What a state of emergency usually means for drivers, how travel bans and snow emergency levels work, and how to check the rules where you live.

A prioritized winter storm shopping list for home and car, from must-buy essentials to nice-to-have extras, based on Ready.gov and NHTSA guidance.

A practical snow storm preparation guide covering weather alerts, home supplies, car prep, travel decisions and what to do if you get stranded.

Twenty emergency kit items drawn from Ready.gov’s recommendations, with notes on which to keep at home, which belong in your car, and how to maintain the kit.

A complete car emergency kit checklist based on Ready.gov and NHTSA guidance, organized by roadside essentials, winter items, first aid and personal supplies.

U-Haul sells rooftop cargo carriers but does not rent them. Here is what it offers, how much the alternatives cost, and other ways to get a carrier.

Practical tips for using a roof rack safely: load limits, packing order, tie-down straps, carrying bikes and boats, and driving with roof cargo.

Step-by-step instructions for installing roof rack crossbars on raised rails, flush rails, fixed points and bare roofs, plus load-limit and noise tips.

A practical guide to installing side roof rails, from finding factory mounting points to sealing, torquing and deciding when to use a professional.