Teen drivers crash more often than any other age group, mainly because of inexperience. The car cannot fix that, but it can make a big difference to how a mistake ends. That is why safety experts give parents the same advice year after year: choose something mid-size, safe and boring. What to look for The … Read more
The best car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car and is installed correctly every time. Price and brand matter much less than those three things. The guidance below follows US recommendations; other countries use similar principles under different standards. The stages Rear-facing seats are for babies and toddlers. Keep your … Read more
Reliability rankings are published every year, and the same names tend to appear at the top. They are a good starting point, but they hide big differences between models of the same brand, so it pays to understand where the data comes from. Where reliability rankings come from The best-known sources in the US are … Read more
The right family car depends less on brand than on a few numbers: how many seats you need every day, how many car seats have to fit side by side, and how much you carry. Get those right and almost any well-rated model will do the job. One or two children: a compact car can … Read more
A cracked pane lets in drafts and rain, and broken glass is a safety hazard. Replacing glass in an old single-pane wooden window is a classic DIY repair. Double-pane windows are different: the sealed glass unit is usually replaced as a whole, often by a glass shop. Safety first Wear thick gloves, safety glasses, long … Read more
Most burglaries are opportunistic: someone sees an easy target and takes the chance. Good security makes your home look and be harder to get into than the house next door. Start with the basics, which cost little, before buying technology. Doors: the most common way in Windows Lock windows, especially ground-floor and basement ones. Add … Read more
A fire pit turns a backyard into a place to gather in the evening. A simple ring of concrete retaining-wall blocks around a steel insert can be built in an afternoon. The planning matters more than the building, because this is a structure designed to hold an open fire. Check the rules first Many towns … Read more
Always, from the moment your feet leave the ground until they are back on it. That includes climbing up, setting or removing the stand, sitting, and climbing down. Falls from tree stands are a leading cause of serious hunting injuries, and many happen during the climb or the transition onto and off the platform, before … Read more
