Caring for a vintage car takes a bit more time and effort than maintaining a car built today. Materials like leather, rubber and even the metal parts, need extra TLC to keep them from wearing out and cracking from age and sunlight damage.

With the weather warm and the sun shining, the open road is begging for travelers to get out and enjoy summer. Now is the perfect time for you to get your tires and vehicle ready for long road trips.

Gone are the days when women went from their parents’ house to their married homestead without living on their own in between. Today, women not only buy their own homes, they also do their own home repairs. There are an estimated 17 million woman homeowners in the United States, and women do-it-yourselfers are the fastest growing segment of the home improvement market.

A few minutes in the garage before the bitter cold hits could help prevent a more time-consuming and unpleasant experience during the winter. Cold weather will only make existing problems worse, according to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). It's a good idea to read the owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's recommended service schedules. Here are some additional tips.

Rough winter weather increases your risk of being in a car accident by 36 percent, finds the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But taking a few steps now can help minimize your risk.

With gas prices soaring and the emphasis on preserving the environment, more and more people are becoming eco-friendly. From the influx of hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the environment and saving money in the process. Here are some trends in transportation that are helping save the environment.

With a quarter of annual car accidents occurring in rainy or wet weather, it is important for drivers to increase their safe driving habits during the winter months. With nature being so erratic, the best way to travel safely ensure safe travel during inclement weather is to be preparation.