Category Archives: Tips and Info

Police officers

How Do I Stop From Getting Pulled Over by the Police?

How to Stop Getting Pulled Over

It’s obvious why some people get pulled over, we’ve all seen the driver swerving through traffic at high speeds and wished for a police officer to be waiting for that idiot around the next bend in the road.  If you are not the driver that is bouncing between lanes, tailgating other vehicles and then passing at break neck speeds but still somehow find yourself on the wrong side of the law then here are 5 simple tips on how to stop getting pulled over. Read the rest of this entry >>

music festival

15 Best Bands at Summerfest 2017?

Summerfest 2017 Best Band Lineup

2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.  The world’s largest music festival is the unofficial start of summer and reigns from June 28th to July 2nd, takes a short set break then returns from July 4th to July 9th..  With headliners like The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Willie Nelson just to name some of the legends performing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Summerfest 2017 is destined to make life long memories.  You might be surprised then that the best band lineup of 2017 Summerfest is taking place on the numerous *free stages around the Henry Maier festival grounds. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Chevrolet Equinox front quarter view

What’s the Difference Between the 2017 Chevy Equinox and the 2017 Chevy Traverse?

2017 Chevy Equinox VS 2017 Chevy Traverse

Shopping for a new car can be a headache.  Dealing with pushy salesmen trying to earn the most commission can cloud our rational judgment.   Even with a good understanding of what type of vehicle we need often times there are two models closely resembling each other that we are choosing between.  To the naked eye the 2017 Chevy Equinox and the 2017 Chevy Traverse look quite similar but once you peel back the exterior the differences are easily noticed.

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beach side

What Are Some Basic Summer Water Safety Tips?

Water Safety Tips and Advice

Summer is a season of excess.  Camping, fishing, boating, Wisconsin Dells and Bar-B-Q’s by the pool just to name a few frequent activities, and the common denominator is water.  Whether at a lake, river or just the neighborhood pool, water is ever present and even the strongest swimmers should still practice caution and follow these water safety tips and advice. Read the rest of this entry >>

tire pressure

Does Tire Pressure Affect My Fuel Efficiency

I was driving cautiously as I always do when the car in front of me swerves quickly to avoid a pothole the size of Lake Michigan and before I can avoid the beast it almost swallows my tire whole but I make it out the other side.  Instantly an icon of a flat tire appears on the dashboard warning me of “low tire pressure”.  I find myself asking: How much does tire pressure affect my car anyway?  Does it decrease my fuel efficiency? Low tire pressure just makes for a softer more comfortable ride, right?  How do I know how much pressure I should have in my tires?  Questions swirl about my brain.

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Car in thunderstorm

How to Stay Safe Driving in Severe Summer Weather

Summer weather…there’s nothing like it. At one moment, you can be teeing off on the first hole, enjoying a joyful drenching of sunshine. By the time you’ve hit hole five, however, you’re getting a drenching of a different kind, and are cowering under a tree hoping for a reprieve. These conditions can be particularly rough if you’re in the car, but they don’t have to be. Here are tips for driving in severe summer weather, particularly thunderstorms, hail and high winds. Read the rest of this entry >>

Flash Floods

Five Tips to Help Deal with Flash Flooding

While we’re certainly excited that spring is finally here, this doesn’t mean that it comes without its inherent struggles. There is yard work to be done, there are winter items that need to be put away, and there may well be flooding of the many rivers and tributaries around the Milwaukee area. So how can you stay safe? Here are five tips to help deal with flash flooding. Read the rest of this entry >>