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Items to include in your caremergency kit Road trips can make for great weekend getaways or even more lengthy vacations for those who can’t get enough of the open road. But before embarking on any road trips, motorists should replenish their au-tomotive emergency kits with the follow-ing items so they are fully prepared in the event of an accident or an injury. • First-aid kit: A fi rst-aid kit can treat cuts and abrasions suffered while you are out of the car and even some minor injuries that may result if you are in a car accident. Include essential items like adhesive tape, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic wipes, aspi-rin, bandages, a cold compress, gauze, and scissors. Visit www.redcross.org for a more extensive list of items to include in your fi rst-aid kit, which should be kept in your car at all times. • Tools: It’s important to include tools in your automotive emergency kit. While a full toolbox might be unnecessary, bring along an adjustable wrench, a fl at head and Phillips screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a tire jack and crow bar, an ice scraper, and a fl ashlight. Extra roadside fl ares and re-fl ectors also should be packed should you need to pull over and address an automo-tive problem, such as a fl at tire. Keep a tire pressure gauge in your glove compartment or with your other tools so you can check tire pressure if you feel your car is not op-erating as smoothly as it normally does. • Fluids: While it’s best to check all of your vehicle’s fl uids before beginning a road trip, it does not hurt to bring along some extra fl uids just in case you start to run low while out on the road. Fluids to pack include motor oil, antifreeze, brake fl uid, and windshield washer fl uid. Include a funnel with these items so you can easily pour them in should you be running low. Pack an empty spray bottle as well so you have something to spray washer fl uid from if a problem arises with your wiper blades. • Wiper blades: Include an extra set of wiper blades in your automotive emergen-cy kit. Maintaining wiper blades is an oft-overlooked component of vehicle mainte-nance, so bring along an extra set of blades should your existing blades succumb to wear and tear while you’re on the road. • Miscellaneous items: Some items that may not seem synonymous with road trips can come in handy should you fi nd yourself in an emergency. Pack a blanket so you and your passengers can stay warm should your car break down at night. In ad-dition, pack some energy bars and bottled water so no one gets too hungry or thirsty while waiting for help to arrive. It’s also good to keep a pair of work gloves in your car so you can still use your tools or change a tire when the temperatures dip or your hands get sweaty on hot days.

As technology has made working re-motely easier, more and more profession-als are working from home. Working from home can help working parents save mon-ey on childcare costs and help all workers avoid rush hour traffi c jams and the costs of commuting to and from the offi ce. The right working environment is es-sential for men and women who work from home. An environment that’s conducive to work can help people increase their pro-ductivity and make their employers more likely to allow more employees to work from home. Professionals who are new to working from home may fi nd it takes some time before they can create the perfect working environment, but the following are a few factors to consider when planning a home offi ce. Space – One of the disadvantages to working from home is that remote work-ers don’t have access to the same level of equipment as in the main offi ce, such as color copiers or scanners. If you want to include even scaled-down versions of such equipment in your offi ce, you will need ample space. In addition, less spacious home offi ces can feel too tight and en-closed, making workers uncomfortable and less enthusiastic about working every day. Pick a spot in your home that affords room for your equipment and the ability to move around so you don’t feel cramped through-out the workday. Lighting – Lighting is another factor re-mote workers must consider when they’re planning their home offi ces. Natural light can provide an energetic boost and im-prove your mood, so choose a room in your

Space, lighting vital for home offi ce planninghome that gets lots of sunlight during the day. Many professionals who work remote-ly do so from the basements of their homes, which can make it diffi cult to rely on natu-ral light. If the basement is the only loca-tion in your home that can fi t a home of-fi ce, look for lighting sources that replicate daylight so you are not working in dark quarters. Speak with your physician about how to arrange lighting to reduce eyestrain caused by staring at a computer. Connectivity – Connectivity also must be considered when planning a home of-fi ce. While wireless Internet has made Internet dead zones less problematic, cer-tain areas or rooms in your home may still be touch-and-go with regard to Internet connectivity. Such areas should be avoided

Working from home can pay numerous dividends, but professionals who telework must put careful thought into the rooms or areas of their homes where they plan to work.

