You've been driving your car for a while now and love it. Its good to you and takes you where you want to go. But what do you do when that check engine light comes on? Since the car doesn't just tell you what to do, do you just wait for it to turn off? No, but there are plenty of ways to check and see what's going on with your car so you can get it fixed. First things first, have you gotten gas recently? I had the sad misfortune of having my check engine turn on a couple weeks after buying ... View the Post
Have you thought about choosing your Energy Provider?
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Vista Energy. All opinions are my own. As many of you know, I reside in Ohio. Ohio happens to be a state where you can choose your energy provider. What does that mean for us? Well, that means we'll still be serviced through AEP Ohio, however, we no longer have to choose to pay their rates. You can choose your own energy provider. Take Advantage of Energy Choice Energy choice gives you the ability (and the right) to shop on the market for the power ... View the Post
Back to School Updates!
Yeah, so I'm a little bit late with this update because... Life. We've had a super busy the last couple of months but the boys have been back in school for a month and a half! Yes, they didn't start school until September! This isn't normal for Ohio schools but it had to happen for other reasons. They are both doing really well and I'm excited for this year. Hayden started middle school. He's gifted in science so he's taking an accelerated class for that. We also found out he qualified for ... View the Post
Do you know what your manufacture’s warranty covers?
Many people will tell you that one of the reasons they purchase a new car is because of the warranties that come with it. Having a warranty gives you peace of mind with your car. I mean, you made a financial investment, you'll want to make sure if something breaks, it's covered. What does the warranty cover? The amount of time your car is covered varies based on the maker of the car. But what they cover is pretty universal. Bumper-to-Bumper The bumper-to-bumper warranty (also known as the ... View the Post
Winter tires or All season Tires?
When you buy a car, it automatically comes with all season tires. It's the norm for most cars since these tires can be used during any season. So, most people don't think about buying different tires at all, they just continue with the tires they were given until it is time to replace them. However, would it be beneficial to you to use Winter Tires? First, what is the difference between all season and winter tires: All season tires: designed to offer a combination of benefits from summer ... View the Post
Do I need to ask for a “Tune-Up”?
When I was younger, I specifically remember my mom taking her car in for a tune-up. I wasn't exactly sure what that meant but I knew it was for her car. At that point, a tune-up meant that you'd be replacing the spark plugs, distributor points, inspecting or replacing the cap and rotor and possibly replacing the fuel and air filters. But is that what is needed now? Cars are always changing. There are so many differences between cars from 10-15 years ago that there isn't always a reason to do ... View the Post
