DIY Home Appliance Repair – I fixed my own squeaky dryer

A couple months ago my clothes dryer developed a horrible squeak. The heavier the load, the louder the squeak. Not having the money to do repairs right away, I opted for using the clothes line to get us through the summer months. Let me tell you – it was so nice to see such a drop in our electric bills. But, as with all good things – that too must come to an end. With […] Read the Full Article »

Girls – What did your mama’s teach you about boys?

I’ve been trying to explain to the young men of the house; all those things girls look for in a guy. Reflecting back on my own teen years and the teachings of both my mother and grandmother, I have to wonder if times really have changed that much. I remember the words I used in the ‘old days’ as I fumed at very suggestion that my teen years even remotely resembled her own. Looking back, […] Read the Full Article »

Black & Decker PCS10 PlantSmart Digital Plant Care Sensor

I’ve been known to kill cactus – that’s just how ‘not green’ my thumb is. I saw a clip on television this morning talking about this plant sensor and had to check it out. From the potted petunia in the living room to the tomato plants on the patio to the Elm tree in the yard, Black & Decker's Plant Smart sensor makes growing lush, healthy plants easy and fun. The compact digital sensor measures […] Read the Full Article »