Mobil 1 motor oil, made by ExxonMobil, is a brand of synthetic motor oil There are a lot of different varieties! In this post, we attempt to unpack what they are, what they should be used for, and which is best for you!
Get rid of, and prevent, rodents from getting in your car! Once they’re in, it can be hard to get rid of them, but in this article, we walk through your best options for eliminating the mouse problem! Before you begin…
In this post we go through a simple explanation of how to remove the old rear bearing and install a new rear bearing in a 2002 Lexus ES300/Toyota Camry/Avalon.
What do those dots on your tires mean? Are they safe? In this article we talk about what those dots signify! To begin with…
This post walks through a detailed explanation of how to change the front brakes in a Toyota Camry or Lexus ES300 with Pictures. The first step is to…
This article describes step-by-step instructions for enabling/disabling, and changing the automatic door lock functions of your Lexus. The 4 different options you have to choose from are…
Easy picture guide for getting rid of pesky error codes related to oxygen sensors P1135, P1155, P0141, or P0161. The first step is to….
Did you know there is a secret knob underneath the dashboard on your Lexus? You’ve probably already found it. What does it do?!? The purpose of the knob is to…
It might sound strange but baking your radio can fix intermittent stereo problems that are the result of cold solder joints on the motherboard. Check out this post on how to bake your car stereo!
The Maillard reaction is a chemical process and one of the key factors in giving maple syrup its unique flavor, when…
Use this simple life hack to quickly, easily, and inexpensively rid your garage of road salt and grime this winter! The key to making this work is to…
In this post, we provide a simple recipe for DIY windshield washer fluid. In a one-gallon jug, combine the following ingredients: clean water, …
I made some printable labels for my Maple Syrup jars and thought they might be helpful for others as well! Feel free to download these pdf’s and share with friends and family! To make stickers, print them on printable 2″ labels…
In this picture guide, we walk through the steps to make your own DIY Homemade Disk Sander. This easy project re-purposes the motor out of a home furnace and makes something really useful!
The Jones Rule of 86 is a handy rule of thumb developed by Charles Howland Jones back in the 1930’s. This article describes the details of the rule as well as how to utilize it most effectively to make Maple Syrup. There is a fair amount of confusion relating to…
This picture guide walks through the easy process of using a simple refractometer to measure the sugar content of Pure Maple Syrup!
The radio in my 2004 Honda Accord went out, and rather than buy a new one with the same set of very basic features, I replaced it with an aftermarket 10″ touchscreen Android-powered radio! If you make purchases through links in this guide, I may earn a commission which doesn’t cost you anything extra but…
Quick and simple picture guide for replacing a defective ice maker in a Kenmore or LG refrigerator (15 min). Includes necessary part numbers.
This is a detailed review of Mint Mobile as a cell phone plan provider. Includes how to port your current telephone number as well as feedback after 1.5 years of service.
This is a very detailed review of the Solo Stove Smokeless fire pit. I go into all the aspects of the positives as well as the negatives of this portable fire pit!