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Formal dining rooms are no longer as coveted as they once were. Family dinners, if they manage to be at home, are now just as likely to be served in the kitchen or in another space, such as on the patio or in the living room while watch-ing television, as they are in formal dining rooms. Trendy homeowners have begun to ditch dining rooms in favor of using the space for other purposes. Homeowners with a passion for lit-erature can outfi t the room with fl oor-to-ceiling bookcases to turn one-time dining rooms into the ultimate library. Those who

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Designing a dining room re-doneed a bit more family space can use a din-ing room as a family room, outfi tting the room with all storage nooks, a fl at screen TV and a comfortable couch to make it more inviting. Because dining rooms are often located next to the kitchen, the removal of walls can make expanding the kitchen even easi-er. If their kitchens are cramped, homeown-ers can look into ways to spread out into the space allotted for the dining area. There are many ways to repurpose dining rooms so they are functional to homeowners’ spe-cifi c needs.

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Balance Balancing tires involves equal-izing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that each tire spins smoothly on the road. Tires are mounted on the wheel assembly, and the chances of this assembly having precise weight distribution is near-ly impossible without a little help. According to Discount Tire, the slight-est imbalance in the tires, even as little as half an ounce, can be felt by drivers. Unequal mass can make tires wobble, causing noticeable vibrations. Mechanics will test tire balance by putting it on a balancing machine. The machine will spin the tire and determine the tire’s heaviest point. Counteracting weights will be placed on the tire hubs to create a more uni-form balance of weight. Lead weights are often used, but some are being phased out for other metals.

Alignment Tire alignment is another way to reduce wear on tires and help avoid steering and “pulling” problems. Bridgestone Tires defi nes tire align-ment as an adjustment of the vehicle’s suspension, or the system that con-nects a vehicle to its wheels. When tires are not properly aligned, drivers may notice uneven tread wear and the vehicle pulling to the left or the right.

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Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, pur-ples, and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aes-thetic pleasure. The hundreds of leaves that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into winter. Some will fl oat down to lawns, while others will get lodged in gut-ters and downspouts, posing problems that can cause substantial and potentially costly problems for homeowners. Homeowners know that gutter cleaning is an important part of fall home mainte-nance, but they may not completely under-stand why. Gutter cleaning can be a messy and time-consuming project, making it a project many homeowners are apt to put off. Waiting to clean gutters can lead to con-siderable problems, so it’s best to tackle the job well in advance of the winter. Gutters guide rainwater and runoff from the roof so it drains properly away from homes. When gutters are clogged with leaves, a number of problems can occur. • Leaks: Water will take the path of least resistance. When clogged gutters do not allow the water to drain away properly, water will fi nd other ways to the ground. It may work itself right into the walls and ceilings of the home. In addition to dam-aging walls and ceilings, moisture inside the home can promote mold growth. It also makes interior spaces more appealing to pests. • Excess weight: Gutters are meant to hold the weight of traveling water and not much more. Gutters fi lled with leaves and other debris can quickly become heavy. This stresses the entire gutter system and can cause the gutters to fall off of the home entirely. • Nesting areas: Clogged gutters can serve as nesting areas for insects and birds. Mosquitoes and other insects lay eggs in pooling water. Gutters can quickly be-come breeding spots for harmful pests.

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Road trips are a staple of autumn for many motorists. Fall foliage and moderate temperatures make September and October ideal months to hit the open road for weekend getaways. Fall road trips rarely take drivers too far away from home, but traveling can still be costly. Fortunately, there are many ways to make road trips more affordable without sacrifi cing fun. • Explore alternatives to more tradi-tional lodging. If your road trip includes an overnight stay, consider alternatives to tra-ditional lodging. Hotels might stretch your budget, but depending on where you plan to go, you might have some less traditional alternatives. Airbnb.com allows homeown-ers and even some apartment dwellers to rent their homes and apartments to trav-elers, and these listings may pale in com-parison to rates offered by nearby hotels. If weather permits, look for local campsites and spend your nights sleeping outdoors under the autumn stars. If you prefer ho-tels, look for deals on sites like Priceline.com or Hotwire.com, which may offer heavy discounts on rooms. • Take steps to conserve fuel. Lodging might prove your biggest expense on a fall road trip, but fuel likely won’t be too far behind. Drivers can cut fuel costs in sev-eral ways. Before beginning your trip, take your car in for a tune-up so any issues that might affect fuel effi ciency are addressed before you hit the open road. Poorly in-fl ated tires force the engine to work harder and burn more fuel, so make sure tire pres-sure matches the levels recommended in your owner’s manual before embarking on

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your trip and even along the way if you feel your car is not running as smoothly as it could be. Another way to conserve fuel is to remove excess items from the trunk. If you don’t plan to hit the links on your trip, leave your golf clubs at home. • Plot your route. Spontaneity may make fall road trips more fun, but drivers looking to save money should plot their routes in advance so they can avoid poten-tially costly problems like detours or road

