Summer is on the horizon, and that brings us to road trips. Stop by for an oil change. I recommend Valvoline Instant Oil Change. Why? You can stay in your car the entire time. The friendly technicians will also provide additional maintenance checks for free. Your summer destination is as good as guaranteed! 



Your outdoor garbage cans can collect residue in the bottom that will become rancid in summer's heat. While the weather is pleasant, spray them out with your garden hose. If you can, haul them to a manual car wash. The powerful spray will do the deed wham, bam, shazzam! The sweet smell will be worth the trip!


April is generally the best month for planting roses. Bare root or container, your choice. A tough-as-nails variety is Knock Out. This variety is beautiful and blooms almost continuously, and was named an All American Rose selection in 2000. Give this fabulous shrub a chance!


You want to enjoy the outdoors this summer, and ponding water makes the perfect mosquito breeding ground. If you find standing water after a rain, add fill dirt and reseed. Also inspect flower pots and plant trays. Water banished is mosquitos prevented! This summer will become your best one ever!


It's a good time to replace your batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors. Don't have one? Here's one with a ten-year built-in battery and 3-color LED indicator! (click) There are lots out there, so look around for one you especially like.