This Is the Right Way to Store Firewood
Cold weather is coming, which means it’s time to light up your fireplace or firepit and build up your woodpile for the season. Whether you’re chopping firewood yourself or buying…
How to Avoid Pump Switching Scams at the Gas Station
Last month, the police department of Lower Marion, Pennsylvania—located just north of Philadelphia—issued a warning to residents about a new scam. But unlike those that take place online, this scam…
The Easiest, Laziest Way to Build a Fire
If you didn’t grow up camping, you may be surprised to find out that starting a campfire isn’t as easy as it looks in the cartoons. (My daughter recently tried…
All the Ways to Save on Gas This Memorial Day Weekend
Photo: nata-lunata (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the 39 million or so Americans who plan to drive somewhere for Memorial Day weekend, I’m sure you already know that it will…
What to Do If You Accidentally Fill Your Gas Tank Up With Diesel
Photo: StockLeb (Shutterstock) As the price of gas rises, everyone is thinking more about the fuel they put into their cars. The glorious electric car revolution may be coming, but…
Never Burn These Items in a Fireplace
Photo: AlexMaster (Shutterstock) It’s fireplace season in many areas right now, which (hopefully) means cozy evenings spent curled up in front of its warm glow. Or, maybe you were cleaning…
7 Ways to Save Money at the Pump As Gas Prices Climb
Photo: Andrey Arkusha (Shutterstock) You probably own a car because you need it, so I’m risking some eye rolls by suggesting you drive less, especially if you live in a…
For the Love of God Please Don’t Put Gasoline in Random Containers
Photo: Nakantee (Shutterstock) Desperate times call for desperate measures, but if there is a shortage of gasoline in your area, that is not a good reason to fill water bottles…
Let’s Settle These Gas Pumping Questions: Is It Safe To Refill With The Engine On Or While Using A Cellphone?
Image: Jason Torchinsky/SmartSign/Skoda Much like the eternal question of Shouldst Thou Warm Yon Car Up In The Winter?, it seems like the question of Do I Really Have To Turn…