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Who doesn’t love a good road trip? You’ve got your playlists organized, your snacks stashed and your bags packed….you are ready to hit the road! But wait….not so fast. What about your ride? Is your vehicle really ready to tackle a lengthy on-road adventure? In other words, if you take off without tending to some preventative auto maintenance first, you are at risk of making a very different set of memories than the ones you were hoping to make. In this article, learn the steps to take to make sure your vehicle is as ready for your big road trip…

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Many homeowners who have been in their current home for a few years may be thinking about relocating to a new home. It is common for homeowners to initially purchase a starter home and to make a transition to increasingly larger or more valuable homes over the years. However, this trend is slowly changing, and many homeowners are making the decision to stay in their current home and to renovate it to increase value and improve functionality for their changing needs. With this in mind, you may be torn about whether to renovative or relocate. A closer look at a…

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Potholes seem to plague streets while delivering a heavy toll on your car. With a simple bump, your vehicle can be exposed to suspension and steering damage that be expensive to fix. In this article, we will go over the different types of extensive damage potholes causes and what to do if you notice any suspecting damage. What Type of Damage Can Potholes Cause? While driving, it’s important for drivers to make sure they slow down while approaching potholes rather than braking sharply on top of them. This way, you can protect the durability of your brakes and tires while…

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It is so important to spend time with your kids to create a lasting bond that the two of you will have for the rest of your lives. Unfortunately, a lot of families don’t know of many ways to have a blast with their children without spending a ton of money first. Sure, going to the zoo is a great idea and can be a day full of excitement, but it can also be costly and your budget will take quite a hit. Amusement parks are wonderful but are notoriously pricey and even going the cheap route by getting season…

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You may have found your dream house, but is it located in your dream neighborhood? The location your potential new home is in is just as important as the house. Too many people have made the mistake of ignoring the neighborhood their new home is in. This could lead to regret lasting years and years. Avoid these mistakes and know what to look for when considering a new home. Here is a handy list of nine factors to consider when choosing a neighborhood. 1. Your Neighbors Always check out your new potential neighbors when considering buy a new home. They…

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In many regions of the country, winter weather can be harsh on your home. With the frost, rain, snow, and wind the season’s storms bring, it is no wonder that “weather” is a verb! Now that spring is on its way, here are some steps you can take to help all the parts of your house look their best. Walkways, Driveways, and Landscaping The ground, trees, and plants around your house will have taken a beating from the winter months. Take a look around your property, at your lawn, trees and garden plants. Trees may have dropped limbs, so remove…

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Help Your Lawn Bounce Back From the Winter. A harsh winter can do a huge amount of damage to your lawn. That’s a simple fact of the season, and it’s a problem that every homeowner needs to solve if they want to have a lush lawn. The people who succeed are the ones who realize that there are plenty of things they can do to help their lawn recover. It will take some effort, but your work will be rewarded a beautiful lawn. Replace Damaged Areas The most important job is identifying and removing any damaged parts of your lawn…

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You may find yourself bored of corned beef and beer this St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps you are looking for a fun new traditional Irish dish to enjoy for the big green day. Traditional Irish food is flavorful and their dishes have been enjoyed for centuries. After the English conquest in the beginning of the 1600’s, Irish cuisine evolved into an earthy, rustic, and agricultural taste due to a clash of culinary cultures. You may have been dining on corned beef and cabbage these past years during St. Patrick’s Day, but you will be surprised to discover that the dish emerged…

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For many new parents, adjusting your budget to accommodate caring for your little one can be a true shock. Everything from diapers and clothes to toys, baby gear, formula and more can cost a small fortune, and in many cases, the expenses are enough to demand a lifestyle change. You may also initially think about saving for college, and you may have heard that college expenses are astronomical. What you may not think about, however, is the cost of childcare. The reality is that child care costs in many markets actually cost more than college tuition at a public university.…

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Wanting to make some home improvements is a great project to undertake. It can involve several projects at once. These on-going expenses that come after purchasing a home can be rather costly and might not be included in your mortgage. Some jobs usually include routine maintenance. It is those larger tasks that may be the ones that could be rather daunting. Unfortunately, not all of these costs can be foreseen, so they cannot be tacked onto mortgages. One or more of these projects need to come out of pocket as far as costs go. Therefore, the temptation to do it…

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