writer and content strategist with over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Porsche technician, delivering expert insights into vehicle maintenance, dealership practices, market trends, and the intersection of cars with personal finance.
His bylines appear in CleverDude.com and SavingAdvice.com, as well as other leading outlets such as HotCars, Youcanic, and Vehicle History.

oil change preparation

Automotive

What Mechanics Wish You’d Stop Doing to ‘Prepare’ for an Oil Change

July 13, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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It’s tempting to “get ahead” before taking your car in for service, especially when it comes to something as routine as an oil change. You want to be helpful, save time, or maybe even save money. But according to mechanics, some of your good … [Read more...] about What Mechanics Wish You’d Stop Doing to ‘Prepare’ for an Oil Change

DIY home repairs

Home

DIY Fixes That Quietly Lower the Value of Every Home on Your Block

July 13, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Rolling up your sleeves and tackling a home project yourself can feel satisfying and budget-friendly. But not all DIY home repairs are as harmless as they seem. In fact, some of the most common DIY fixes can quietly reduce not just your property … [Read more...] about DIY Fixes That Quietly Lower the Value of Every Home on Your Block

jobs for older workers

Career

Too Old? Not Here: 12 Jobs That Welcome Workers of Any Age

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Age discrimination in the workplace is real, but that doesn’t mean opportunity is off the table. In fact, more industries are waking up to the value older workers bring: experience, reliability, professionalism, and people skills. Whether you're … [Read more...] about Too Old? Not Here: 12 Jobs That Welcome Workers of Any Age

1970s dating rules

relationship

7 Bizarre Dating Rules from the ’70s We Can’t Believe Existed

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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The 1970s were a time of disco balls, bell-bottoms, and bold social change. But while fashion and music were groovy, dating came with its own strange set of expectations. From outdated gender roles to jaw-dropping advice columns, the “rules” of … [Read more...] about 7 Bizarre Dating Rules from the ’70s We Can’t Believe Existed

lazy employee

Career

10 Habits That Secretly Reveal Someone’s a Lazy Employee

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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We all know what a lazy employee should look like—late arrivals, missed deadlines, and constant coffee breaks. But sometimes, the signs are more subtle. Laziness in the workplace can hide behind small daily behaviors that slowly chip away at … [Read more...] about 10 Habits That Secretly Reveal Someone’s a Lazy Employee

outdated marriage expectations

Family or Marriage

8 Things Husbands Need to Stop Expecting From Their Wives

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Marriage isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. As gender roles shift and partners strive for equality, some long-held expectations still linger in ways that can strain even the healthiest of relationships. Many husbands don’t realize that … [Read more...] about 8 Things Husbands Need to Stop Expecting From Their Wives

Amish survival essentials

Lifestyle

9 Survival Essentials the Amish Always Keep—Do You Have Them?

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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While most of us panic during a power outage or internet blackout, the Amish continue life as usual. Their commitment to simple living has made them experts in self-reliance, sustainability, and survival, without high-tech tools or modern gadgets. … [Read more...] about 9 Survival Essentials the Amish Always Keep—Do You Have Them?

estate plan assumptions

Financial Education

10 Common Estate Plan Assumptions That Are Completely Wrong

July 10, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
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Estate planning sounds like something only the wealthy need to worry about, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Millions of Americans have estate plans based on outdated, inaccurate, or downright dangerous assumptions. And when those … [Read more...] about 10 Common Estate Plan Assumptions That Are Completely Wrong

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