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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.

winter deck damage

Home • Lifestyle

5 Signs Your Deck Has Structural Winter Damage

February 11, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Winter is rough on things that are typically kept outdoors. Your shed might look a little worse for wear, outdoor furniture is sitting under weeks-worth of snow. Structures like your deck may be suffering from the cold too. Freezing temperatures, … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Deck Has Structural Winter Damage

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relationship

5 Signs Your Partner Isn’t the Soulmate You Hoped For

February 11, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Approximately 75.2 million U.S. singles are actively looking to form relationships, with many searching for a lasting, "one true love" connection. Over half (55%) of Americans believe they have already met their soulmate, and, on average, people have … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Partner Isn’t the Soulmate You Hoped For

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Automotive

10 Vintage Cars That Pay Off Big When Restored

February 11, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Bringing an old car back to life is undeniably satisfying. A vintage ride is something many guys lust after. Whether it's your dream car that you grew up pining after or something handed down, restoring these older cars can be rewarding... both … [Read more...] about 10 Vintage Cars That Pay Off Big When Restored

One-Strike Rule

Lifestyle

Motorists Say They’re Blindsided as Cops Tow Vehicles Under New One-Strike Rule

February 11, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Drivers across the United States have said that they've been caught off guard by a new enforcement trend that seemingly came out of nowhere. It's often a shock to find your car gone after what appeared to be a routine traffic stop. But reports are … [Read more...] about Motorists Say They’re Blindsided as Cops Tow Vehicles Under New One-Strike Rule

home service scams

Home • Safety

6 Home Service Tricks Insiders Admit Most People Still Fall For

February 10, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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A lot of the time, home service scams start with someone knocking on your door, stating they are fixing other roofs (or insert other home items) in the neighborhood. Your house is about the same age, so you may assume that your house needs repair, … [Read more...] about 6 Home Service Tricks Insiders Admit Most People Still Fall For

garage storage mistakes

Safety

10 Things Home Safety Experts Say You Shouldn’t Store in a Garage

February 10, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Most people treat their garage like a catch-all (I know my family does). Clothing we need to donate? Toss it in the garage, it'll get gone. Christmas decorations? Yep, put it in the garage. However, home safety experts have warned homeowners that … [Read more...] about 10 Things Home Safety Experts Say You Shouldn’t Store in a Garage

Valentine's Day excuses

relationship

10 Lies Men Tell to Get Out Of Spending Valentine’s Day With You

February 10, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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This Saturday is Valentine's Day, and many couples are gearing up for a romantic weekend. My wife and I have been together for a decade, so we don't always plan anything super special. We've done big, grand Valentine's Day presents in the past. One … [Read more...] about 10 Lies Men Tell to Get Out Of Spending Valentine’s Day With You

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Home

4 Home Styles Real Estate Agents Say Are the Hardest to Sell

February 10, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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As of early 2026, the average time on the market for homes is between 60 and 78 days. Of course, there are a number of factors that come into play with this. Your location, the housing market at large, and yes... even the style of your home. Some … [Read more...] about 4 Home Styles Real Estate Agents Say Are the Hardest to Sell

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