The front doors of the California based clothing company Patagonia deliver a clear and succinct message to any one entering. The doors bear a famous quote from environmental activist David Brower “There is no business to be done on a dead planet.” These words have truly guided the creator of the Patagonia brand Yvon Chouinard. […]

Skylights are popular home additions and when carefully planned can increase the efficiency of your home. However, skylights can also be a serious source of energy loss in homes: on chilly nights, the cold glass can really suck the heat out of a room, and on hot days you may find yourself cooking like an […]

Buying an automobile for the first time might seem to be a formidable task, but armed with a basic understanding of what’s involved, a buyer can make informed decisions even if he or she has never bought one before. It starts with deciding whether to shop for a new car or a used car, since […]

For most people, car insurance is an unavoidable hassle that is only given thought when an accident takes place or insurance rates increase. What many don’t realize is that car insurance has a much longer, more complex history than the general public might expect. While a great majority of the population would probably complain about […]

It is easy to eat unhealthy food when you’re on the road. Road trips can consist of burger stops, chips, and soda, while airports offer all sorts of tasty, unhealthy treats like pizza, and even beer. Resisting the temptation of these unhealthy things is a matter of willpower, but if you decide you want to […]

Everybody loves a good snow day – when Mother Nature dumps enough snow on us that school and work are cancelled and we can all just stay home and watch movies and drink hot chocolate. Sometimes, however, it becomes necessary to drive in the snow and ice. If it does, it is vitally important to […]

Emergency kits are an important addition to any car, but it is especially important to have one during the winter months. Being stranded on the side of the road is bad in the spring or fall, but it can be downright dangerous in the summer and winter months. Even if you have OnStar, AAA, or […]

While going on motorcycle trips, you must learn to properly plan for the trip in advance. This is especially important if the trip is going to be a long distance one. You can be well prepared by putting some forethought and making sure that you have everything ready before going on a motorcycle trip. If […]

For the perfect week end get away for family or even the single person, there is nothing that can beat spending some time on the water. This is why so many people enjoy speed boats. With a speed boat you not only get all the fun of water sports, but you also get to go […]

There are many accessories that can be used to improve a pickup truck’s performance and looks. Many accessories only increase the performance or looks of the vehicle. However, some accessories can help the owner achieve both of these improvements at one time. This is especially true for the tonneau covers. A tonneau cover is an […]