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In an attempt to get newer posts out quicker I’m trying Windows Live Writer. So far its pretty straight forward and easy to use. Windows Live Writer Screenshot The interface is really easy to use, the Preview tab shows accurate output and I love the fact I can still edit the source code to put Read More …
I’m about to install a Superlift 1.5″ lift kit, the word Superlift seems pretty funny next to 1.5″. I’ll of course be following the instructions in that came with the kit, but in my search for all things free online I found that AutoZone.com has a good free repair guide for my 1993 YJ Wrangler. Read More …
I’ve been helping my little sister do maintenance on her 2000 Mazda Protoge. For some reason she did not have the brace that allows you to tension the alternator belt properly. I didn’t know what it looked like or all the parts necessary to piece it together. Luckily I found a parts diagram for a Read More …
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed The day has finally come and gone for the installation of the 2 new Rheem HVAC units. Before I get into pictures and such I just want to say how professional Dennis and the crew from TempRite were. The Rheem RRPL Read More …
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed After getting some quotes from a couple of companies I ended up going with TempRite for the purchase and installation of the new HVAC systems. The pricing was really competitive and included the following: Replacing the shut off electrical boxes Replacing Read More …
Continuing Posts: Shopping For New HVAC Units New HVAC Purchased Rheem HVAC Units Installed My upstairs A/C unit is going out. I’m guessing it is well over 10 years old, which in some ways doesn’t seem to be that old for HVAC units. Since moving into our place we’ve had regular maintenance done on the Read More …
I was working on a ranch this last week for my job. We had to pull about 300 feet of network cable through some 1 inch conduit we put in to the ground. When I went into town, the electrician I bought the pull string from had a great tip for getting the pull string Read More …
Hi! Just wanted to say THANKS SO MUCH!! for the ratcheting screwdriver kit I won in the Home Depot & Adventures in DIY giveaway. It has already been borrowed once. And a close family friend (a retired engineering executive at Mack Truck) is quite envious. It is so nice not to have to hunt (usually Read More …
We decided to convert our grass filled front yard to xeriscape. The great thing about doing this is if you live in Las Vegas call the Southern Nevada Water Authority before starting the conversion you will potentially get up to $1.50 sq/ft back. If you do this it is important to have them come out Read More …