Learning & How-To
GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in ...
Published on January 29th, 2022
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me...Continue Reading
Article
BETTER TRACTION ON ICE: I Finally Found Something I Like...
Published on January 28th, 2022
I get plenty of winter ice where I live, but I've always opted to put nothing on sidewalks and steps to boost traction...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
AVOID THE NURSING HOME: Online Course Teaches Reno Detai...
Updated on January 25th, 2024
Beginning back in 2013, I got to see first hand how a lack of household features for senior's living typically...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Welder Should I Buy?&#...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of welder should I buy for home use I got $500 of gift money this year for Christmas and I’ve always...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Go...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and...Continue Reading
Workshop
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: Real-World Tips for Find...
Updated on December 15th, 2022
Interested in taking care of your own home as much as possible A cordless drill can help more than any other single...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Change My Tank-Sty...
Updated on January 15th, 2022
Q: Should I replace my large, gas-fired tank-style water heater with a tankless model My wife and I are seniors...Continue Reading
Outdoors
How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Updated on November 25th, 2021
Will you be cooking a turkey this year Watch how we deep fry turkey's at our place Our gear is a little different than...Continue Reading
Outdoors
TILE DRAINING FARMLAND: Watch & See How We Improved...
Published on October 22nd, 2021
Crops need water, but too much water in the soil is bad That's because excess water restricts plant growth and...Continue Reading
Article
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY SIGN-UP: Next “Learn-at-Y...
Published on October 8th, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage Next week you can begin doing...Continue Reading
Article
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: How to Find Good Wind Energy
Published on October 6th, 2021
There's something tricky when it comes to capturing energy from the wind with a windmill Not all wind is suitable What...Continue Reading
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SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Tour a Real System i...
Updated on October 20th, 2021
There's nothing like seeing what other people have done with off-grid solar and wind power to see what's possible and...Continue Reading