Garages are a huge convenience for many of us. The majority of U.S. homes — about 82% — have a two-car garage or larger. However, only 15% of homeowners with garages actually park their cars in these structures. Instead, homeowners largely prefer to use their garages as a place for extra storage. And one Colorado […]
Month: April 2015
Life Insurance Companies Track Fitbit Data to Offer Customers Discounts for Their Wellness Routines
As much as you are careful when driving your vehicle, being on the road puts you at risk. You may be driving well and at the right speed, but accidents may still occur. Mechanical issues may lead to accidents; other drivers may get you involved in an accident and poor weather conditions such as driving […]
Madison Avenue Lobby Gets a Makeover For the 21st Century
New York architecture firm Montroy Anderson DeMarco (MADGI) recently completed renovation work on a historic lobby at 180 Madison Avenue in Manhattan with the hopes of attracting media and technology firms. The New York Real Estate Journal reports that the 2,200 square foot lobby has traded in its faint lighting and antiquated style for LED […]
Proposed Sewer Line Project Under Orange County, CA Park Creates Controversy
In Orange County, CA, a recently approved sewer line project that will run beneath a regional park is facing opposition from local activists and environmentalists. According to a March 23 LA Times article, officials say the $23-million project, which will install a 4,800-foot-long sewer line under Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa, is a necessity because it will […]
Audi Takes Its Autonomous Vehicle for a Test Drive, With Mixed Results
Luxury vehicle maker Audi recently sent its self-driving prototype model for a 550-mile test drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas. However, the autonomous vehicle, nicknamed “Jack,” faced some performance issues along the way that might delay its rollout to the consumer market. According to a March 23 Motrolix article, Audi had expected the A7 […]