What are your goals for 2020? How will you achieve them? Now’s the time to start planning the steps you need to take to get where you want to go! Owning a Home - Have you been saving up that down payment, hoping that...

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The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang,...

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Many of us look forward to the holidays, and all the joys they bring: gathering with family and friends, enjoying wonderful meals and holiday treats, the decorations, the gifts, and on and on. But those same joys can be...

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Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the...

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If you have a teen driver (or younger-than-teen kids who will, one day, be teen drivers), then you might already know that this week we observe Teen Driver Safety Week. (Or maybe you’re surprised that there’s only one...

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Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not...

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The temperatures are still high, but that doesn’t change the fact that Sept. 23 is the first day of autumn! The change of seasons is a great time to tackle chores and home maintenance tasks to make sure your home is...

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Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to...

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Happy Back to School Month! As you prepare your kids to hit the books for another year, you also need to prepare yourself-and your household-for changing gears. For instance, it helps everyone if the kids are accustomed...

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There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage-it’s often the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or the things you don’t use but just can’t bring yourself to toss. How...

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Watering your lawn and garden is more important during the hottest months of the year than at any other time... which is probably why July is Smart Irrigation Month! For Californians, smart irrigation has been top of...

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Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated. You...

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We all know we should have an emergency kit ready to go if disaster strikes. But what many of us may not think about is that our pets need to have one, too. June is National Pet Preparedness Month, which makes it a...

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With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, prime boating season is upon us. And you might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip...

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The only thing separating your car-and everything inside it-from the road is your tires. So take a little inspiration from National Tire Safety Week (which starts today!) and take these simple steps to ensure your...

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April 22 marked the 49th annual Earth Day, when more than 1 billion people in nearly 200 countries were expected to take part in what the Earth Day Network calls “the largest civic-focused day of action in the world.”...

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When’s the last time you jammed your finger? Cut it on something sharp? Caught it in a drawer or a piece of equipment? No one should take occupational hand injuries lightly. They are among the most common in the US...

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Spring is a time for new beginnings, and cleaning and organization around the house are very popular this time of year. If you’re ready to tackle the monumental spring cleaning chore, read on for some helpful...

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Attn small business owners: we want to wish you a very happy Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! This observance occurs every March, and is a great opportunity for your communities (and your customers!) to show you their...

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Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”-night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were...

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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 66 million Americans serve as family caregivers for an ill or disabled relative. On average, family caregivers provide 39.2 hours of care a week, which is...

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Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other...

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Most of us don’t think about it too often... but the fact is, our homes are filled with dangerous chemicals. If that startles you, just take a minute to think about the cleaners, insecticides, herbicides, and solvents...

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Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying-they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S....

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