Can living in a tiny house ensure a more comfortable retirement?
I’ve been following the “Tiny House” movement for some time now, and I recently read a blog post that intrigued me and really got my creative juices flowing. The post explained how downsizing to a tiny...
View ArticleVideo: See how far computer technology has advanced since the early days
Those of us who are old enough to remember the early days of computing are well aware of just how far computer technology has advanced since then. Computers that used to fill entire rooms had just a...
View ArticleCheck out this unique way to remove a stump from your yard
I’m sure you are familiar with the way most people use a stump grinder to remove a tree stump from their yard, but there’s another way that I had never heard of until I saw the video below. As you can...
View ArticleVideo: How to tie a Necktie in 10 seconds
If you rarely wear a tie, on the rare occasions when you do have to wear one, getting it tied correctly and making it look good can be an exercise in frustration. Well, the fellow in the video below is...
View ArticleDo you remember when…?
Do you remember when…? a bottle of pop cost just a nickle? you bought a bottle of pop by inserting a nickle into a pop machine, then pulling the bottle out of its slot by the neck? you could buy loose...
View ArticleHow to save big by doing your own oil changes
If you’re like me, you probably try to save money whenever you can by doing your own simple repairs and maintenance. Most common tasks are relatively simple as long as you have a decent guide to...
View ArticleReview: Ampro T45870 1/2-Inch Drive Color Coded Socket/Ratchet Set
A while back I found myself in need of a 1/2 inch drive socket/ratchet set, so I logged onto Amazon to see what I could find. After scoping out the various options I decided to give the Ampro T45870...
View ArticleVideo: “Four hands – One Guitar”
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the times when we would all gather around and listen to my dad play his guitar. He loved to pick, and he was quite good at it. Dad passed on 15 years ago,...
View ArticleReview: Poulan Pro PP5020AV 20-Inch 50cc Chain Saw
I ended up cutting about three cords of firewood this summer for use in my fireplace insert, and I cut every stick of it with my 9 year old 14″ Homelite chainsaw. That old saw sure has served me well...
View ArticleDo you ever feel crowded by your shower curtain? Read this!
Do you ever find yourself wishing that your shower was just a little wider? I do, and I often fiddle around with the shower curtain trying to get it to “pooch out” in order to create a little more...
View ArticleHow to repair your damaged windshield for about $10
A few years back I was following a truck down the interstate when it kicked up a gravel and threw it into my windshield. I heard a loud pop, and sure enough the impact took a nickel-sized chip of glass...
View ArticleCould this be the most amazing “lumberjack” ever?
Our family cut and burned a lot of firewood when I was growing up, and I still burn wood in my fireplace today. I enjoy cutting my own wood now that we have chainsaws, but it’s still a lot of work. I...
View ArticleLove camping, but hate sleeping on the ground? Check this out!
Do you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, but hate sleeping on the cold, rocky ground? Or do you lie awake under the stars worrying that some creepy-crawly thing might climb into the sleeping...
View ArticleLike watermelon? Check this out!
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a nice, cool slice of watermelon at the end of a long, hot summer day. The sweet, juicy goodness of a ripe melon simply can’t be beat when I need a refreshing...
View ArticleHow to maximize your kitchen/pantry storage space
Are your kitchen cabinets loaded to the brim with stacks of canned goods? Is your pantry overflowing to the point where you can’t find a thing that you’re looking for? If the answer to either of these...
View ArticleVideo: How would you like to do THIS for a living?
There are so many different ways to make a living out there, and some of them are absolutely mind-blowing. There are fun jobs. There are exciting jobs. And of course there are boring jobs that make one...
View ArticleJust asking…Do you think this laptop is over priced?
As regular readers of this blog know, I’m a huge fan of Amazon and I often recommend them to others. I check out what’s new on Amazon pretty much every day, and every now and then I’ll run across...
View ArticlePet Peeve: Self-Checkout registers that won’t let me check out!
I’ve always thought it silly for a customer to have to stand in a long line waiting to check out at the grocery store when you only have a handful of items to pay for. Surely they could come up with a...
View ArticleHow to keep your outside dog safe and comfortable in all kinds of weather
If you have a dog that lives outside year round, it’s important to take steps to ensure that he/she is comfortable in both summer and winter. After all, if it’s too hot or too cold for you, it’s...
View ArticleFinally, a cup that won’t tip over when you bump it!
Wouldn’t you just love to have a cup that won’t tip over when you accidentally bump it with your elbow or someone jars the table? While I don’t know of a cup that is completely immune to spills, the...
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