Travel is one of our favorite topics here at Solutions, and with Memorial Day ushering in the summer season at long last, we couldn’t be more excited! Got any travel plans this season? Take our quick poll now!

Looking for tips & tricks to make your trip easier? Visit our Travel category to read up on ideas that will help you get the most out of your vacation..

Need some travel accessories or problem-solvers? Check out our Travel and Auto section to find just the right thing for your trip!

When it comes to time off, most people look to relax, often in the shade of a swaying palm tree. But there are some who would rather swing a hammer than a hammock. They explain their choice by saying that once you have volunteered for Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), you’re hooked.
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Solutions is all about solving problems. Browse through our library of household tips for simple ways to solve everyday challenges.

To remove tar from your car, mix baking soda with water to make a paste, then rub on tar.

Help prevent jet lag by avoiding alcohol for two days before flying. The day before a flight, eat only light meals to prevent bloating or nausea.
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Getting around the airport is easier with this wheeled carry-on!

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start planning your warm-weather getaway. To help make your trip as safe and successful as possible, here are some tips for getting ready, getting there and getting home. Bon voyage!
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After weeks of short, cold, gray days, you’re probably ready for a break — a spring break! It’s the perfect way to rejuvenate, but don’t spend so much time having fun that you forget to take care of yourself. Here are a few tips for guarding your health and safety during your break so you can recharge your batteries — stress-free!
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Secure your windshield-mount GPS out of the way.

Some of the best vacations can be on the open road with friends or family, be it for a weekend getaway or an extended tour. Like any good expedition, a little planning can go a long way toward ensuring the safety and success of your journey.
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One of our Solutions team members lived in a suburb of San Jose, CA for a number of years, just minutes from the Winchester Mystery House. Yet when Louise was moving to another state, she realized she had missed seeing one of the area’s most popular tourist attractions. Continue Reading Exploring your Hometown

Winter got you down? Are you saying “enough!” to gray skies, chilly temperatures and short days? Sounds like you could use a mini getaway!

The options are many. You can pamper yourself at a downtown spa hotel…spend a peaceful weekend at a country inn…enjoy the liveliness of a casino resort…or cozy up in a mountain cabin. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? With lower winter rates, a mini getaway can be happily affordable. You don’t have to commit to a lot of time away from home or work, either—after just two or three days of doing the things you love (or doing nothing at all!), you’ll feel reinvigorated and ready to face the remaining weeks of winter.

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