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Winter can be an unforgiving season. Freezing temperatures coupled with snow and ice can take its toll on people who live in climates where cold weather is a fact of winter life. While winter can test people’s pa-tience, it also can be harsh on cars and trucks. Understanding what components of a vehicle can be compromised by dropping temperatures and snowy roads can help drivers take action to safeguard their auto-motive investments. While the Canadian Automobile Association notes that winter can wreak havoc on just about every part of a vehicle, there are some parts that seem to bear the brunt of Old Man Winter’s abuse. Properly servicing and caring for a car or truck can help.

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• Have your tires’ alignment checked toward the end of winter or early spring. A season of traveling over pothole-ridden roads or hitting curbs buried under snow drifts can affect the alignment. Get every-thing back on track. Similarly, inspect tires routinely, as weather changes can affect tire pressure and strength. • Use a soft snow brush or a foam brush to clear snow off of the car. Avoid hard plastic scrapers you might use on your windshield, as they can scratch painted surfaces. • Try to park the vehicle in a garage or under a car port, each of which can protect cars and trucks from the often harsh ele-ments of winter. Keep vehicles running effi ciently to prevent damage this winter.

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The differences between waxes In their study of liquid, paste and spray waxes, Consumer Reports found that paste waxes were easier to apply than liq-uid waxes, but that the overall performance of paste waxes fell short of liquid waxes. Liquid waxes were very durable and pro-vided the gloss many motorists look for when waxing their vehicles. But liquid waxes were diffi cult to apply evenly, some-thing fi rst timers should consider when choosing a wax. Spray waxes were con-venient and easy to use, and many can be wiped off without drying. But Consumer Reports found spray waxes were not as du-rable as liquid or paste waxes, so they may need to be applied more frequently. Because waxing is done to protect a car and improve its appearance, it’s important that drivers waxing their vehicles for the fi rst time test the wax on an area of their vehicles that is not easily seen to the na-ked eye. This affords some room for error as you learn the waxing ropes while also al-lowing you to test out different waxes until you fi nd the right fi t. There are some additional tricks driv-ers can employ when waxing their vehicles

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Vacations are a great way to recharge and get some time away from the daily grind. While many working men and wom-en take one or two vacations per year, rec-reational vehicle owners can travel more often without breaking the bank. Recreational vehicles, or RVs, are of-ten referred to as campers or motor homes. Equipped with many amenities, ranging from kitchens to multiple sleeping areas to entertainment spaces, RVs offer many of the comforts of home. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association says RV ownership is cur-rently at an all-time high. According to Dr. Richard Curtin, RV industry analyst and director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan, 8.9 million house-holds now own an RV. That’s up from 7.9 million in 2005. Drivers considering buying an RV may have many questions about these in-creasingly popular vehicles. RVs come in two main types: motorized and towable. Understanding the differences between the two and the various subcategories of RV can help drivers make the most informed decisions when purchasing their RVs.

Motorized Motorized RVs are broken down by class, including class A, B and C. The dis-tinction between the classes of RV is based on size. • Class A: This class of motor home is very large and offers all of the comforts you’d expect from home. Many people who purchase a class A RV plan to travel all year long. Slide-outs can expand the liv-ing area when parked, and full bathrooms, complete kitchens and more are the norm. Because of their size, class A RVs tend to be the most expensive and may be more ve-hicle than many people can afford. Their large size (many look like a bus on the road) can make them diffi cult to navigate for nov-ices. • Class B: Class B RVs are often re-ferred to as “van conversions.” Class B are the smallest, fully enclosed campers available in the motorized category. Living space is limited in these RVs, but economy and versatility make them quite popular.

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Usually these campers can sleep between two and four people. • Class C: Class C RVs are a compro-mise between types A and B. Class C are mid-sized with a driver’s compartment similar to a van and a larger box in the back for the living area. Some come with a sleep-ing bunk above the cab. Depending on the fl oor plan, class C campers can sleep up to 10 people.

