When it comes to renting a car, you already know you don’t really have any other option. Dragging your family on public transport to reach your hotel, quite simply, isn’t always possible. So, in those cases when you really need to rent, it pays to know a couple of tricks. Here are some of the easiest ways to save some money on your rental, and score an upgrade to a better vehicle.

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When it comes to making sure your home is weatherproofed during a vacation, you need to factor in several important issues; how susceptible is your home to weather damage, how long will you be gone, and how paranoid are you.

Recent storms in our area prove that even periods of the year that are considered mild can deliver a nasty punch. When you are gone, weatherproofing your home means keeping bad weather out, and making sure nothing left in your home can create havoc during your absence. Read More >

The sacred few months after graduation and before college or work is a beautiful time of life. It’s a time when a young person can escape from the shackles of reality, shed any stress from day to day life and learn loads about the country or world at large.In Australia, a gap year is almost required after graduation, but many Americans are lucky if they can take more than two weeks out of their busy lives. So why not make the absolute best out of it? Here are five great spots that you can visit — nearby — that are great to celebrate the accomplishment of graduation. Read More >

To many, Memorial Day is when theme parks and other summer recreational fun start. To others, it is a time to commemorate U.S. soldiers who died in military service. No matter how you plan to spend your Memorial Day, always remember to take a few minutes to remember those that gave their lives while serving their country.

As the temperatures rise, Memorial Day is traditionally when we kick off the summer season. To enjoy the long weekend, we’ve collected five fun getaways with enough to do for the entire family.

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