How To Do The Penny Test To Check Your Tire Tread

Using a penny to check tread depth on a tire
Maintaining proper tire tread is crucial for the safety and performance of your vehicle. One simple and effective way to check your tire tread is by using the penny test. If you're not sure how to complete the penny test, just follow the simple steps outlined by the team at... [read more]

How Your Tire Pressure Can Affect Gas Mileage

Close-Up Of Hand holding pressure gauge for car tire
When you assessing the pros and cons of purchasing a new vehicle, one of the things many car-buyers look at is the vehicle's fuel economy. You can check the vehicles specs to find the EPA rating on how many miles per gallon a vehicle can achieve in the city and... [read more]

5 Tips To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

A woman enjoys the cool breeze in her home.
If your home gets overly warm and you're tempted to turn your AC up this summer, resist the urge and try these effective DIY tricks instead. Upgrade Your Window Treatment Although natural lighting is a great way to brighten up your home, it can also warm your home as well. During the... [read more]

10 Inexpensive But Thoughtful Mothers Day Gifts

Happy beautiful family mother and daughter in the bedroom on the bed in towels and sunglasses arranged a fashionable tea party
Did you know, Anna Jarvis, the creator of Mother's Day, never meant for it to be a wildly commercialized holiday. Instead, she meant for people to spend more quality time with their mothers.  Years after the day had become an official national holiday she urged people to plan family time... [read more]

10 Picnic Hacks For The Perfect Picnic

Family With Friends have a picnic.
The weather is warm but not sweltering, and those pesky summer mosquitos haven't arrived yet. So, it's the perfect time to head to the park, find a shade tree, and have a family picnic. If you want to add a picnic to your agenda this weekend, try a few of... [read more]

Get Some Fresh Air At The Parks Of Decatur This Spring

couple jogging in the park
As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, why not spend a day outside enjoying our beautiful city of Decatur? With 2,000 acres of parkland, our city offers a plethora of outdoor fun for everyone. You can take a stroll around the lake, rent a pavilion for... [read more]