Posts tagged Car
Off-Color Cars Offer Effective Theft Prevention [Theft]
Jul 29th
Want to reduce your chances of a thief making away with your ride? You could install a serious security system, but just as effective might be a car purchased with a pink, gold, or beige/brown paint job, according to a four-year study. More »
Use Google Maps’ Starred Locations to Find Your Car [Parking]
Jun 9th
If you have to park your car in a huge lot, a side street, or elsewhere it might be hard to locate later, you can use Google Maps’ “Starred Items” to pin it down for later locating. More »
Install a Full Power Panel in Your Car [DIY]
Jun 5th
Earlier this week, we showed you how to add a USB Power Outlet to Your Car. If you need a bit more versatility and power, though, here’s how to install a full, four-outlet power panel with regular A/C plugs. More »
Add a USB Power Outlet to Your Car [DIY]
Jun 3rd
Charging mobile devices in your car is nothing new, but since most of our phones are USB-based nowadays, using a bulky adapter just seems unnecessary. Here’s how to add a USB power outlet to your car. More »
Recycle Ziploc Bags as Self-Sealing Car Trash Bags [Reuse]
May 19th
If you’re all about recycling things but you’ve been a bit put off by the idea of recycling your Ziploc bags for reuse, this method of recycling puts them to good use without the ick-factor. More »
A Smart Spreadsheet Template for Car Shopping [Buying Guide]
May 17th
Buying a car can feel like having to make 2,000 decisions in the space of a week. Reader and commenter xdeliriumx suggests a methodical process, and a spreadsheet template, for finding your perfect car at a very nice price. More »
The Case for Keeping a Clunker [Saving Money]
May 4th
That less-than-attractive, somehow-still-working car in your driveway? It seems just ripe for a trade-in for a more efficient and green vehicle. Then again, it might be better for your wallet, and the planet, to let it ride out its remaining life. More »
Get Better at Parallel Parking [Video Demonstration]
Mar 17th
We all had that someone—mom, dad, aunt, neighbor—who told us everything we needed to know about parallel parking. Over time, we lose some of it, and pick up bad habits. Drop back into driver's ed with a smart video. More »
Top 10 Tips and Tools for Commuters [Lifehacker Top 10]
Mar 6th
U.S. commuters spend an average of 50 minutes in their car each day, and that leaves a lot of room for improvement. Make the most of your commute with these 10 tips. More »
Keep Car Windows From Fogging with a Potato [Clever Uses]
Mar 4th
If you’d like a clever and cheap way to keep windows, goggles, and other glass and plastic surfaces from fogging up, you can use a potato to keep the vision-blocking condensation at bay. More »