WATCH OUT FOR CARS …and people on the sidewalk too!
Most people are aware that pedestrians have the right of way, especially pedestrians. Unfortunately, people forget to look out for them. Obviously if someone sees a person in front of their car, they’re not going to hit the accelerator, but if they forget to look out their windshield, they will never know if anyone is there before they hit the gas. Now, that’s not to say that pedestrians always have the right of way. […]
WASHING AND WAXING YOUR BOAT
As if owning your own boat wasn’t enough trouble, sometimes it gets dirty too. It’s kind of counterintuitive when you think about it, I mean, they’re in the water, shouldn’t they be self-cleaning? Since this is not the case, boat owners have to either clean their own boats or hire someone to do it for them. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult. The first thing you will want to do is hose off any loose dirt […]
Nevada Car Seat Standards …and why you should use them!
It used to be, one of the most dangerous places for your children to be was in a car, but over the years, with stricter and stricter car seat laws, your kids are now much safer. Though the laws may vary from state to state, it is always better to err on the side of caution, not only for you little ones’ lives, but also so that you won’t get into trouble with the law. […]
Better Gas Mileage III
In previous installments of getting better gas mileage (insert link), we have talked about tips to give you more bang for your gas mileage buck. Now that you have had a chance to implement some of those suggestions, here are a couple more that can help. Avoid excess idling There is a common misconception that it uses less gas to idle your car than it does to turn it off and start it again. Though […]
Rental Car Coverage
It’s happened to all of us. We go on vacation, we rent a car, and then we get asked the dreaded question: Do you want to buy insurance for your rental car? We want to answer no because we think our insurance covers it, but what if we’re wrong? What if something happens and we’re responsible for all of it? That’s a lot more vacation money than was planned for. Ironically, even if one were […]
Crossing Guards – Keeping our children safe
In many places in this country, our children walk to school, some may even take their bicycle. During this journey, whether long or short, they will intersect with the general public who are driving motor vehicles. These aren’t just parents of other children at the school, they are everyday people, going about their everyday lives and not always paying attention to the little ones who may walk in front of their car. This is why […]
To buy or to lease That is the question
So you need a new car. Normally you would go to the dealer and buy a new car, or scan the paper and purchase one from the previous owner, but lately you’ve seen a lot of ads on TV telling you that you should lease a car. Is one really better than the other? The short answer is no, one is not necessarily better than the other, it all depends on you and what you […]
How to check your oil
Before embarking on a road trip, it is always a good idea to check the oil in your car, especially if you haven’t just had an oil change. Without enough oil, the moving parts of an engine will have no lubrication and may seize up, and as Murphy’s Law dictates, this will always happen at the very worst time possible. Not to worry, it’s a really simple process, and there’s no heavy lifting involved. You […]
Rant: A signal means i’m coming over!
We all have been in a hurry from time to time. We all need to get to places by yesterday. However, sometimes it makes people do stupid crazy things that end up only saving them a second or two. The main annoyance is not letting people into their lane. It’s not like they’re cutting in line, although the driver may act like it. They may need to turn, or there may be construction that they […]
Things to do in Vegas with minors part III – Springs Preserve
Many people think that the desert is simply sand and cacti and void of any other life, however, they couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many types of plants and animals that flourish in our climate, and at the Springs Preserve, you and your family can discover them. With museums to explore and trails to walk or ride, no one in the family will be bored. The Springs Preserve, is part zoo, part […]