When your teenager reaches driving age, it can be a wildly stressful and nerve wracking time for parents. This transition can be rough, but as the adult in the room, it's your duty to communicate rules for the road. Clear guidelines are great for... (Read More)

Have you heard the old saying that it takes 30 days to create a new habit? Habits are the building blocks of our everyday lives. And, when it comes to keeping things tidy, little habits add up to big results. | There are probably some things you... (Read More)

A disposable coffee cup here, some trash there, and soon your car is looking like a rolling garbage bin. What you may not realize: The more stuff you have in your car, the more potential flying projectiles you could have in the event of a sudden... (Read More)

Driving on snow and ice can be hazardous stuff, so professionals always recommend you take it slow when the roads are looking ugly. However, for some drivers, the worst of winter offers up a racing opportunity that's tough to beat! Below is a few... (Read More)

Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children from infancy to 12 years of age. Despite this horrifying trend, it is estimated that between 40 and 45 percent children killed in car crashes were improperly restrained. Think about it... (Read More)

The Portland area tends to get a little rainy right around this time of year. For those who don't enjoy washing their vehicles, the weather might seem like a gift from nature. After all, you don't actually have to wash your car or truck when the... (Read More)

Did you know that more children are killed each year getting off the school bus than while actually riding on the bus? School buses are actually among the safest vehicles on the road today. A child is much safer taking a bus to and from school... (Read More)

The one thing outsiders might know about the Pacific Northwest is our weather. Our famous -- or possibly infamous -- forecasts mean that things get pretty damp around these parts. Rain is never far from the forecast, and while it might beat the... (Read More)

Planning to take a road trip soon? There's nothing quite like hitting the open road! If you're driving to your destination, here are three great ways to make sure your trip goes safely and smoothly: Visit the mechanic. Prior to your vacation... (Read More)

Rising prices for new cars and the overall improved quality and reliability of vehicles being built today are causing Americans to hold on to their cars longer. A new report shows that the average age of vehicles on the road in the United States has... (Read More)