Bare Root Raspberry Canes – 1 Year Update
I decided rather than doing multiple post updates like last year that I can do one post and just update as I go along. I just haven’t been sure when I was ready to start. It...
Refinishing a Wood Front Door – Cheap and Easy
I remember shortly after moving in during 2009, during the “restoration” after our basement flooded, one of the repair workers commented that our front door needs to be re-painted. It turns out that the restoration company...
Sewer gas smell in basement after ejector pump repair
Last week I had the pleasure of learning what happens when the ejector pump in our basement fails. Very messy and stinky to say the least. I’m driving home and get a panicked call from my...
Bare Root Raspberry Canes – 3 and 4 month updates
I know this is quite late, but here are some updates from my bare root raspberry canes from last year. The last updated had been the 2 month update. Here’s how things went the rest of...
Generac generator making buzzing noise
I was outside a few days ago tending to my yard when I noticed my Generac generator making a buzzing noise. I’ve been in my yard almost every day this past week, so I know it...
iPhone 7 Volume Down Button Malfunction
My wife just got an iPhone 7 and within a few days she told me the phone would suddenly show the ringer volume dropping as if she were pressing the volume down button. At first she...
Activating Sprint Upgrade Phone on Another Line (Selling Sprint Upgrade)
I love my Sprint plan, but I hate Sprint customer support. My plan offers an upgrade every 2 years, or approximately a $400 credit towards a new phone in exchange for agreeing to another 2 year...
Bare Root Raspberry Canes – 2 Month Update
Here’s another follow-up to my planting of bare root raspberry canes. You can view my previous posts on preparing the soil, selecting the varieties, protecting from rabbits, one week update, and one month update. I originally...
Keeping rabbits out of my garden cheap and simple
As I mentioned in my posts about sunflowers and my one month raspberry update, rabbits are a big problem in my yard. My kids love them and my dog hardly notices them, but I hate what...
Bare Root Raspberry Canes – 1 Month Update
I planted some bare root raspberry canes one month ago, on June 2, 2016. I previously explained why I chose to plant Joan J and Anne raspberry varieties. I posted a one week update and now...