For the perfect holiday dinner, casseroles and cranberries, stuffing and sweet potatoes are all crowd favorites. But turkey is still the start of the culinary show. Of course, not all birds are prepared the same way. Some are slowly oven-roasted and basted for hours, others stuffed with vegetables and bread. And then there are the deep-fried. Many folks swear it’s the juiciest, tastiest way to cook a turkey, and it certainly saves time. But it also creates a lot of safety concerns, from cooking fires to serious burns.
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9 steps to winterizing your collector vehicle
It’s not an ordinary car. It needs more than ordinary care—especially when prepping it for winter hibernation. Collector vehicles face potential hazards all year round, even while sitting still. To help yours survive the cold months, it’s important to pay attention to the details and follow a thorough winterization process.
6 essential dirt bike maintenance tips
Each time you take your dirt bike out on the trails, it can take quite the beating! Dirt bike maintenance is a must for riders of all levels. How much TLC you should give your bike depends on how you ride. If you work the bike hard, you’ll work just as hard with cleaning and inspections. For leisurely riders, not so much. Either way, a few minutes in the garage can mean hours on the trails.
Continue reading5 things to know before you get back on the water
Summer is right around the corner—and that means it’s time to take the boat out of winter storage. Although there will always be risks, some marine losses can be avoided if boat owners (and agents and underwriters!) know a few warning signs. Here are 5 tips to help navigate toward a ship-shape voyage:
Continue readingA 15-step guide to preparing your motorcycle for spring
Spring is in the air, and those motorcycle enthusiasts stuck in colder states are itching to take their bikes out for that first-ride-of-the-season cruise. If your bike has been in storage all winter, follow these steps to make sure it’s ready to hit the road.