Wonderfully, the remainder of the week we had no plans whatsoever and each morning casually decided what we would do for the next few hours. No stress, no phones, no technology, no traffic, no rushing around. Simply the constant caressing breezes and soothing sounds of the Atlantic waves to relax us, stimulate our senses and soothe our souls.

Many people mistakenly believe that they can only donate car to charity that runs and is in decent shape. Many charities are happy to take cars that are old or are in bad shape. Most car donation charities have contracts with parts yards to take cars for a pre-determined amount. That amount is usually more than someone could get on their own. In any case, when you donate your car to charity you get a tax deduction of at least $500. If the charity is able to sell your car for more than $500, you can claim the sale price as your tax deduction. All you need to do to claim your tax deduction is to itemize on your federal tax return.

1999 chevrolet silverado Carpooling: A general tip for anyone who is looking to buy car insurance is that you will get a lower premium if you drive less. How much less do you have to drive for it to affect your premium? Most insurance companies reduce premiums if you drive less than 10,000 miles a year. Driving less means less time on the road and therefore a lower probability of getting into an accident. One of the best ways to not just lower the miles you drive but also make friends is by carpooling.

Against popular opinion, it is not mandatory to buy bumper to bumper insurance when you purchase a vehicle. So if you really want to buy a vehicle, go ahead and do not allow that perk stop you. However, get the insurance cover before your car becomes a mechanical embarrassment to you. You drive a better bargain when your car is in good condition and not a bad one.

Before the internet age the auto parts industry had been primarily occupied by the big conglomerates such as NAPA, Checker and a few others but thanks to the internet this is changing. Today anyone who has an access to the internet has the opportunity to unlimited potential, and better yet create it from the comfort of their home. According to eBay motors 4.5 billion dollars worth of automotive related items are sold annually making it the most profitable sectors on eBay. The majority of sellers are ordinary people who buy and sell for a profit.

Basements and garages need attention, as well. Cobwebs should be made to disappear, tools should be organized and oil spills should be dealt with. If, like myself, you have managed to collect a rather huge assortment of stuff that the wife calls “junk”, consider renting storage space for some of it until after you have sold the house. This goes for the wife’s collection of treasures that you call junk – you know, all that stuff in the closets.