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If you own a vehicle, you should understand the importance of keeping it clean and properly maintained. Simple maintenance tasks can help you keep your car in pristine shape, saving you time and money down the line. And seeing as how something like a good cleaning can remove about 70% to 90% of the  plugged ash  in your truck’s DPF, there are a lot of simple maintenance tasks you should be doing regularly. Let’s take a look at a few of these tips so you can keep your car in good shape. Check Your Fluids One of the easiest things you can do to keep your car in good condition is checking and changing the fluids regularly. Your  engine oil , transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluids should all be checked as needed for your car. If you fail to refill or replace fluids as stated in your vehicle’s manual, your car could run into some serious problems. While stainless steel pipes can last more than  100 years , fluids in your car can get dirty and slu...

Laying laminate flooring is an affordable way to update a room in your home. Though hardwood flooring is most durable, but it is expensive too. This easy guide shows you how to lay laminate flooring to achieve a professional look without the expense of a flooring expert. Laminate flooring can be laid over cement, brick or tiled surfaces however the floor needs to be clean, level and free from dirt. Laminate flooring is not recommended in bathrooms or laundry rooms where there is high humidity and moisture content as the boards will buckle and warp over time. What You Will Need To Lay Your Own Laminate Flooring Laminate Flooring (10% More Than The Floor Area) Underlay (10% More Than The Floor Area) Quarter Round (Quadrant) Pine or Skirting (10% More Than The Perimeter Of The Room) Hammer Tapping Block Jigsaw with Course Wood Blade Laminate Guillotine or Circular Saw (Optional) Read More - https://www.the-diy-life.com/install-laminate-wood-flooring/#comment-18636

Driving essentials must always be carried whenever you are driving and there are a number of things which must be in your car as you drive along a new road or a known locality. Everyone must have an idea about the car essentials which must be packed through to avoid any kind of problem that may arise on the road. There are several things which you may think to be unimportant but you must have these in your car. One of these things is the best car vacuum cleaner. You may not think this to be important but the best vacuum for a car can save you from a huge mess. These are some minute things you must always keep in mind. If this is not done with care, the owner may travel half of the road and realize that the car has no supplies for emergencies and may break down completely. A little too empty car is a troubling call for any driver. Prepare yourself Before Any Trip You may be a new driver. You may not know what is essential for your car. But w...

Almost 2 years ago I passed my driving test at the age of 25. It took me a little longer than expected with a total of 3 different driving instructors and 8 years between my first ever lesson and passing, but I finally did it! It’s a great feeling once you pass and you get that little certificate, but what happens after? Well, you’re going to need to get a motor to drive of course! Use of best vacuum for car is very effective to clean the car quickly. NEW CARS VS SECONDHAND CARS Now first things first, as tempting as it is to go all out and get a brand new Mercedes for your first set of wheels, your bank account will thank you for getting a pre-loved car. Since new cars depreciate the second you drive it off the lot (a whopping 11% based on a study in 2017), you get more bang for your buck if you play it safe with a used car (besides, who needs the stress of having a pristine car for the first time you drive on a motorway?!) 3 DOOR OR 5 DOOR CAR? If you’r...

When I make these posts and videos I really recommend that you watch the video and read the blog posts. Why? because sometimes I miss things in the video and add them to the blog. Plus, with the written version… I have the ability to break things down so you can visually see it in front of you in a step-by-step format. Are you ready to learn how to paint a car using single stage paints? Acrylic enamel paint on car is a harder paint in general because you actually add activator to your mixture. With synthetic enamel, you basically mix reducer with your paint and that’s it. Both systems can be sprayed with HVLP or LVLP spray guns and we will talk about this in other posts and show you full length videos inside VIP. If you started your job early on the first day and still have the energy to keep going you can paint your car that same night. Like I said, the actual painting time is 60-90 minutes for 2-3 coats of en...

Many choose acrylic enamel paint on car because it is water based.  It will gives your car a bright and shiny finish and acrylic enamel is cheaper than urethane paint. Although urethane does offer the best finish, is industry standard, easier to apply, dries quicker and provides better coverage, it is more labour intensive than acrylic enamel. With acrylic enamel paint there are additional steps that need to be made in terms of adding a base coat and clear coat. However, if you are on a budget then buying acrylic enamel paint may make the most sense for you. When making the choice to use acrylic paint, you don’t have to worry about having to prep the paint, such as mixing in hardeners, as is necessary with urethane paint. All you have to do is add it to a spray-can and apply it to your vehicle. Since the drying time is also slower, you’ll only have to wait at least 24 to 48 hours in-between paint jobs before the paint is dry. Start off by sanding the spot th...