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Garage hacks - keeping it clean and tools

Kill Tree Stumps

Kill Tree Stumps

Prevent Growth from Tree Stumps Have you ever cut down a tree only to have it grow back? If so, then this is for you.  First thing to do is drill 2 or 3 holes into the stump. Next you need to put some rock salt into the holes.  Your done. The salt will gradually […]

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth

Pet safe way to keep bugs out While used for years by farmers you might not know what this stuff is.  Let’s go over that and some of it’s best uses. Best of all it’s cheap! (I paid 22.00 for a 40 lbs!)  Basically it’s fossils, really small, but to creepy crawlies, it’s like glass. […]

Split a large log by hand

Split a large log by hand

When you can’t move it, it’s a problem. So when the log is too heavy for you to move, there is only one thing to do, make it lighter. The problem is that swinging and axe on something like this is going to wear you out.  So we have to think smarter.  To start I […]

Jewelry Cleaner

Jewelry Cleaner

Clean nuts and bolts with a Jewelry cleaner. You can re-purpose an old jewelry cleaner – ultrasonic cleaner to clean those nuts, bolts, carbs and all sorts of dirty parts. A simple solution of water and baking soda works well. Other solutions can be used, but caution is advised since these are made of plastic. […]

Recycle Smoke Alarms

Recycle Smoke Alarms

Have you replaced your smoke alarms lately? The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that they be replaced every 10 years. But what do you do with the old ones? Let’s explore a few options. How about a water alarm, a tilt alarm or a trip alarm. While were at it, let’s leave the smoke alarm […]