Few things compare to the thrill and excitement you’ll feel after you hit the open road, but your heart will surely skip a beat if you get stranded if your car breaks down. To avoid the stress and potential hit…
If you’re one of the millions worldwide that regularly go on road trips and outdoor adventures, you surely appreciate the chance to drive off-road vehicles. A UTE (pronounced “YOOT”) is slang for a utility vehicle, and this category includes the…
How long can you keep garden produce in a root cellar? Would you believe 18 months? Let me explain. Shortly before writing my book on root cellars, I did an experiment with beets from my garden. I took the best of…
In 2020, there were nearly 228.2 million licensed drivers in the US, but a fair number of them don’t know the basics of car maintenance. Fortunately, most car maintenance tasks are easy to perform, even by novice mechanics, so long…
Protecting and improving your home is a no-brainer when you’ve made a significant financial commitment. And with a fence, you can guarantee that your family and house enjoy privacy and a better experience in the backyard. Reading time: 5 1/2…
Brake drums are a crucial part of the braking system of some vehicles, and some people do their own drum brake and brake shoe replacement work. Brake pads rub against brake drums when when you step on the brake pedal, creating friction and…
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many considerations to be made, starting from the planning step. One of the most important considerations many homeowners tend to overlook is…
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” – and a loved and looked-after home exterior can make this moment even more special! Adding exterior finishes, new windows, or a covered entrance might seem like…
Solar generators are portable, cordless power supplies that deliver regular household current when the grid goes down, and you’ve probably seen them advertised. Also called portable power supplies, these devices are hot now and being marketed hard. The claims for…
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve got a concrete driveway at your house, you already know how good they can look. Not only that, but maintaining a…
Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see the rate of arsenic exposure from drinking water once you look at the details. As far as we…
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me thinking that you might like to know how I did it. A small device called a…