The "best tip ever". Wow, that sounds like something does not it? Better than the tip about not looking up until you hear the ball fall into the hole on short putts? Could it be that good? (I always thought that to be the dumbest tip myself. If you do miss, you have no more…
Since 1953, the Pinewood Derby has been a major event of the Cub Scouts. In 2006, Reader’s Digest magazine included the event in its list of America’s 100 Best. If you want to be competitive in the next Pinewood Derby, here are some tips for building the best possible Pinewood Derby Car. 1. Check the…
If you’re like most people who do a lot of work around the home and garage you have a collection of tools you have gathered for decades. Unfortunately as critical as they are, all too often it’s easy to just leave our tools scattered in the toolbox which basically ensures that it will take a…
Have you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work? What inspired you to make this? Usually…
As a coach, I'm sure you talk to a lot of people about what you do. You network, you have one-on-one meeting, you offer free sessions. But, it's hard to get people to sign up. Does your conversion rate match the amount of time, energy and money investing in all this talking? It's not you…
However, a luxury hotel spa is favored by a select group where the sole emphasis is on wellbeing and personal relaxation. In essence spa enthusiasts adore the experience a luxury hotel spa delivers. I have listed the differences between the two, hope you find them interesting. Go to a luxury hotel spa if you want:…
During the Great Depression, women made up 25% of the work force, but their jobs were more unstable, temporary or seasonal then men, and the unemployment rate was much greater. There was also a decided bias and cultural view that “women didn’t work” and in fact many who were employed full time often called themselves…
As a result of the world-wide global recession, we have seen a trend where children tend to stay in the nest with their parents longer. The State Treasurer of Queensland, Andrew Fraser announced in January 2012 that studies were showing that many families had children as old as thirty staying with them in order to…
You can find varying levels of finishing and texture on steel roofing. This happens because manufacturers have special tools and procedures to facilitate such differences. Very often, the original shine of metal is gone to make it look like another roofing material. Here is a rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of steel roofings. The…
Most speaker boxes are either fiberglass mat, or MDF construction. MDF while easy to work with and achieve good results, lacks the custom touch. Fiberglass allows you more freedom to do what you want. In this guide we are are building a simple box to show the process of working with speaker rings and glass…
Seasonal and holiday flags are often seen adorning homes and lawns across the nation. From Valentine's Day to Easter; from Flag Day to the Fourth of July; from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas; and from equinox to equinox, a festive spirit abounds during each holiday season. And that spirit is what is reflected on lawns…
I was filling my Firewood rack yesterday and thought I would suggest some tips and advice on how to stack the wood. This is typically for firewood that is already cured but you can use the advice for stacking your wood in the spring. The first stage is to stack all the first layer of…
Although the summer season is coming, many people are looking towards their fireplace as a great place to spend time with friends and family in the warm months – not an indoor fireplace, but a semi-portable design often located on a back deck or in the backyard. These outdoor fireplaces provide ambience to any outdoor…
Every year, dozens of workers are injured in arc flash incidents from overloaded electrical equipment. These explosions happen instantly with pressure that can cause deafness or blindness and a fireball that can cause devastating injuries and even death. The pressure is so intense from these flashes that injury to those around the blast can result…
Like most everyone, I started out bow hunting from a tree stand and still do most of my hunting up above the scent and sight line of deer. But after my first two or three years, someone stole my climbing stand. This was during my "mountain man" period. I was actually living off the land…