Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarbecue Steak topping Barbecue steak topping is something extra special. This is not a barbecue sauce and it’s not a basting sauce. This is a recipe for a topping that takes equal footing with the meat that it goes on. This topping is perfect when your steak or chicken needs a little extra to push… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesVideo Location Problems in WordPress Video location problems in WordPress for beginners. When I first got into WordPress I found that I couldn’t do everything I wanted with simplicity. The text wouldn’t wrap around a video like I wanted. I had to learn two methods for video placement. Align and Float, and the difference between the… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesGetting Rid Of Black Algae Getting Rid of black algae is very hard to do. Once it has established itself it’s roots are not exposed to the chlorine in the water and that makes it hard to kill. So how do you get rid of or kill it so doesn’t come back. There are chemicals that… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuffing Old Brass Buffing old brass can give you a grand sense of accomplishment. You start out with something that looks like it should hit the trash pile. Afterward, your “trash” piece of brass looks like it just came off the assembly line brand sparkling new. Ok, so what does the average homeowner need to… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesDeep cleaning a sand filter Do you find yourself backwashing your sand filter more often? Is your sand filter not keeping your water as clean as it used to after you backwash your filter? Should you change out your sand? Have you experienced these things? Sand Filter Maintenance Clean the skimmer basket and check that it is in… Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNo Sugar Added Summer Drinks For kids No Sugar Added Summer Drinks For kids with diabetes are a must. As a kid, I did not have to worry about sugar but early on in my life, I crossed over into a no sugar managed life. I don’t think I could live on diet cola alone.… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesGreat Crockpot Apple Butter I love No Sugar Added apple butter. What if you could cook up a great crockpot of apple butter that is No Sugar Added? For years I was buying a No Sugar Added apple butter from the supermarket. Unfortunately, they stopped carrying the brand. I was stuck, no apple butter, and… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Quilt Show Experience The quilt show experience is something that happens to me every so often. As usual, I’m the designated driver. My wife and my sister have a network that ensures no quilt show goes undiscovered. We usually attend the Fresno, Sacramento, Pleasanton and San Mateo shows.  So I thought since I’m always at one of… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy Lunch In Fresno Mike’s Grill Prior to this last trip, I had been looking thru Yelp for places to have lunch in Fresno. I consider myself a carnivore plain and simple, so I was especially interested in a couple of places that specialized in barbecue. The two places were The Dog House and Mike’s… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesTime for a New Stove It’s Time for a New Stove, my old stove just died and now I have to learn what the technology level is for today’s stoves. This way I can get the best stove for my money with the new available features I had not thought about since I bought my now dead… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesMy Trip to Ironstone Vineyards My trip to Ironstone Vineyards started with a conversation. The wife and I were visiting with my favorite aunt recently when Ironstone Vineyards came into the conversation. My Aunt mentioned that she had been to it just recently and that it would be worth it to go there for a… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesWorking safe under a car Working safe under a car should always be the most important consideration when working under a car. The tools known as jack stands and floor jacks are safety items for those who need to work underneath vehicles. Putting up a vehicle on jack stands correctly can be the difference between life… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesTaking A Frugal Approach To Fixing My Car I take a frugal approach for fixing my car. Every so often I need to change the oil or change out the brakes or change out the timing belt. I do this because it saves me money that I can use for something else. A simple frugal living tip. All… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesElectrical Cord Storage Without Tangles Electrical cord storage without tangles? Is this your dream? You know how tangles can become exasperating when you need to use your electrical cords. If you coil it the cord can become tangled and in need of attention just when you want to use it. Do your cords look like this?… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesBasic Hash Brown Potatoes I was looking at a TV celebrity make hash browns today. It got me to thinking as I watched the celebrity add what seemed like exotic ingredients to his hash browns. It got me to thinking that I had not seen anyone of the television personalities prepare simple hash browns. That brought me to… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesSmog Shop Surprise In Modesto I had to smog my truck by the end of March. I had already found out about the new smog rules. No need to do the usual oil change, or the additive in the gas tank, new air cleaner filter pre-smog routine. So I gathered up a coupon for… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Park Sleep Fly Experience The park sleep fly experience is for anyone who travels. It really changes a stressful travel day into a great experience. So if your trip is for business or vacation this is the way to go. Any time spent traveling to the airport is filled with worry. If you have to travel a… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ten Best Bread Store Tips Ok, you know what bread stores are all about so here are ten best bread store tips to get the most from your shopping experience with the least amount of cash. Look for posted specials in the store. Often there are deals like buy 3 loaves of bread at… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesHaving a bread store is very handy for a frugal life. Having a bread store is very handy for a frugal life. I was raised in a frugal house. It was by necessity that we lived frugally. So you can say my upbringing ingrained frugality in me. The discovery of a store that sold one product and only… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo You Want More Tomatoes Per Plant This Year? Well follow these tips to more tomatoes and enjoy the bounty. Fact, tomato plants are self-pollinators. That means that they can pollinate their own flowers and deliver more fruit. Fact, tomato plants like to grow foliage over fruit. You’ll notice early in the season that the plant starts… Read More »