1/7/13

Did you know Monday and Tuesday are the best days of the week to fill up on gas? Statistically, gas prices rise by Wednesday as demand is gauged. And while you're at it, don’t wait to fill up when you’re nearly out of gas. A gas tank that is half full has less air inside, so it helps minimize evaporation as you’re filling up. Less evaporation means more fuel staying inside the tank, so you get the real value of the gas you’re paying for.

1/6/13

If you live in a community where there are outdoor cats, be aware of where they might be seeking shelter in the winter months. Many cats will seek out warmth wherever they can, which often means under your car or, worse, in your car's engine compartment. Start this simple habit: Bang on the hood of the car or hit the horn. This should be enough to scare cats away and prevent any accidents.

1/5/13

When you travel around the country, don't forget to choose to stay at an eco-friendly hotel. Starwood Hotel's latest brand, Element Hotels, is the only major hotel brand to have LEED certification -- an internationally recognized certification system to identify eco-friendly buildings -- for all of its hotels. Properties feature low-flow fixtures in the bathrooms, energy-efficient lighting, saline swimming pools, free bikes to borrow and electric car charging stations.