As of October 19, 2021, 17 wildfires are burning in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Only two of these are contained, and all 17 have collectively burned more than 2.2 million acres (roughly 3,400 square miles). So far this year, more than 47,000 fires have burned about 6.5 million acres (just over 10,000 square… Continue reading
Category: Auto
Caring for a Battery Operated Riding Toy for Kids
For your child, having his own battery-powered riding toy would be one of the best things that could ever happen to him. You know for sure and are willing to give him what he wants. However, in return, you also want your child to know how to take good care of these types of toys.… Continue reading
Best Cars for a Teen’s Car Insurance
Just because it’s legal for a teenage girl to get a driver’s license doesn’t mean she has to let hers try by the time she turns 16. Driving is a huge responsibility and can be a costly chapter in your life as a parent. Your auto insurance premiums will go up when you add a… Continue reading
Things to consider with long distance moving companies
No matter where you move, it’s always a big chore that involves tons of packing things at one end, unpacking things at the other, planning, and traveling in the middle. To deal with all the issues involved, it helps to have competent movers who will provide excellent service while helping you to locate yourself. However,… Continue reading
Great Cars Under $ 1000 – All-Star Profiles – Nissan 240sx
One of the most popular platforms on the tuning market. Whether you’re looking to hit road races, auto crossovers, drift, drag, or just fast, the Nissan 240sx is one of the best giant killers out there. Introduced in 1989, the 240sx has everything a great sports car should have. Rear-wheel drive, independent suspension, disc brakes,… Continue reading
In an SHTF situation, your worst enemy may not be human
Most of us imagine that when we enter an SHTF situation, the world will be a much more dangerous place. We know that desperate people do desperate things and there will probably be a lot of desperate people. Some will be simply people who thought it would never happen here and did nothing to prepare,… Continue reading
Seven things to consider when buying a coffee vending machine
Just as no two vehicle models are the same, neither are coffee vending machines, and the old saying that “you get what you pay for” is very true. So what should you look for when buying a coffee machine? Should you buy the “Rolls Royce”, the SUV or the Mini Cooper? What are the differences… Continue reading
Tips for buying car engines
It breaks our hearts when someone crashes into our car or when it doesn’t work as well as it should. But whether the radiator is getting too hot or the engine is ringing incessantly, you can change your car parts to make your car run like new, without having to buy a new one. Usually… Continue reading
Chest Pain With Crutches: What They Don’t Tell You About Using Crutches
My midweek ski winter with my senior ski pass came to a halt when I made a sloppy move to the top of the highest slope. I fell hard on my hip onto the frozen surface atop Mount Lincoln in Sugar Bowl, my favorite ski resort near Lake Tahoe, CA. Sliding downhill on my head,… Continue reading
Throw a paintball party!
Paintball equipment makes a great birthday gift for different ages, but especially for a 14 year old. If you want your exciting gift to have an even bigger impact, give it to him at a paintball-themed birthday party that includes a game where he can use it. Playing the donkey story in Chuck E Cheese… Continue reading