I used the backhoe to tear down most of the trailer, but due to the hillside behind the trailer, I could not get the tractor into position to tear the building completely down. Lucky I had some chain and a receiver hitch shackle like the one pictured. I simply clipped the chain to the shackle […]
Category: How To (How I Did)
You could call this a How To – but people often tell me I did it wrong – now to be fair you can’t really tell me I can’t do it that way, when the video shows I actually DID do it that way – so to cool down the hateraide – lets just call this HOW I DID
How to Spray Foam in a Conex Box
This is an experiment in using spray foam alone to insulate a conex box. This particular spray foam in a conex box idea did not work. The problem was the box developed condensation inside which caused the spray foam to fall off. If I had supported the spray foam by adding a sheet of foam or other […]
How to Make a Nightstick: Perfect First Lathe Project
I bought a cheap craftsman wood lathe from craigslist. It was cheap because it had problems. The tube the tailstock and tool stand rode on was torqued out of place placing the tailstock 45% off center. It was rusty, and did not have a belt. An afternoon of work brought it back functional and […]
Installing a USB Wall Outlet
With all the micro USB items that need charging at my house, my wife and I are always fighting over power cords. To solve this problem I found a neat outlet that contains two 115v outlets with 2 USB outlets. It installed easily and looks great. More importantly, the outlet is behind my chair so […]
Reasons Why Every Household Must Have a Backup Generator
In the recent past, we’ve witnessed extreme weather-related calamities that have caused immense destruction regarding property damage and loss of human lives. Scientists are warning that massive disasters are not only currently occurring at an increased rate but also increasing in magnitude. To ensure your family stays safe all the time, you must invest in […]