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Keep your car safer and on the road longer

Family Features For many families, cars are huge, long-term investments second only to homes. Many are looking for ways to keep their cars on the road longer and make them safer to continue to serve their needs for years to come. No matter what or where you drive, you can keep your current vehicle looking and performing its best – and even update it to make it safer – with these tips inspired by eBay Motors’ Parts of America tour, a cross-country tour exploring unique car cultures across America. Choose the right tires If it’s time to trade your tires in, take the time to ...

Healthy winter habits to maintain for your own health

Family Features Another cough and cold season calls for healthy preparation, and while there may not be a foolproof plan for escaping pesky germs, taking preventive steps and practicing self-care can help protect your health. You can catch a cold or flu any time of the year, but they seem more common during the cooler months. “As much as we all would love a quick cure for the common cold, unfortunately, that doesn’t exist,” said Ian K. Smith, MD. “However, there are many options one can try to relieve cold and flu symptoms, including over-the-counter medications. These ...

Sliding Bypass Doors

Family Features Customizing interior spaces to suit your unique needs can be easy and economical with a solution like versatile sliding bypass doors. If you want to create a multi-functional living area, save space, allow more privacy or enhance architectural appeal - or all of these at once - sliding bypass doors can help you achieve your goals. From kitchens to laundry areas, installing bypass doors provides a fast, economical way to adapt floor plans to diverse lifestyles. Kitchens with adjoining spaces are perfect spots for bypass doors. For instance, Johnson Hardware’s 111SD ...

Sneaky ways inflation affects your money

By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Inflation has a way of affecting nearly every aspect of our finances. Big jumps in tax brackets could save you money, especially if you’re working and your raises — like those of most workers — haven’t kept pace with inflation. Plus, a $2,000 increase in 401(k) limits means you can tuck aside more money for retirement. On the other hand, a whopping increase in the maximum earnings taxed by Social Security means higher earners will pay more in FICA taxes. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll want to review your coverage because there’s a good chance ...

Common signs you or a loved one could be dealing with depression

Metro Depression is among the most common mental disorders in the world. According to a 2019 report from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, roughly 3.8 percent of the world’s population is affected by depression. That percentage is higher among adults (5 percent) and even more so among adults 60 and over (5.7 percent). Despite its prevalence, depression still carries a stigma, leaving many people to confront it in silence. However, over the last several years, public attitudes toward mental health have shifted, compelling millions of people to recognize the severity of ...

Kimchi in grilled cheese?

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street The original pull-from-the-pantry meal could be grilled cheese. But consider upping the ante with one potent ingredient — kimchi. The odd-sounding pairing of cheese with kimchi comes from a stew that originated on army bases during the Korean War. It’s made with American surplus foods, such as hot dogs, baked beans and instant noodles, along with kimchi and American cheese. It loosely inspired the cooks from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. They put the spicy-crunchy fermented cabbage into the sandwich and mix its ...