After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

I am about to change the brake pads on my car. I have heard that new brake pads need to be broken in, or "bedded." How does one do this? And if I don't do it, will I end up a smear on the road when I ...

Should you break in your car? Surely it comes from the factory ready to go, but that's not true for all cars. Yes, some performance automakers will put the vehicle through its paces, like the Acura ...

Disc brakes: Ya gotta love ’em. Here’s a general primer on how to assess and change your pads. So you can love ‘em even more. Checking the condition of your disc-brake pads should be a regular part of ...

Riding a motorcycle is freedom on two wheels, with the open road ahead and the wind in your face. But before you can fully enjoy the experience, you need to get the helmet right, and that means not ...