It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or, is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this time of year, when the days keep getting shorter and shorter? Those answers can differ […]
November 17, 2016
So, you’re not a year-round RV-er, or, at least not yet. (One can dream!) Which means another RV season is coming to a close. With cool fall and winter weather on the way, now is the time to make sure your rig will be ready when spring returns and you can hit the road again. […]
November 4, 2016
We want to thank the following people for referring to A&M during September: Shelly Anderson Gina Baxter Catherine Boyle Harold Carlson Ammon Gitau Dale Jenson Mike Lind- 2x Miguel Lopez Jordan palady Carlo Papini Jim Steig Katrina Stuckey-2x Shannon Zeller Thank you for all the referrals! Your referrals are the best compliment you can […]
October 17, 2016
It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or, a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or, all of the above – and more. When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in technology. It’s a significant investment, and one your homeowners insurance […]
October 14, 2016
Are you smarter than Stinky? Mr Jones sold his custom dog house for $4,000 and then bought it back again for $3,500, and sold it again for $4,500. The house is only worth the amount he paid for it. How much did he gain? Email your answers to Stinky by October 31, 2016 and if […]
October 10, 2016
Apartment living can have many advantages: low maintenance, close to work and entertainment, and ease of changing residence. But, if you’re a dog owner, apartment living can present some difficulties. You probably won’t have your own yard for him to play in, and your inside space may be somewhat compact. However, with enough exercise, stimulation, […]
September 28, 2016
We want to thank the following people for referring to A&M during August: Michelle Dobrowolski Lexus Fisher (twice) Julie Holmen Dale Jenson Tammie Thompson Dean Langer Laura Lattig-kerr Viktor Lukachynets Willard Masterson Jeff Poe Phong Tran Thank you for all the referrals! Your referrals are the best compliment you can give us. Each of […]
September 14, 2016
Are you smarter than Stinky? A man buys a pair of shoes for $10 and gives the owner of a shoe store $20. Having no change, the owner goes to the barber next store, gets the change and gives the customer $10 and the shoes. Later the barber tells the owner that the $20 bill was […]
September 14, 2016
Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations on the road that come across as inconsiderate or even hostile – yes, even when someone […]
September 7, 2016
What to Do If Your Car Overheats
Maybe you skipped a scheduled maintenance check. Or, maybe you’re just having some bad luck. But, when you notice the temperature heading higher than the halfway point on your dashboard indicator, it’s time to start thinking about what to do. These tactics may help:
Turn off your AC and turn on your heat. Doing both can help take some stress off your engine.
Pull over if it’s safe. If your temperature dial shoots up, or you start seeing water or steam coming from under the hood, call a tow truck. If you see smoke coming from the car, get out and move away if you’re able to do so safely.
Be careful when examining the engine. Take care when popping the hood, and don’t open the radiator cap when your car is overheating.
Add coolant or water only when the car is cool. You’ll have to wait a while, but adding coolant or water to a hot engine can do significant damage.
August 25, 2016