Entries from InsWeb’s Insurance Blog | Auto, Home, Life, Health, and more tagged with 'summer'
Ways to Cut the Heat in the Dog Days of Summer
This time of year, from early July to mid-August, is called the Dog Days of Summer. And boy does that describe it! If you're suffering from extended periods of heat and the sound of your air conditioner is constant, here are a couple of quick ways to cut the heat, and maybe save a bit on your cooling bill....
Road Trip and Driving Songs
With people pinching pennies and gas prices much better compared to last year, it looks like more people may be hitting the road for vacations this summer. And isn't it pretty much a requirement that a special mixed CD or iPod playlist be brought along for the drive? There are just some songs that demand we be behind the wheel,...
Staying Local for Labor Day
With Labor Day fast approaching, the unofficial end of summer, people are looking for ways to have a great time without putting 200 miles on our cars or emptying our checking accounts. According to the Department of Transportation, Americans drove 4.7%, or 12.2 billion, fewer miles in June 2008 than June 2007, and the trend is likely to continue. So...
Gas Prices Continue to Soar: 6 Ways to Help You Save Money
As we head into the summer, gas prices continue to reach record breaking highs. Remember the days you could fill up your vehicle for around $18? As of last week, gas prices average $3.22 per gallon nationwide (as of 6/4/07). That's 12 cents more than the previous week and 40 cents more than last year. While we can't do anything...
Spring Home Improvements: Adjusting Your Homeowners Insurance Accordingly
With the first warm days of the year upon us, spring always brings a renewed motivation for making improvements to one's home. Whether you're a "Hardware Store Warrior" building a new deck yourself, or if you're simply hiring a contractor to add a patio, don't forget to check what impact such improvements may have on your homeowners insurance policy...
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