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Garages are a great addition to any home, but what are the risks involved with owning one? Authorities in Austin, TX, are currently urging residents to make extra efforts to secure their garages after a string of break-ins. Thieves actually stole and used garage door openers to gain entrance, reports KVUE NBC. Over the span of a few weeks, there were over a dozen reported break-ins just in the Wells Branch Neighborhood in North Austin. One of the victims, homeowner Michelle Quintanilla, was sleeping when the culprits broke into her garage and caused damage to her car while attempting to get inside. "They tried to hit it a couple of times, I don't know if they were trying to break into it to hit it," said Quintanilla, pointing out several large scratches on the window of her car...

Divorce is a sticky subject, and while some couples manage to escape on good terms, a recent study shows that some U.S. states tend to produce messier divorces than others. According to The Enterprise, a color-coded map showing the average divorce amicability for couples in each state was recently unveiled by CompleteCase.com, an online divorce form preparation service. The map uses three different colors that fill in the states, each representing the average level of friendliness shared by couples during a separation. States that are green typically breed "amicable divorces," orange states are "cordial," and the red states are deemed to be "disagreeable" in most cases. In basic terms, the average divorce in a "green" state is comparable to that of celebrities Bruce Willis and Dem...

Truck drivers may soon be getting more attention from drivers than the normal "arm tug" to ask for a honk of the horn, and it's all thanks to one company's idea to illuminate their signs. According to FleetOwner, sign company CNP Signs and Graphics recently announced a new patent for an illuminated truck sign. The lit-up signs will help truck owners and companies to display their name or logo more prominently during the nighttime, which in turn will increase their brand exposure. "Through this patented innovation, a company's logo can be custom-made and illuminated so that it can be seen around the clock on trucks," CNP said in a statement. "Once a mold is created of a company's logo, backlit signs utilizing LEDs are produced that adhere to both the tractor and the trailer. This p...

UPDATED 1/11/21 Living in a clean home feels amazing and is great for your mental health. That said, not everyone has the time or ability to maintain their home in the state that they want it to be in. Fortunately, these people aren't doomed to a disorganized and unkempt home for the rest of their lives. A reliable and helpful good maid service could come in handy for them. A fast and easy cleaner can upgrade your life in ways that you didn't know were possible. You can find a good cleaning company online. Read the reviews left for their services to see if they're good. When you find one that seems genuine, you could ask to get a cleaning consultation. This will serve as a preview of the services that you'll get from them. If you're dissatisfied, make sure to let the professionals know...