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How I Added Door Protectors to my Garage Walls
Most of the time, I park my truck in my garage. I have a two car garage so, I park on the right hand side, leaving plenty of room on the driver’s side to open the door. However, the passenger side is a different story. My passenger side doors have been banged against...
How I Installed a Light in my Mailbox
In the winter months, I check my mailbox in the late afternoon. That means it is after the sun goes down so, it is dark. I would return home, drive up to my mailbox, dig around in my center console for my flashlight, open the mailbox and then juggle holding the...
My Quest for a Smart Nightlight
Nightlights. They are simple enough. Plug them in and they provide just enough light to allow you to navigate through a room or down a hall without bumping into things. Some turn on and off automatically with a light sensor, others have a manual switch. However, what...
Garden Box Tips for Beginners
Growing up, my family always had a garden. I spent many hours planting, tending and picking in the hot summer sun. It was dirty, hard work. Years later, when I bought my own house, I had the urge to plant my own garden but, I didn’t want to plow under a large patch of...
Easy Trick for a Fuller Looking Christmas Tree
Like many people, I have an artificial Christmas Tree. I’ve had it for several years and, it’s never looked as good as the picture on the box. No matter how I move the branches around, there are always bare sections where I can see all the way through the tree....
Why I Keep a Power Bank in My Truck
Of all the gadgets I keep in my truck, the one I use the most is my power bank. Over the years, it has proven to be an invaluble gadget that has proven itself to be well worth the investment. What is a Power Bank? What is a power bank? It's battery pack used...
How to Gift Wrap a Box
I don’t claim to be an expert on gift wrapping but, I do a fairly good job at it. Apparently, not everyone can say the same. So, here’s my instructions for wrapping a standard size box. Roll It Out Roll out your wrapping paper out on a flat surface. The paper...
Allow Alexa to Control Devices Using Multiple Names
I use Alexa for my Smart Home devices. I love Alexa. However, sometimes I just can’t remember the exact name I gave to some devices, such as lights. Especially lights that I rarely control with voice commands. It didn’t take me long to realize that I could give...