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Smart Ways to Prevent Your Children from Ruining Your New Car
When you become a parent, there are a number of sacrifices you have to make. These sacrifices include having to childproof everything you own, from your house to your car. This can be a great source of headache, especially if you just got a brand new SUV. You're torn between wanting to share it with the family you love and wanting to keep it to yourself so nobody else can ruin it. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent your children from ruining your new car. Taking these steps will help you find the right balance and extend the life of your new family vehicle.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
Best Bourbons to Try in 2018
Whether you're a dedicated fan of bourbon or just dipping your toe in, the ever changing selection of bourbon varieties can be hard to keep up with. Don't let the dizzying array of proof statements and barrel numbers give you decision paralysis! From yearly, limited edition bottlings to old favorites, I've compiled a list of the best bourbons you have to try this year. Newcomers should seek out some of the "go anywhere, do anything" options on this list, while enthusiasts may pick the options with their desired tasting notes. Cheers!
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Proof
How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Camera
Once you graduate from the (admittedly decent) camera on your iPhone in favor of a high quality interchangeable lens camera, you open up a whole new world of possibilities. Most cameras come with a mid-range adjustable lens (also known as a "zoom lens") for general use, but the best way to take full advantage of your newfound photographic strength is to purchase specialized lenses that are optimized for your particular needs. That how you master your lenses. Firstly, you'll want to pay attention to the lens mount, which determines which camera bodies a particular lens can attach too. Most camera companies produce proprietary lenses for their own cameras, but there are also some modular third party options.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Photography
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Best Home Projector Screens You Can Buy in 2018Top Story - July 2018
Video projectors are rapidly gaining popularity as a convenient and effective way to enjoy movies and tv shows on the big screen from the comfort of your own home. After you drop the money on a good projector, however, it can be tempting to just point it at your living room wall, using the off-white paint as a makeshift screen. If you take just a little extra effort to set up a decent projector screen, however, you will experience a clear improvement.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in 01
What Is Social Impact Investing?
The world of investing is complex and can seem nearly insurmountable if you are just entering it. By understanding the basic principles of investment readiness, however, you will open up a whole world of opportunities. A relatively recent phenomenon in the investment world is environmental and social impact investing. If you are interested in using your money to make efforts toward world conservation and the betterment of mankind, an understanding of impact investing will allow you to directly support the causes you hold most dear while also opening up the opportunity for you to improve your own financial situation.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Trader
Strange Things Every Pet Owner Has Secretly Done
It may be difficult to comprehend if you've never had a pet (you poor soul), but there is an undeniably special and undeniably weird bond that develops between a pet and its owner. My wife and I have developed our fair share of idiosyncrasies when it comes to spending time with our two cats, so we have firsthand experience of this unique connection.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Petlife
Best Soccer Cleats for Beginners
Finding the right pair of cleats is hard for any soccer player, whether it's Messi or a high schooler on the JV team. No matter your skill level, the league you're in, or the type of field you play on, you need the proper equipment in order to perform at your full potential. This list compiles the best entry- and mid-level cleats for those who are relatively new to the game of soccer.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Cleats
10 Best Books for Career Guidance
Whether you're a new job seeker fresh out of college on the hunt for your first challenge or among the late-game career changers seeking out your dream job later in life, you may find yourself at a loss for the right steps to take on your journey. If this sounds like you, then you'd be smart to seek out help from books for career guidance. But how do you sort through the hundreds and hundreds of career development books out there? Different books take different approaches to the issue, from general interpersonal skills to specific techniques to actual job descriptions. I've taken the liberty of narrowing down some of the absolute best books for career guidance on the market today to help set you on the path for satisfaction and success in your quest for your ideal career.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Journal
Can You Wash Your Car When It's Cold Outside?
Proper car maintenance in cold weather is a tricky beast to handle. On one hand, using water to wash your car when it's cold out can be a huge gamble. If the temperature is below freezing, you risk turning your vehicle into a giant ice cube. On the other hand, your car is much more likely to need a good cleaning during the winter months, as road salts and grimy snow can cause rust and other serious damage to your vehicle's exterior. We all know the serious effects of salt on your car, and how to protect your car from salt. Even still, some experts recommend cleaning your car as often as every other week during snowy weather.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
How to Change Your Oil
Keeping track of your oil is one of the simplest, yet most important aspects of car maintenance. The quality of your oil affects everything else about how the engine runs, so you can't slack on replacing it when it needs to be replaced. Paying attention to your oil levels is one of the easiest ways to make your car last longer.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
Unique Gifts for Gamers
Finding gift ideas for video game enthusiasts can be a daunting task. Actual video games and gaming accessories are tough to guess, especially if you're not sure what games or game systems your giftee already has. And sure, gift cards are always an option, but unless you really don't know the person you're shopping for, it's always worth the effort to find that perfect gift. These unique gifts for gamers are high quality, functional, can't-miss gifts for almost anyone who has even a casual interest in video games or gaming culture. From the the Atari to the Nintendo Switch, this list has you covered.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Gamers
Best Study Tips for Verbal Learners
In the pursuit of education, many students struggle to find their stride simply because they don't have a firm grasp on their own learning style. Sadly, this often leads to a disdain for education that could otherwise be easily avoided. These students' issues are often the result of a misguided approach to studying.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Education