If you are new to gardening composting might be a method you use to introduce organic material and nutrients into your soil but before you begin you should understand that there can be some problems associated with collecting and processing your own compost.
Processing compost for flower beds is really not as much of a concern and thats because you are not consuming the flowers in your garden. When it comes to vegetable gardens we …
If you are repairing your vehicle with new OEM or Aftermarket Parts you will purchase them from your supplier with a thin black Enamel Primer that is used primarily for shipping and storage to protect the part from oxidation. This primer is really not good enough to stand the test of time so technicians must add a primer sealer to the interior surfaces to protect it from rust.
Although there are specific guidelines that …
Whether you purchased an undeveloped acre or two of land in a suburban community or you are homesteading away from town one of the first things that you will want to do is survey your land and then install a driveway for access and construction.
If you were building a development you would be required to have soil engineers come out and inspect your land. At that point you can make decisions on how …
If you are someone that lives in an area where you can get easy access to your own trees you might want to consider milling your own lumber. Trees like spruce and pine are pretty easy to come by throughout the country and other woods like Oak, Maple, and Walnut may be prevalent in your area.
Many people that make custom furniture for a living will find ways to get logs from people that …
Whether you are building a new home or managing an established property there are times when trees need to be removed because they are a danger to the home or the people that live in them. The most common situation is when an older tree dies because of infestation or blight. Normally this takes a long time to happen and you will notice things like the tree loosing leaves much earlier than others …
In this howto there are procedures that will expose you to your home’s electrical system. If you have any doubts about your ability to work with home electrical systems then you should call a professional electrician.
A Friend is asking about a couple outside outlets that aren’t functioning and they have checked a few things but haven’t been able to find out why the outlets aren’t working or what they might need to repair.
The first …
Although there are a lot of things that you can take care of yourself when it comes to the internal maintenance of your oil heater it is best to have a professional inspect and service your equipment. I don’t say this because the work is extremely difficult to do but because access to parts and tools to complete the job is worth having someone come out and do the work for you.
In this …
Whether you just moved into your new home or have lived there for years there are always going to be projects that you need to take care of. Some of these projects might leave you feeling you spent a lot of money for no real benefit but others are simple things you can do that make big differences in your life.
Adding Storm Doors
Storm Doors are a great project for your home. They range in …
One of the worst situations other than a leak that you might have with your washing machine is when you have a full load of clothes in it and it won’t drain the water out. There are a few different problems that can cause this and normally the problem is pretty easy to diagnose.
The first thing you want to do is check the water supply line to the washing machine and look for obstructions. …
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here are many times that you are on the road and tire damage leaves you disabled. With a few simple tools you can get yourself back on the road safely and get to a repair shop that can review your work.
The first thing you have to understand is that not all tires can be repaired. If you have damage to the sidewall of the tire which is the side of the tire without …