Reading Time: 2 minutesPatching a hole in drywall Patching a hole in drywall involves some of the same techniques as drywall installation. Attach the drywall to the studs, tape and mud for 3 layers and finally texture and paint. If you’re cutting holes so that you can thread something thru the wall(electrical cable for instance) try to keep the… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesPush Connector something new in wire connecting I found a push connector something new in wire connecting. At least it’s new to me. Prior to this my world consisted of wire nuts. Different size wire nuts for different wire combinations. Now I admit that as a homeowner I don’t use this stuff every day. So… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesPrepping for drywall texturing So you need to work on the ceiling but don’t need to get drywall mud on your walls. You need to start prepping for drywall texturing. But where to start? Tape might be an option for getting your walls covered. You need to cover the walls but the weight of the drop… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow To Sand Drywall Do you have some drywall work on your horizon? You will need to choose between two techniques on how to sand drywall lumps, ridges. Wet or Dry? Drywall known as sheetrock is a common material used in finishing interior walls. Drywall installation is an easy DIY project. A few tips and techniques can make the difference between… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou Need To Exclude Yourself From Your Website Analytics Do you need to exclude yourself from your website analytics? Do you visit your website to edit or just to see what the numbers are looking like for any given day? Are you doing this several times a day? Well, if you’re not excluding yourself you… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesReverse Osmosis System Faucet Hole If you plan on a reverse osmosis system installation you are going to need a reverse osmosis system faucet hole near your sink for the dedicated faucet. How to install a reverse osmosis system is pretty straightforward. You will need a few tools and some small parts to connect the… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesCombine Photos for Before and After Photo Do you need to combine photos for a before and after photo for a post? I had to do this for a post that required a before and after photo. It was to demonstrate how effective a homemade tool worked. I work on a shoestring budget, so getting… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesKeeping Homemade Brownies Soft Keeping homemade brownies soft after you’ve baked them is pretty easy if you know the secret. My wife decided that we needed homemade brownie sundaes for dessert. Now my wife’s definition of homemade in my house means that if we bake them at home they are homemade even if they come out… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe pumice stone and hard water buildup cleaning The pumice stone and hard water buildup on toilets go hand in hand. I have hard water and no cleaner I had tried would clean the ring off the toilet. It was quite frustrating thinking I would need to use a strong acid on the toilet just… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesvia GIPHY Frugal Living Tip Camping Going camping? Need firewood? Of course, you do. There’s nothing like having a roaring fire when your camping. Conjure up some thoughts about roasting hotdogs, marshmallows, smores, and a score of other things to go with that campfire. How about free wood for your entire camping trip? Think about… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesSimvastatin and the Grapefruit Connection Simvastatin and the Grapefruit Connection came up today. I was picking up my prescription as usual. But this time the pharmacist’s assistant had me talk to the pharmacist about the prescription drug. This time it was about Simvastatin. They informed me not to eat any grapefruit. But I do love… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesSprinkler valve leaking My sprinkler valve leaking is giving me headaches. Everything has been good for years and years now things are not working like they should. The lowest sprinkler on one of the lines is leaking water all the time. One other valve is leaking at the anti-siphon valve when the water is on and… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesWinter Months and CYA Levels Winter months and CYA levels in the pool go hand in hand. It’s going into winter again and it’s time to start concentrating on lowering my CYA levels in my pool. This way, next May when the “Pool Season”, opens my CYA levels will be low enough to not worry about having… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesSix Hacks and Tips To Much Salt? Do You have a salt shaker that puts out to much salt no matter what you try? Well, this little trick will help with that. I have a set of shakers where the salt would always be to much no matter what I tried. So this little trick… Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesTen things to know about your rental RV Ten things to know about your rental RV before leaving the rental yard. RV rental knowledge is key to a great experience. I was talking with my youngest daughter about RV’s when she mentioned that she needed to pick my brains for what things she would need… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Best Free Anti-Virus software The best free anti-virus software is not always the one that is best known. I have been using this software for over ten years. It’s called Avast. I have found them to be always up to date. So up to date that I have seen them update their software several times within… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesTools for changing a cabin filter Tools for changing a cabin filter are probably in your home now. This article covers the tools needed for cleaning the filter area. Changing your cabin filter requires cleaning where your hands cannot reach. You will need to vacuum out the large stuff and brush loose the stuck on stuff in… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesImprove Air Quality Change The Cabin Filter Improve air quality change the cabin filter in your car. I had the dealer change it out in the past. This time I decided to replace it myself. A quick trip to youtube.com resulted in a nice video that showed me how to get to my car’s filter… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesRepairing Drip Irrigation Repairing drip irrigation is something that you will have to do sometime. Lines get old and brittle. Pets will go romping thru your drip system. Here’s a fix that I have had on several occasions. I buy the type of sprinkler that has a stiff riser. It is held in place by a tall… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesRepair a cut extension cord I needed to repair a cut extension cord. My wife used my hedge trimmers again. As usual, there was a deep cut about a foot from the end of the cord. This is a simple repair easily adapted to different circumstances. If you have a cord that needs a new… Read More »