Home and Car Maintenance Projects Worth Knowing About

I’ve gained much experience dealing with homeownership and car maintenance since I am proactive in handling things in my life.

Therefore, my articles below include insightful advice and recommendations for everything from selling your home to vehicle safety and repair.

Articles on This Topic

• Residential Solar Power Electric Systems: A Layman’s Review

  Solar panels on your home can give you a secure feeling that your lights will stay on whenever the power grid fails due to vandalism or severe storms. Learn the basics to understand its pros and cons.

• Maintenance Tips for Old Cars: Avoid Costly Expenses

  Proper maintenance helps prolong the useful years of your car. I managed to keep my last car for 20 years, running as good as new with little cost for upkeep.

• Catalytic Converter: Avoid Unnecessary Repairs and Save Your Money

  Did your car mechanic say you need a new catalytic converter because your check engine light is on, and it will cost you $800? Check it first with a low-cost Diagnostic Scanner. If it shows an OBD Code P0420 then try this trick that I describe first.

• How to Diagnose Check Engine Light to Avoid Costly Car Repairs

  Learn how to avoid costly repairs if your check engine light on. The warning light could mean a bad sensor, which is an inexpensive item. But mechanics might sell you the most expensive solution.

• Review of a Diagnostic Car Scanner Tool to Save on Repairs

  Some people spend hundreds of dollars on car repairs when their check engine light is on. This is a review of a low-cost diagnostic scanner I use to see the OBD error codes and avoid questionable car repairs.

• The Best Way to Quickly Sell Your Home at Top Price

  Buyers look for homes that are in move-in condition, and my Realtor taught me about easy and inexpensive improvements that helped me get a quick sale. This article reviews what I did that worked.

• How to Choose the Best Features for a Car Dash Camera

  Important dash cam features include the ability to record both front and rear conditions with high-quality video, wide-angle view so nothing is missed, low-light recording, looping to avoid running out of flash memory, tagging time and date, and saving video on impact. This article reviews those features and more.

• How to Avoid Car Accidents With Careless Drivers

  You can often anticipate an accident by observing the attitude of other drivers and taking steps to avoid being involved. After 50 years of driving without an accident, I'll tell you what I learned.