Defensive driving, simply put, refers to a set of driving skills that best prepares you to respond to hazards on the road. When most of us think of the term “defense”, we might think of sports or martial arts before driving. However, while most of us might not typically think of defensive driving in these…
No matter what winter looks like where you live, whether it’s snow and ice all season long or 70 degrees one day and in the teens the next (we’re looking at you, Virginia), the colder months come with unique challenges to keeping your home comfortable and safe. A buildup of condensation plus freezing temperatures can…
We’ve all been dealing with a climate of heightened risk over the past two years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to reevaluate the potential hazards involved in pretty much everything we do: from mundane activities such as grocery shopping and pharmacy runs to less frequent excursions like adventures abroad or trips to visit far-flung relatives,…
Getting a motorcycle, figuring out the permits and logistics, and being informed about the risks of riding can be a daunting task. The prerequisites to get a motorcycle permit, license, or endorsement vary from state to state and the paths to get there can vary as well. Not all paths are created equal, and some…
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Catalytic converters help a car clean its exhaust. They have become a target for theft because catalytic converters contain precious metals like palladium and platinum and the price of these metals has increased in the past several years. And since 2019, converter theft has risen 1,215%, according to…
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. When you purchase a home, you make one of the biggest investments in your life, not only in terms of finances, but also in terms of happiness. Expenses, such as furnishings, re-modeling, homeowners insurance and essential services, like water and trash, are a part of that…
No matter how you spin it, the Tesla story is impressive. First entering the spotlight in 2013 when the Model S was unveiled, Tesla has become a rightful competitor to established American automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge. Since then, the company has set a slew of company and national records. The Model 3 became…
As gray, gloomy days give way to blue skies and sunshine, you might find yourself looking longingly at that motorcycle gathering dust in your garage. Beautiful weather just has a way of making you want to bring your bike back out on the road. And we don’t blame you! But before you do, it’s important…
HENRICO, Va. — Sheldon Ekirch spends a lot of time on hold with her health insurance company. Sometimes, as the minutes tick by and her frustration mounts, Ekirch, 30, opens a meditation app on her phone. It was recommended by her psychologist to help with the depression associated with a stressful and painful medical disorder….
For nearly three agonizing years, Mariah Freschi and her husband have been trying to have a second baby. The California mother recently underwent surgery to remove her blocked fallopian tubes, leaving in vitro fertilization as her only option to get pregnant. But the cost quoted by her Sacramento-area clinic was $25,000 — out of reach…