Truck and Van Maintenance Tips - Advice on Maintaining a Van

When your job heavily revolves around your van or truck for getting around and carrying supplies, anything going wrong can be a major problem. When you work for a large company, you will probably be able to have another van if something goes wrong with yours, but self-employed workers and small business will find any set back a major problem. When it comes to problems with vehicles, prevention is much better than cure. Repairs to vehicles such as vans and trucks can be very costly and many of the problems can be avoided by careful maintenance. In this article we will look at some simple maintenance tips that you can perform on your vehicle.

If your van is under three years old then it will probably still be under a warranty plan from the manufacturer. So if you have any problems with your van, your first port of call will be them. But even though you have a warranty, there is still a need to perform some basic maintenance to make sure everything runs smoothly. If your warranty runs out, you can often extend them for a reasonable price.

As well as a warranty, a breakdown package is strongly advisable as even the most looked after vehicles have a nasty habit of suddenly breaking down. There are many services available that will help you keep peace of mind traveling to and from your jobs.

Having your van serviced at a reputable garage is a must as it can help spot potential major problems and if you are ever thinking of selling on your van or truck in the future, a full and regular service history will help the vehicle retain its value.

So far we have talked about services and products that are advisable to use but what can you actually physically do on a regular basis to keep problems at bay? A lot of these tips are the same checks we should all do on any vehicle, but it is surprising how many people forget to do them. Check your oil level is alright by taking out your dipstick,

Top Tips and Tricks for Maintaining Your Woodburning Stove

Really hard working boiler? Then it is time for you to offer it a helping hand with a decent service this winter?

A good clean up is what is on the menu for virtually any woodburner stove which has been put through a hard winter. This will ensure your wood burning stove is in excellent health and ready for just about any of the unpredictable cold spells we regularly have to deal with in great britain.

To carry out a service it's advised that you simply contact an expert company. However if you fancy yourself a bit of a DIY'er then you might want to stick to all these simple measures.

To avoid the wife/husband maiming you and in order to avoid purchasing new household furniture it is usually a good idea to protect your entire area with big dust sheets.

When the cold season has finished it's time to clean out the wood stove from any ash and soot that the woodburning stove has collected. Having a vacuum to get rid of the soot a very good idea failing that you may just use a stiff brush.

You may find you've got a grate inside your woodburner though it is more common in multi energy stoves, but in the situation that you do you need to clean the ash pan as well as its contents.

Give your glass door a little clean up with some cleaning

Bringing Baby Home Tips to Maintain a Strong, Healthy Marriage

Two Shall Become One... and then three. What happens to the couple relationship when a baby is introduced into the mix? Well, for one thing, life gets very exciting! And exhausting. And challenging. Amid the chaos and the joy and the fear, it is possible to continue to develop a strong, healthy couple relationship. Here are some tips:

    Cut yourself some slack. Supermom and Superdad are mere myths - they don't exist!
    Cut your spouse some slack. Assume he or she has good intentions rather than interpreting everything as a dig against you or a sign of incompetence.
    Learn to forgive yourself. You'll be a great parent, but you won't get everything right 100% of the time. No one can.
    Remember that your marriage is a partnership, not a competition. You're in this together! Learn to approach chores and decision-making as a team.
    Reach out to friends. You're not in this alone! Lean on the support and friendship of those who've been there.
    Accept that your relationship with your spouse will inevitably change - don't let this be a surprise that you end up resisting.
    Take care of yourself. Rest when you can. Ask for help when you need it.
    Stay flexible. No matter how much you prepare, you can't really know what you'll do in every circumstance until you're in the circumstance.
    Set boundaries with parents and in-laws. Grandparents reared a family and the temptation is great for them to offer advice on how to rear yours. Take a deep breath, listen respectfully, stay non- defensive and don't burn bridges.
    Realize that taking care of a baby requires more work than most full-time jobs - it's important to recognize and affirm the efforts each of you puts in.
    Communicate! Remember that neither of you is a mind-reader. Be clear, patient and gentle in letting your wants and needs be made known.

Yes, life will change. You and your spouse will make memories that will last a lifetime. Keep the marriage as the number one priority. It's hard to imagine now, but Baby will grow up and leave the nest - your marriage will remain. Keep it strong for a lifetime of joyful parenting.

By Priscilla Hunt