Celebrating? Choose your ride: taxi, designated driver, or police car
By presidential proclamation, every December is designated National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month. It is the most popular month for…
Month: December 2023
Rules for using space heaters
On cold winter days, it can be nice to have a little extra heat in the house. Space heaters will do the job and do it safely — if you remain aware of…
It’s not a safety feature: Why don’t the back windows go down?
You have noticed, of course, that the back windows on most cars don’t go down all the way and you probably thought that was so kids and pets couldn’t jump…
One great way to buy a car: Buy a rental
Few things are as stressful as putting a chunk of money in a used car. You don’t know its history. You don’t know how it was maintained. You might not…
How to get the biggest bang for your buck in remodeling
When it comes to remodeling, there are plenty of suggestions about where you should put your money and how much you can expect to get back on it. Some say…
How safe is transferring money?
Transferring money is faster than ever and very secure in many cases, but consumers should still exercise caution. Very safe transfers: * Between accounts…
Some new car prices might drop
If you are in the market for a new car, you may know that a variety of factors may affect affordability and supply. Some observers think a select few cars…
Pets top Santa’s nice list
People love spoiling their pets for the holidays. And dressing them. According to a survey by Chewy, a whopping 94 percent of pet owners include their…
The first Nativity scene
Some of the Christmas customs and imagery we have come to us from Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis himself is said to have made the first creche, a…
Warm-ups for winter sports
The American Chiropractic Association says outdoor activities can cause problems if you aren’t in good physical condition, especially if you don’t warm up…