Reading Time: 3 minutesDIY drip irrigation staples DIY drip irrigation staples are not that hard to make.  In fact, I’ve made some for pots. It seems that the hose doesn’t like to stay in the pot once it is full of water and the weight sort of drags it out of the pot. I’ve made two different types of… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrip System Repair Kit Setting up a drip system repair kit is essential. Most of the parts tend to be rather small. Tools to repair the system and all the replacement parts in one place is a no-brainer. So I have found that a good collection of 1/2″ couplers will take care of the main… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesNo work shrub stump removal No work shrub stump removal is possible. My mugo pine hasn’t been looking well for the past two summers. I watered it and gave it some extra care but it didn’t respond. I believe that it is about thirty plus years old so it may just be time for it to go.… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesLawn Aeration Lawn aeration is it right for you? Well, let’s find out. Do you have lawn problems? Do you have patches of dirt next to a walkway or driveway where the grass will no longer grow? Is your water running in the gutter 5 minutes after the sprinklers turn on? What are you trying to do to your lawn? oxygenate… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo RV tips Two RV tips I have picked up on my 30 plus years of RVing I want to share. One will save you money on a replacement lens. The other will keep your RV looking good for years and improve its resale value. Superglue the running light lens to keep it from blowing away… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesStringing a Weed Eater Stringing a weed eater is something that needs to happen often. The trimmer line spools out as needed. Eventually, it does run out and then the restringing process needs to happen. My weed eater has multiple purposes. When used as a lawn edger I see the line not lasting very long. Restringing happens often.… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best sugar free syrup Selecting the best sugar-free syrup is dependent on three factors. For me, these three factors make the perfect syrup. The first attribute is viscosity. If the syrup runs out of the bottle like water, that is a big turn off. Pancakes or waffles are not appetizing if the syrup runs off… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesDIY oil changes DIY oil changes are the easiest things you can do to extend the life of your car and save yourself from needless breakdowns and repairs. Oil changes, as part of a routine maintenance cycle, are essential to keep your vehicle running efficiently. Benefits of Oil Changes Oil lubricates the engine, and clean oil helps… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesMiter Joints and Other Techniques The art of mitering a fine joint. Learn how to use miter joints and other techniques to get beautiful results. Miter joint Miter joint, this term is used for finish carpentry. This is not nailing a 2×4 to another 2×4 type scenario. This is finish work. Producing close tight joints is all… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesBest tri-tip sandwiches in Fresno Best tri-tip sandwiches in Fresno. There are two places in Fresno highly rated for their tri-tip sandwiches on Yelp. Both of these places have reviews from their patrons that had eaten at both places. Some of the reviewers for each restaurant chose one place over the other enthusiastically. I had… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fresno Quilt Show Six items from the Fresno Quilt Show. I went to the Fresno Quilt show this week. I went in my usual capacity as the designated driver. On the way to the show, I kept thinking about what to write about this show. I had already showcased the quilts in the Sacramento… Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minutePanini Press Chicken with barbecue steak topping Panini Press Chicken with steak topping. One of the most important things with making boneless skinless chicken breast on a Panini press is to use thin even cuts of meat. If your cuts of chicken breast are too thick they can be butterflied or you can always slice it in half… 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: 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: 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 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 »
Reading Time: 4 minutesFive frugal hacks for your life 1. Spin the bottle to get the last out of the bottle. 2. Boil water in the microwave to clean it. 3. Key fob to the face to increase distance. 4. Tie your electrical cords together to keep them from unplugging. 5. Using soap bars down to the last… Read More »