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: 3 minutesYou need a Reverse Osmosis System You need a reverse osmosis system for your home. Why because it will save you money over bottled water and because this is a system that you will use every day over and over again. Think about it, how many times do you go for a glass/bottle of water a… 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: 3 minutesRefrigerator connection reverse osmosis system How to add a refrigerator connection reverse osmosis system. This article assumes your reverse osmosis system is installed. Installing the refrigerator kit is all about the fittings. If you’re comfortable with the fittings the installation will go smoothly. A note on the above quote. I have had a copper line… 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: 3 minutesRanch Chicken Kabobs for Carnivores This is a great way to serve chicken in a new way. I had been looking for a chicken recipe for kabobs. I purchased some baskets that would let me produce kabobs without fear of the meat or veggies dropping into the barbecue flames. This recipe was going to be… 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: 2 minutesNew Sugar-Free Bread I got this new sugar free bread the other day when I went to the bread store. Actually, I wasn’t looking for it. I found it purely thru accident. I asked the bread store employee if they had whole wheat bread. The Brand That question started a conversation about different bread. Eventually, it got… 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: 3 minutesThe Strap Wrench The strap wrench, you may not have heard of this little wonder. It is perfect for gripping really large items. Do you have something with an odd shape? How about something that you don’t want to scratch? Do you need to hold onto something? If it is really large, odd shaped and… 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 »