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Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Can you get quality auto parts at a junkyard?

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Used auto parts can be a cost effective alternative to parts house or OEM parts . Many parts can be obtained from local junk yards and auto salvages . The real trick is finding a functional part that costs less without putting in a lot of time looking for it . Many times you can spend more in time and money locating a used pa... More..

Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What's the best defense against burglars in your home: Alarm system or dog?

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While I realize that most people don't put faith in animals anymore, there is no better guard for your property and your life than a dog. Now what type of dog you choose must be based on several factors. Most people will just go out and do one of two things, either just buy any old dog or buy the meanest most vicious dog avai... More..

Autos > Fuel Economy Tips on how to get better gas mileage

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Improving the fuel mileage on a pickup truck is not as difficult as you might think. It can be broken down into two parts, that if adhered to will drastically change not only the mileage you get but will also help your truck last a lot longer. The first part is parts and maintenance related as it has to do with minor modifica... More..

Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil

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As times and the economy grow tougher, and money becomes tighter, many people are starting to take a do it yourself attitude on things they used to pay for. This is very true of basic car maintenance in general, but most important when it comes to the oil change. Changing the oil in your vehicle is something any person can do... More..

Autos > SUVs SUVs: Are they worth it?

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SUVs, or sport utilities vehicles, have become a staple of the modern American family. While small town America seems to be cornering the market, major cities and their suburbs have come to embrace this style of vehicle as well. Yes, fuel mileage is obviously going to be worse than the average car.The modern SUV more than mak... More..

Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Can one spouse prevent a divorce from happening

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I believe that one spouse can have considerable control over whether or not a divorce occurs in a marriage, as I happen to be in this exact situation. I've been holding on for 2 years now with a woman I love dearly who has bipolar disorder. We have two children and they are my everything. To be perfectly honest if it was n... More..

Autos > Trucks Road safety from a truck driver's perspective

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When it comes to driving, most people don't really pay much attention to it. They take driving for granted as a guaranteed right, not the privilege it is. They also tend to forget that as with all privileges there is great responsibility. I see this exact attitude every time I make a run to the west coast. People fly by you w... More..

Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Why circuit breakers trip

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Have you ever wondered why your mains panel sometimes trips a breaker? Or how that breaker knows how and when to trip? Well take a few minutes and learn why. A circuit breaker is actually a pretty simple device consisting of a set of contacts, a lever switch,a a small cam and spring mechanism and a reset spring. It works like... More..

Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Automotive maintenance essentials

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Automotive maintenance is probably the last subject on most peoples minds.With their hectic day to day schedules,family and other things it is very easy to neglect the one thing that makes a lot of those things possible,your car or truck.You don't go a whole month without brushing your teeth do you? When did you check your oi... More..

Autos > SUVs Why SUVs burn more gas than cars

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The modern sport utilities vehicle or SUV has become a beloved icon of American family culture. While providing extreme levels of safety and comfort for it's occupants, it has a down side when it comes to fuel economy. The why is actually a very simple explanation, It is based upon several factors, these factors are; weight, ... More..

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