Towable Towable RVs are another option and can be more affordable because they can be pulled behind your existing vehicle. • Travel trailers: Travel trailers look similar to traditional motorized RVs but without the driving cab. They can be hitched to the back of a vehicle. Travel trailers are popular because of their versa-tility. Travel trailers can be ideal for those with limited budgets but the desire to have a self-contained unit. • Pop-up: Folding camping trailers, or pop-up trailers, are inexpensive and light-weight. They provide many of the conve-niences found in a basic travel trailer but in a smaller size. • Fifth-wheel: If you own a pickup truck, a fi fth-wheel trailer may be good for you. These hitch to the top of the pickup bed and have similar features to a tradition-al travel trailer. RVs make great investments for men and women who love the open road. They also are a great way to take the entire family on an affordable and memorable vacation.

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When it comes to interior design there are as many styles as there are personality types. But what if you don’t know what your personal style is? Here’s a brief overview of some design styles to help you decide which one fi ts your home the best. Art Deco design has an air of glamour and sophisticated elegance. It features bold geometric patterns and mirrored accents. Art Deco is all about shine -- lighting fi xtures with polished chrome and brass, furniture with lacquer, polished wood and metal, glossy paint, and glass tops. The classic Art Deco palette consists of two colors -- black and white. Arts and Crafts, or Craftsman style, focuses on simple form, without extraneous decoration. Wood is the single most important element in Arts and Crafts design. Wood used in the architecture of the home and in furniture is stained, rather than painted, to showcase the natural beauty of the grain. Earthy colors of browns and greens are used in this design style. Since Arts and Crafts puts little emphasis on accessorizing, lighting is one of the only real accents. Mica and Tiffany glass lamps and fi xtures work well in an Arts and Crafts style home. As you would assume, Coastal design is inspired by the ocean. Having lots of windows is key to Coastal design. They allow sunlight to shine in, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. To bring a Coastal feel to your home, use whites and creams with blue and green accent colors. Nautical or beach-themed accessories are perfect accents for a coastal cottage inspired room. Contemporary design has clean, sleek lines and uses solid colors. When creating a Contemporary space, choose furniture and accessories with bold punches of color. Ceiling fans, lighting fi xtures, and decorative hardware with polished nickel, pewter, or chrome fi nishes work well in a contemporary space. If you prefer a feminine look, English Country decor may be right for you. Lush chintz patterns in greens, reds, pinks, and blues are commonly used in English Country decor. English Country style homes

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are fi lled with carved wooden furniture, overstuffed sofas with tufting, and skirted furniture mixed with antiques and lots of small decorative accessories. French design is ornate and decorative, characterized by rich details and extensive use of gold, bronze, and gilt. Often, one color or fabric is repeated throughout the space. A French home has antique or heirloom furniture and dramatic window

treatments. A popular interior design trend over the past few years has been Industrial style. This decor uses raw materials, such as reclaimed wood, exposed brick, sheet metal, bare bulbs, and distressed leather. An open fl oor plan is a hallmark of the look. Lighting manufacturers have responded to this trend by developing fi xtures that have antique looking bulbs and bronze,

weathered steel, and distressed black fi nishes. Originating in the 1950s and ‘60s, Mid-Century Modern is a design style character-ized by simplicity, functionality, and natu-ral shapes. Molded plastic, natural wood, and aluminum are frequently used in Mid-Century Modern pieces. Bold geometrics, strong curves, and whimsical motifs give rooms a graphic punch. Statement light-ing, such as Sputnik chandeliers, Bubble lights, and Arco fl oor lamps, are key to Mid-Century Modern design. Mediterranean design is inspired by the coastal regions of Spain, Greece, and Italy. It uses bold jewel tones, such as em-erald green, lapis blue, and sunfl ower yel-low, set against earth-toned backdrops. Furniture pieces are large, sturdy, rustic, and hand-carved. Wrought iron is used in cabinet hardware, lighting fi xtures, and architectural elements of the home. In Mediterranean design, velvet, linen, and tapestry fabrics hang against textured, plas-ter walls. Traditional design uses classic styling and symmetry. This look is all about bal-ance, from architecture to furniture place-ment. The color palette for Traditional decor is usually in the mid-tones, and fab-rics usually have simple fl orals, stripes, or plaids. Crystal chandeliers and fi xtures with antique brass, bronze, and copper fi n-ishes complement Traditional decor nicely. If you like to blend elements from both contemporary and traditional decorating, Transitional decor is your style. This style is casual and inviting, with simple, clean lines that are neither harsh nor ornate. The Transitional look uses warm neutral col-ors, such as cream, taupe, khaki, gray, and brown. Choose lighting fi xtures with clean lines and a softer fi nish, like satin nickel or oil rubbed bronze, to compliment your decor. The list of design styles goes on and on! The key is to fi nd the design style that’s right for you -- the one that truly refl ects your personality.Courtesy of Gross Electric, www.grosselec-tric.com

