Well, I’m trying my hand at affiliate marketing again and trying a new angle this time. I must admit that the allure of working hard for a short season and then working maintenance on a network of virtual real estate is a vision of mine. This week I’m promoting a brand-spanking new product [...]
Air conditioning in the southern United States is almost a requirement, depending on where you live. We just had a window unit in our living room go out a few days ago, and yesterday I got the replacement unit put it.
This has really made me think about what life must have been like in [...]
OK, so now on with the show! Here’s the post you’ve all been waiting for, detailing exactly what I did to literally double my gas mileage overnight (see copies of my gas receipts and calculations to the left). Please note that the receipt on the left reflects in-town driving only with only minimal [...]
I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you something extraordinary that can literally double your car’s fuel economy, blowing away the EPA mpg ratings. What is it and how much will it cost, right? Well, it’s called hypermiling and the techniques are actually free. Just to get started, here’s [...]
Well, as a relative newcomer to gardening, my worst fears have been realized. We’ve got discolored moldy cucumbers coming off the vines. Not only that, the squash bugs have found the zucchini plants and they are dying off. Not to be outdone, a new fire ant mount has sprung up near the [...]
How do you strike a balance between work and family, especially when you work from home? In this blog post I will share a few ideas that have worked for me, as well as analyze why it’s so difficult, especially in the case of the work at home parent…
The Problem
From my perspective, the problem [...]
Well, this year marks our first attempt at a semi-regular garden plot. I say that because we did try a garden several years ago, but it was more experimental than practical. This year we decided to lean towards the practical side.
Using some of the methods for spacing and crop layout based on the [...]
The Hydrogen Gas Saver: Fact or Fiction?
With the rising cost of fuel, people everywhere are looking for something to help them save on their costs at the pump. From fuel boosters to super magnets to the hydrogen gas saver, it almost seems like people are willing to try anything. In fact, you are [...]
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Well, it’s been over a week since I posted my ‘average Joe’ post. Geez … that was depressing, wasn’t it? Sorry, just keeping it real … even in what some would call a great situation (ie, working from home) there are still times when things just don’t gel right. Can’t explain it, [...]
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Have you ever noticed when you’re working from home how hard it can be to find good help for special projects?
Well, we moved my desk into our bedroom so I would have a more secluded office from the rest of the house, but the fax machine stays up front with my wife’s computer setup. [...]
