Lifestyle

Those of us who care about our cars and trucks take special care to make sure they’re not damaged. Still, parking outside is a reality for many drivers who don’t have the luxury of garage space. Vehicles parked outside should be secured as well as possible to avoid theft and…

Each decade seems to bring with it its own automotive fads that were very popular at the start but taper off by the end. Relive these five automotive fads you may remember from the 1950s to today. 1950s: Curb Feelers In post-World War II America, tall curbs were plentiful and…

Whether you’re starting an Instagram account or just sharing photos with friends, capturing your car in an image as you see it is important. Luckily, today’s smartphones have technology that takes impressive high-quality photos, so all you really need is a phone and an understanding of how to make a…

Mulch is composed of a variety of organic residues, including leaves, grass clippings, shredded newspaper, animal manure and other ingredients. Mulch certainly doesn’t look like much, but it has near-magical properties as it conserves moisture, thwarts erosion and protects your plants, especially on hot days. As winter approaches, winter mulch…

Knowing your vehicle’s weight is important, as you never want to overload it. A heavily burdened vehicle is more difficult to control, and that can lead to accidents. A vehicle’s payload rating indicates how much passenger and cargo weight it can handle. Knowing the various weight ratings, including the difference…

If driving the open road is symbolic or our love of freedom in this country, then riding a motorcycle is at the very heart of it. Whether you ride near home, by yourself or with fellow bikers, the spirit of adventure that’s within us all fuels us to find the…

After years of driving, we feel confident that we’re following every driving rule precisely. The rules have become embedded in our minds and are carried out each time we take to the road. That being said, there’s a good chance some of the things you think you “know” might not…

No matter who’s at fault or how fast you’re going, being in a car accident is never a great experience. The toughest part often comes after the collision: collecting your thoughts, checking for injuries, talking with the police, dealing with your damaged car and contacting your insurance company. Here are…

Like graduation day, the day your teenager gets their first car is another major rite of passage. Teaching your teenager responsibility may seem like a full-time job. When your child asked you for a puppy, or worse, returned with a stray puppy, you heard the age-old pronouncement of “I’ll take…

For your active family, a roof rack turns your vehicle into a versatile, ready-for-anything, trip-taking machine. Although many cars and SUVs come with basic roof racks standard, if your car isn’t equipped yet, you can install one yourself. Your car may have a bare roof (no rack at all), roof…