In Poison Ivy and Poison Oak: Identification, Irradication and Home Remedies, Sandra Dark suggests killing poison ivy by hoeing or mowing it. The article also includes several tips for managing an out…
Construct a Cozy Built-in-Bed explains how to build a wood bed frame into a nook in your house or cabin. Plans are in the Image Gallery. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)
You can adjust the plans to …
In general, attic fans are not effective at reducing air conditioning costs. The benefit from lowering temperatures in the attic (and thus reducing heat gain from the attic into the house) is usually …
Can you convert a V8 engine to a V4 and save gas?
Roger, I checked your question with a couple gearheads I know; here’s what I found out.
We aren’t aware of any conversion kits. With the right engine, the idea is possible, as we described back in 1979…
This is a great question. It can be challenging (and frustrating) to determine how much attention and weight to give each week’s “new” health and nutrition news updates — and given that it’s health we…
You shouldn’t try to raise a baby bird, or any wildlife, yourself. Not only are your chances of success slim, it can also be illegal and potentially dangerous.
If the bird has feathers and is hopping a…
People have been drinking water from galvanized steel pipes, galvanized “tinware,” etc., for years. Galvanized steel isn’t appropriate for preparing acidic foods or beverages (especially brewing), and…
You don’t want to use aluminum (or copper) pots, pans or even utensils when cooking tomatoes. Aluminum is a reactive metal, so will react with the acid in tomatoes resu…
AC (alternating current) solar panels are a promising new idea on the photovoltaic (PV) market. The panels themselves still produce DC (direct current), but each panel would come with its own attached…
The decision to become a farmer is not one to be taken lightly. It’s hard work, no doubt, and mistakes can be costly. Plus, it’s not a skill that’s easily learned from a book. Much like a foreign lang…
