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I am the modern-day renaissance man, having worked and/or studied in such diversified fields as psychology, electronics, facilities maintenance, herbal remedies, entrepreneurship, cooking, philosophy, automotive service, numerology, marketing, computers &

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Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Swedish meatballs: 1 of 6
This Swedish meatball recipe will definitely be the best you have ever tried because, in it, I will reveal the SECRET INGREDIENT! That's right, that special something you just can't put your finger on but you know is there. Enjoy...Melt one tablespoon of butter in a shallow pan. Chop one medium onion and cook it in the butter... More..
Autos > Engine Repair When to replace your timing belt: 1 of 5
From my own personal experience, the timing belt is probably the single most overlooked maintenance item in the modern internal combustion engine. You can't see it, so you cannot make the determination that it needs to be replaced "soon". And there are rarely any warning signs that it is going to go bad. That's why it is very... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Grits: 2 of 9
Tired of the same old mashed potatoes or rice as side dishes? Why not try grits? Grits are super-easy to make, and super-tasty! Grits are basically cornmeal and water. Sound bland? It is... I will tell you how to make the best grits you have ever had!First, replace the water with something better... how about broth or stock? ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Mold: When in doubt, throw it out: 1 of 4
Contrary to what you may have read here in other articles, common blue, hairy bread mold is not toxic. It is the same mold that penicillin is derived from, and therefore, it may actually be good for you if you suffer from bacterial infection. This is also the same mold that is injected into cheese to make "blue cheese".Of cou... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Fixes for fish tank algae: 2 of 6
Algae growth in an aquarium is indicative of high nitrate levels. Nitrates are the final stage of the nitrogen cycle - a bacterial process which naturally detoxifies the water in your aquarium.A properly balanced and cycled aquarium will contain two types of bacteria - one which feeds on the highly toxic ammonia in your fish'... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Repairing your water heater: 1 of 3
Your domestic water heater is one of the most important cogs in your home's machinery. But, as with so many silent, hard-working appliances, you only realize how important it is when it is not working properly. Specifically, if your hot water isn't hot, or if you see a puddle of water around your water heater.This article wil... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Troubleshooting a tank type water heater: 1 of 3
The only time you think about your water heater is when it is not working properly. And what might lead you to suspect that? One of two things - your water isn't hot (or not hot enough), or there is a puddle of water around it.If you're seeing a puddle of water, find out where it is coming from. If it's not a leak in the pipe... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Understanding the positive, negative and ground wires: 1 of 3
Before we talk about the wires, let's take a look at the electricity that will be flowing through them. You house wiring, for example, carries AC, or alternating current. This is much different than the electricity that powers your car's lights and radio. That is DC, or direct current.Direct current is best illustrated by a b... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Installing an electric water heater: 1 of 3
I have recently installed an electric water heater in my own home, so this article will draw from that experience. Your first step will be to find a suitable water heater. Things you should look for are the amount of hot water it can supply at one shot, the heater's recovery time (time to reheat cold water), and of course, th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Scrabble strategies: Tips to help you win: 2 of 5
Have you ever heard the sports saying "The best offense is a good defense."? This basic wisdom can apply to many circumstances in life, as well as to all sorts of competitive endeavors. And Scrabble is no exception.To win at Scrabble, you don't need to consistently use all seven letters to span multiple double- or triple- let... More..