Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Best Corned Beef Recipe Ever This recipe is what I use to make the best-corned beef for what I call the California Rueben Sandwiches. The corned beef must be cooked a day ahead so that it can be cooled overnight so that it can be sliced thinly the next day. We usually make an extra… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe California Reuben Sandwich I call this sandwich the California Reuben Sandwich. This sandwich is a lighter version of the Reuben sandwich. This sandwich can be served cold or hot. This recipe deviates from the original sandwich in three areas. The first change is the bread. Instead of Rye, I use a Ciabatta roll. The ciabatta bread is… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlyphosate Mix For Weed Control A Glyphosate mix for the best weed control. The best weed killer, the most effective weed killer is a mix of glyphosate, water, dish soap and sulfate of ammonia. Yes, you read it right, sulfate of ammonia, a fertilizer. Are we going to fertilize our weeds as we try to kill them? Is… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesStore Bought Pie and How to Save It Store bought pie is something that I used to crave and dread at the same time, let me explain. The first thing you need to know. There is nothing like a homemade pie. Absolutely NOTHING! But sometimes you don’t have the time, will, or the ingredients to make a… Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesCare and Use of Cast Iron How I came to use cast iron The care and use of cast iron pans, skillets, and griddles had always been kind of scary to me. I thought that I would want to have the pan be nonstick that would make clean up so much easier. I started out using… Read More »
Reading Time: 6 minutesMy Workbench with vise A workbench with vise used to work on projects has always been a dream for me. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough space in a two car garage after a freezer, storage shelves, radial arm saw, toolbox, and a washer and dryer. So I needed something that I could use, but put away… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesPrivacy Policy for My Busy Retired Life If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at Ray C. At Mybusyretiredlife.com we consider the privacy of our visitors to be extremely important. This privacy policy document describes in detail the types of… Read More »
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Reading Time: 2 minutesComparing Cellphones is so easy Comparing cell phones is an easy process. If you’re looking to see which model has the larger screen or if your checking features on a new cellphone for a future upgrade this website is for you. How I found it I found it when I was looking for a cellphone that I… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesReusing PVC Fittings Why do I want to reuse PVC fittings? Reusing PVC fittings can be cost effective if you’re a homeowner like me. If you’re a contractor type person then time is more important and not worth the effort. But as homeowners, we have time on our hands in a lot of our projects. This… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnlocking an ATT cellphone Unlocking an AT&T cell phone is a straightforward process. But why would you need to unlock a cell phone? If you have purchased a used AT&T cellphone and want to use it on a compatible wireless network, but not AT&T, then the phone must be unlocked so that it can work… Read More »
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe 5 Most Useful Power Tools To Own The most useful tools I have are the ones that come out of the toolbox often. It makes them essential and cost effective to own. I use them for everything and they, in turn, get used up and need to be replaced. Reciprocating Saw 4″ Angle Grinder Corded… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying A Used Cellphone And Get What You Paid For? Buying a used cellphone over the internet is always a scary moment. Will you receive what you paid for is always the biggest question? How can you make the transaction smooth and guaranteed to satisfy both parties especially you? I have personally used this service… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesGetting the freshest tortillas into your shopping cart This is a simple procedure when tortilla shopping to positively know that you are getting the freshest tortillas in the store. We have all seen it as we’ve been grocery shopping. The store shelves are being restocked as you near the product you want. New packages of tortillas are getting… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesBuying a generator online Buying a generator online can get you a very nice deal. You know that power outages can come on at any time. Having one on hand for such an emergency to keep the lights running can be reassuring. Also If your a person who likes to go camping, being able to… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesMore uses for the freezer or how to think in the box. More uses for the freezer. Freezers are an integral part of reducing the cost of food over a long period of time. The family freezer allows a family to buy when prices are low and store it until it is needed. It reduces… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesIs your dashboard dusty? Do you long for a dust-free dashboard? How do you keep your dashboard dust-free? One of the things that I like is a clean dash. A microfiber cloth will pick up the surface dust but any small gaps or crevices will hold onto the dust. If those gaps have dust in them it… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutesFoam for your home’s exterior I want foam accent pieces instead of wood for my home exterior. Building materials have progressed in the 40+ years since my house was built. I’ve lived in my home for most of those 40+ years. The home is stucco covered. The lower part of the front covered with that… Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesPerfecting The Flaky Pie Crust There is nothing like a flaky pie crust. I have always considered the pie to be at the top of the dessert world. No cake or cookie could hold a candle to the richness of the pie filling accented by a truly flaky pie crust. When I retired I thought… Read More »