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Top photos, left to right, Toledo City Council District 3 candidates Glen Cook, Ernest D. McCarthy, (bottom photos left to

right) Peter J. Ujvagi and Robert James Worthington answer questions during a candidate forum at the East Toledo Senior

Center. (Press photos by Ken Grosjean)

By J. Patrick Eaken

Press Staff Writer

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Robert James Worthington, a 20-year-

old independent in Tuesday’s District 3 city

council primary election, says he doesn’t

want to be considered a “politician,” but a

“public servant.” His idea caught on.

Democratic candidate Peter J. Ujvagi,

66, admitted to about 60 guests at a forum

Wednesday night he believes all four candi-

dates have similar intentions.

“I really do believe that all four of us

would be like to be public servants, not poli-

ticians,” Ujvagi said. “A few times I’ve paid

the price for this, but it’s why I’ve done this

all my life. I believe I can still contribute. I

believe I have the energy and the passion.

We can do this together. No elected offi -

cial can say, ‘I can solve that for you on my

own.’” Worthington, Ujvagi, Republican Ernest

D. McCarthy, 73, and independent Glen

Cook, 73, all had an opportunity to respond

to questions at the forum, which was hosted

by the East Toledo Club and One Voice for

East Toledo at the East Toledo Senior Center.

Press General Manager John Szozda moder-

ated. The top two vote getters in Tuesday’s

primary will advance to the general election

on November 3. The winner will take the

seat held by Mike Craig, who is term-limit-

ed. If there was anything else all four agreed

on, it was that they are prepared to hold ir-

responsible absentee landlords accountable.

Most of the fi rst half hour was spent an-

swering questions about housing and prop-

erty issues, like evicted renters leaving fur-

niture in the yard and nobody bothering to

pick it up. “Part of the solution is the neighbor-

hood itself,” McCarthy said. “If the neigh-

bors would call, it would help a lot. Part

of the problem is that the landlord says,

‘Nobody told us that was there.’ We want to

make it a little more oriented toward those

landlords — those landlords who are there

to collect the rent and do not do much else.”

Cook responded, “This absentee land-

lord thing defi nitely has to stop. I know this

is a diffi cult thing to stop, but people pick

up 40 to 50 homes and then they let them

go. It’s just a lack of administration by the

city and we can’t renew our neighborhoods

if we allow this.” Ujvagi suggested recognizing the good

landlords as well as the bad landlords,

saying that will provide encouragement

Candidates vow to get after absentee landlords

By Larry LimpfNews Editornews@presspublications.com

About 75 persons involved in agri-

culture were warned Wednesday to brace

themselves for their property tax bills in

2016. “You’re getting sticker shock today,”

Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez, told

the growers during a town hall meeting

held at the Oregon Municipal Complex to

explain changes in the Current Agricultural

Use Valuation property tax program. “We

don’t want you to get it when you get your

January bill.” In 2015, fi ve counties, including

Sandusky County, are going through a sex-

ennial reappraisal and 19, including Lucas

and Ottawa counties, are undergoing a

triennial update of their property valua-

tions. Although data used by the Ohio

Department of Taxation in the CAUV for-

mula indicate that farmers in the past two

years on average have realized lower prices

Brace for “sticker shock,” farmers told

for corn, wheat and soybeans, property

taxes for farmland enrolled in CAUV are

expected to rise signifi cantly.

CAUV values are based on a formula

of fi ve factors applied to those grain types:

• Crop prices based on a survey by the

National Agriculture Statistics Service of

grain elevators in Ohio.

• Crop yields based on per-acre yield esti-

mates for each soil type.

• Cropping patterns based on acreage of

corn, beans and wheat.

• Non-land production costs based on farm-

er surveys by The Ohio State University.

• Capitalization rate based on the inter-

est rate for a 15-year fi xed rate mortgage at

Farm Credit Services, with a portion attrib-

uted each to equity and debt.

Rick Hoffman, an attorney with Local

Government Services, told the crowd the

factors are used in a formula to determine

the net profi t per acre of soil type. That fi g-

ure is divided by the capitalization rate to

determine the fi nal value. The calculation

is performed for each of the 3,514 soil types

in Ohio. For the second consecutive year, the

prices for corn, beans and wheat used in

the formula are lower than the prior year.

