Summer Heat: Remember to Take Care

Summer is almost here and with summer comes the heat, the sun and the outdoor activities. Many of us enjoy being outdoors in the summer time whether we are traveling, working on our gardens, riding our bikes or swimming. Whatever it is you enjoy about summer, it’s the freedom to be outside and getting active. I love summer for those reasons, but there are precautions that you need to take where summer is concerned. Precautions The summer heat is wonderful, but heat means sweat and sweat means dehydration. You need to remember to hydrate on the best of days, but … Continue reading

Summer Heat and Your Car

The mercury hit 90 degrees in Wisconsin Saturday. Though it felt more like 150 degrees in my car. There is nothing I dread more than exiting an air-conditioned grocery store and climbing into a vehicle that has been baking in the mid-afternoon heat. It got me thinking about the effect this blistering heat can have on a car and what could happen if you are on the road when trouble strikes. It is no surprise that during the summertime one of the top three causes of vehicle breakdowns is overheating. To avoid having this inconvenience put a damper on your … Continue reading