Model Tested: 2016 Kia Sorento SXL AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas, 240 horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, full-time all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—25/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $41,700 As Tested: $45,095 Performance: Powerful turbo four cylinder engine Efficient 6-speed automatic transmission We … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Buick Regal GS AWD Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gas, 259 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 19/City—27/Highway—22/Combined Base Price: $39,810 As Tested: $44,670 Performance: Very responsive, high performance drivetrain 3 driving modes: Tour, Sport, GS … read more

The Greeks held high regard for basil (Ocimum basilicum), and named the herb Vasilikos (pronounced vah-see-lee-KOHS), which means king. In India, basil is favored as a sacred herb. Throughout the centuries, the plant was considered the herb of love, yet on the other … read more

As many people have noticed over the last few years, there aren’t anywhere near as many sea stars around as there used to be. Beaches that were home to hundreds of stars now maybe have a dozen or perhaps none at all. This … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD Engine: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder gas, 260 horsepower, 240 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 21/City—28/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $40,600 As Tested: $43,745 Performance: Smooth, powerful engine Pleasant highway ride Agile off road handling Good fuel … read more

A wine is rendered sweet due to its residual sugar (RS) content. Sweet wines are usually named ice, late harvest, fortified or dessert wines and can be either red or white. The wines selected herein can be found in many of the local … read more

Model Tested: 2015 Lincoln Navigator 4×4 Engine: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder gas, 380 horsepower, 460 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 15/City—20/Highway—17/Combined Base Price: $65,955 As Tested: $73,395 Performance: Excellent twin turbo V-6 engine Outstanding torque: 460 lb-ft Smooth performance Very comfortable … read more

“More than anything else, a garden is a portal, a passage into another world, one of your own thoughts and your making; it is whatever you want it to be and you are what you want to be.” ~ William Longgood Creating your … read more

Whether you’re replacing an old roof or building a new home, your choice of roofing materials has a huge impact on the look of your home and on your wallet. Choices can be influenced by amount of visible roof, pitch or architectural style. … read more