Not much to report, the main pool pump’s bearings are shot and will have to be replaced. See my earlier articles for my thoughts on how a swimming pool’s expenses tend to add up. I have added the flocculate and the solids suspended in the water are Read More…
It has been two weeks since we planted the patio planter and already we are seeing blooms and some fruit setting. You can see from the below images how sturdy the plant stems are. Since the potting soil had fertilizer already in it, Read More…
Ok, so I admit it. I hate taking care of a swimming pool. But I hate my mother paying a pool service even more and so I begrudgingly take care of hers. People who don’t own pools see them as glamorous icons of luxury. Those who have owned them, usually see them as open holes in the ground that suck money in more ways than they care to think about. Maybe I am a little grouchy at pool opening time, because this is when the most work is involved and the least fun to have one. The water is too cold; and too green. Removing, folding and storing the cover for the summer months doesn’t make for pleasant thoughts either. Read More…
It’s a bad day when while driving on the hottest day of the year, your air conditioner suddenly fails, you try and slow down to pull off and see what is wrong and discover that you have no brakes, and pulling off of the road is like wrestling a steer on the way to slaughter and your voltage indicator drops from 16 to 12volts. This weekend while returning home from the lake, I encountered this scenario. I immediately knew what the problem was, the serpentine belt had failed. The only surprise was the loss of vacuum assist braking, somehow I don’t remember that from my earlier experience with a serpentine failure on an auto. Read More…
Extreme How-To will be suggesting some ideal Father’s Day gifts during the next few weeks. Today’s suggestion is for the dad who appreciates fine-quality workmanship and practicality in his tools. Stihl has long been recognized as a leader in outdoor power equipment, and with its new Pole Saw, it continues to lead the way.Powered by a low-emission, fuel-efficient STIHL HomeScaper Series™ engine, this new pole pruner can save on fuel costs and is easier on the environment. The HT 56 C-E comes equipped with a durable STIHL bar and chain for optimal cutting performance, while the STIHL Easy2Start™ system makes starting almost effortless. And its unique two-piece shaft design makes for easy storage and transport. The HT 56 C-E pole pruner is lightweight and well balanced and it’s priced less than other STIHL pole pruner options – making it the perfect addition to your home landscaping power equipment. Read More…
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