The price for corn that came into the for-

mula for 2014 is $3.65 a bushel, compared

to $4.41 for 2013. Soybeans had a drop

from $13 to $10.40 and wheat dropped

from $6.54 to $5.55.

But because the CAUV formula uses a

seven-year rolling average, with the high-

We don’t want you to get it when

you get your January bill.

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Buying a new car can be both exciting and confusing. The automotive industry, including manufacturers, dealerships and salespeople, have their own unique lingo, and buyers may not always understand some of the terms they hear as they shop for a new car. Anyone who has ever visited a new car dealership has probably glanced at a new car sticker and felt like something has been lost in translation. Such stickers hang prominently in the windows of all new cars on the lot, but reading them can be akin to reading a complicated legal docu-ment. Drivers about to begin their searches for new vehicles may benefi t from learning the following terms they might see when reading window stickers at their local auto dealerships.

• Vehicle description: This is typically at the top left or right of the sticker, and it includes information about the vehicle you are looking at. This includes the type of engine and transmission, the interior and exterior colors, the make and model of the vehicle, and its passenger capacity. • Destination charge: Drivers who have passed auto transport trucks hauling new automobiles on the highway might not know it, but if they ever bought a new vehicle, chances are they helped to pay for the trip those cars made from the manufac-turing plant to the dealership lot. That’s be-cause window stickers typically list a des-tination charge, which is the fee buyers pay to get the vehicle from the plant to the deal-ership. This might be listed as “Destination & Delivery” on the sticker. • Fuel economy: Many buyers under-stand this term when they see it, but they might not know that the fi gure listed next to fuel economy, which is an estimate of how many much miles per gallon a given vehicle gets in the city and on the high-way, is determined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. • MSRP: The MSRP, or manufacturer suggested retail price, is the price of the ve-hicle before any additional charges, includ-ing destination charges, are added in.

Explaining the terms listed on window stickers

• Standard equipment: On a win-dow sticker, the basic items the vehicle is equipped with are listed as the standard equipment. This can include a number of items, such as AM/FM radio and heating and cooling systems. The standard equip-ment listed on the sticker is often broken down into categories, including exterior, interior, safety/security and warranty infor-mation. • Optional equipment: The special features available, such as leather interior

and heated seats, will be listed separately in this category. These features may only be available as part of bundled packages, though some manufacturers allow buyers to add them a la carte. • Total retail price: The total retail price includes the MSRP and the standard and optional equipment, but it does not in-clude taxes or registration and title fees. • Safety ratings: Safety ratings also are included on vehicle stickers, and these can shed light on how the National Highway

Traffi c Safety Administration has rated a given vehicle if it has tested that car or truck. If you are unsure of what those terms mean or if the safety ratings are not listed (the NHTSA does not test every new model every year), visit the Insurance Institute for High Safety website at www.iihs.org.Prospective car buyers may not give new vehicle window stickers more than a pass-ing glance, but these stickers are invaluable sources of information that can shed a great deal of light on a given vehicle.

Window stickers provide valuable information on automobiles.

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How to prepare your home for prospective buyersless appealing to prospective buyers, many of whom have no interest in living in caves that are void of natural sunlight. When showing your home, make sure all of the curtains are drawn and the blinds or shades are up. If trees or shrubs outside windows are blocking natural light from getting in-side, consider trimming them so your home appears sunnier and more inviting. Bright homes tend to feel more spacious, so fi x any light fi xtures that need fi xing and even add small lamps in rooms that could use some extra light. • Tackle that to-do list. It’s easy for a home’s residents to grow accustomed to certain minor problems, such as a door-knob that always sticks or a creaky kitchen cabinet door. But buyers might be turned off by too many of these minor problems and wonder if any larger and more expen-sive issues also went ignored. Before show-ing your home, address all those minor re-pairs on your to-do list. Selling a home can be exciting, and homeowners can take steps to make sure their home sale is successful and lucrative as well.

Decision lauded Consumer Reports lauded the recent announcement that 10 automakers have committed to making automatic emergen-cy braking (AEB) standard – Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Vol-vo. “Forward-collision warning with au-tomatic emergency braking is the biggest safety advancement since the introduction of stability control over two decades ago,” said Jake Fisher, director of auto testing for Consumer Reports. “This is such an impor-tant safety feature that all other manufac-turers should bring it to their vehicles as soon as possible.” Automatic emergency braking systems could drastically reduce rear-end crashes—either in avoiding them altogether, or at least reducing the velocity of the collision, CR notes.

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