Archive for August 2012

How to keep your dangerous free vacation

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How to keep your dangerous free vacation - Click on the snowman see Holiday Infographic Hazard the song says, "it's the most wonderful time of the year", but it can also be the most dangerous. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's is fraught with danger due...

9 reasons to quit Hating on renting

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9 reasons to quit Hating on renting - Raise your hand if you've heard this before: "Why do you rent? It's like throwing money into a black hole " I'm not here to argue the value in building equity through home ownership - that's obvious but. let's be honest: for the price of...

Multigenerational households are rising

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Multigenerational households are rising - To live alone in single-parent families, there are several types of households than ever before. One of the fastest growing segments is multigenerational households. Of the 76 million family households in the United States, approximately...

Video: How to manage a supply line Downed

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Video: How to manage a supply line Downed - A shot power line has a seriously risky situations . It is very likely that it could be turned on, which means it has the potential to shock or even electrocute you. That's why it's so important to know how to handle a downed power...

What to know about Ice Dams

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What to know about Ice Dams - If you are not a stranger to the snow and ice dam on your roof a possibility seasonal dangerous. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms on the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from roof drainage. Gutter damage to unintentional injury,...

A practical guide to understanding Car recalls

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A practical guide to understanding Car recalls - Sixty-four million vehicles were recalled in 2014. This represents the largest number of cars recalled in forever one year. And according to a widely reported by Carfax study estimates that one in five cars currently on US roads...

Video: How to safely use Keyless Ignition

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Video: How to safely use Keyless Ignition - 1. What is a key ignition system or keyless smart? smart keys or ignition systems without a key, usually consist of a device (also known as a keychain or FOB) that supports the functions of a traditional metal key. Checking the...

Fun #whiledriving take a turn Doubling Scary

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Fun #whiledriving take a turn Doubling Scary - People are not only multitasking at work and at home. They also do double duty while driving. Erie Insurance has analyzed the social media data to better understand what the drivers are behind the wheel. Looking Instagram and...

Carpooling is to decrease DUIs?

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Carpooling is to decrease DUIs? - The carpool services like Uber and Lyft transforms how we get from place to place. Now, new evidence suggests that carpooling services also make the roads safer for everyone. The city of Pittsburgh reported that driving under the influence...

Motorcycle thefts are on the rise

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Motorcycle thefts are on the rise - As the weather warms, motorcyclists across the country polish their bikes and is preparing for a summer of 'horse riding. This year, they may want to exercise some caution. The National Insurance Bureau of Crime (NICB), a nonprofit that...

Tips for Driving through a work zone

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Tips for Driving through a work zone - Who has not been zipping along when suddenly the traffic slows to a halt? When he does, you can bet on one of two things. there was an accident or work is done on the roads road work is often the culprit in the warmer months. You probably...

Q & A: How to Hire a House Sitter

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Q & A: How to Hire a House Sitter - It is a sad fact that over 2.1 million home invasions occur every year America. The threat of home invasion is a big reason why many people choose to rent a house sitter when they left for a long period of time. A house sitter can be...

Most stolen cars are ...

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Most stolen cars are ... - No driver wants to think about having his car stolen. And for some drivers, research shows that their cars are more of a target for theft than cars of other drivers. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit organization that works with insurers...

drive safely this Fourth of July

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drive safely this Fourth of July - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that more people die in motor vehicle accidents on Independence day than any other day of the year. (New Year's Day is a close second). Why? Motorcycles and two alcohol contribute to the trend....

Quiz: Are You Savvy summer

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Quiz: Are You Savvy summer - Summer is officially upon us ?. With it comes a lot of fun-and some things not so fun things. Take this 10-question quiz to see how prepared you are to handle all this summer gets in your way. ...

The Drive to Survive in times of unrest

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The Drive to Survive in times of unrest - Critics have said 08-09 was one of the worst times for starting or owning a small business. Entrepreneurs in these troubled times facing tighter lending standards. Less available capital. Rising energy and supply costs. The challenges...

How to stay safe in a lightning storm

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How to stay safe in a lightning storm - There is no way of knowing where lightning will strike. It may, indeed, struck twice in the same place. And it was even recorded in the strike up to 25 miles from the actual storm. So how do you defend yourself against something you...

Drivers Ed: Carbon Cutting

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Drivers Ed: Carbon Cutting - Court not go anywhere or do anything, there are many ways to reduce your personal pollution when you travel. You can shorten journeys by car. Group races for efficiency. Even plan your route with more right than left turns-so you do not have to idle...

The physical changes of aging

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The physical changes of aging - The functional declines that affect driving are not universal. specific capabilities vary considerably among the elderly, aging. Drivers who stay healthy and learn to compensate for the change can drive more safely. If they drove safely in middle...

When to solve car problems at hand

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When to solve car problems at hand - when your trusty set of wheels starts dropping, spraying or acting in any other way, you can choose tackle the problem yourself instead of taking a mechanic. This is understandable, given that we have all experienced sticker shock at the...

Should I buy or rent?

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Should I buy or rent? - Deciding to invest in a new set of wheels is just the beginning of a long series of choices. Should you buy or rent? If buy new or used? What about the inside: fabric or leather Although we can not talk to your preferences furnishings, we can offer...
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