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09.27.12 | Comments Off on Going Green Before it Was Cool
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. […]
09.26.12 | Comments Off on Solar Tubular Skylights Enhance Energy Efficiency
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 […]
09.22.12 | Comments Off on Tips For Buying a Used Car
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 […]
07.30.12 | Comments Off on Interesting Facts You Will Not Know About Car Insurance
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 […]
07.30.12 | Comments Off on How To Eat Healthy While Traveling
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 […]
01.31.12 | Comments Off on Driving in Inclement Weather
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 […]
01.31.12 | Comments Off on Emergency Kits For Your Vehicle
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 […]
01.14.12 | Comments Off on Motorcycle Trips
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 […]
01.14.12 | Comments Off on Know the Rules For Speed Boat Fun
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 […]
01.14.12 | Comments Off on Tonneau Covers
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 […]