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I'm a full-time freelance writer and geek-for-hire. I'm not as young as I once was, and I have a little disability thing going on. My mobility is limited. But my brain and my fingers still work.

I use my technical experience to troubleshoot websites and web

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Technology: 1 of 30

On the ordinary human's love for pain, or; why won't they read the FAQ's, anyway? With a secondary consideration of why rats are still with us, despite millennia of our efforts at eradication, and may remain after we are gone. Scenario One: Human A approaches a device, setup, or gizmo. Human A decides to give it a try. Human...
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to prepare your home for winter: 1 of 7

Preparing a home for winter is a job for the homeowner as well as for licensed and qualified professionals. While there are tasks that require the services of specialists, a lot can be done by the home owner and family. Doing all you can yourself saves on energy bills as well as saving the fees for professional services. You...
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs How to safely unclog drains without harming pipes: 1 of 6

There are good reasons to try to unclog your drains before calling in the plumber. You might be able to save serious money. And it might even be a quick and easy fix. If not, you can always call the professional after trying it yourself. You can use these ideas to give it a good try without doing any harm. The most common pr...
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for troubleshooting central air conditioning problems: 1 of 6

Hot summer is no time to find out your air conditioner is not working properly. But if you do find your AC is not working at all, or if you suspect that your air-conditioning unit is not performing up to par, there are some quick checks and fixes you may try before calling in the professionals for a rescue visit. First think...
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs How to unclog a drain: 1 of 6

A clogged drain can be anything from a minor annoyance to a major disaster. You may be able to fix it yourself. Or the situation may be beyond your control and require professional assistance. Before you get to the point of calling a plumber, let's discuss some preventions and cures that you can take care of yourself. There ...
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs How to replace a toilet: 1 of 5

Is it time to replace the toilet in one of your bathrooms? Perhaps the toilet is cracked, or stained to the point of unsightliness by hard water. Or maybe the old toilet is a shade of baby pink or powder blue that just does not match your decor any longer. You also may wish to replace the old toilet with a modern high effici...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to cut air conditioning costs: 5 of 20

With the price of everything being what it is, do you think it might be a good idea to try to save some money on air conditioning for the summer? Is it possible to save money on air conditioning, and if so, how? Definitely there are ways, ranging from simple home maintenance projects to major system replacements, that can he...
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Maintaining air conditioners: 1 of 4

The subject of maintaining air conditioners may sound as if it does not apply to you. If you have an air conditioner, and if you care how much it costs to run it or replace it, you may find this to be a subject of considerable importance. You may not be the one to do the maintenance, but someone will need to. Maintaining an ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to cope when the air conditioner breaks down during heatwave weather conditions: 1 of 4

In a heat wave, most of us if we are able, retreat indoors to soak up the AC. But what if your air conditioner breaks down just when you need it most, in the middle of the worst heat wave in living knowledge? For sure, you should be careful and take the situation seriously. Heat can kill, especially the vulnerable old, ...
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Winter home heating inspection: Keep your home safe and warm: 2 of 7

Keeping your home warm in winter is important for your comfort. However, home heating systems cause harm when they do not function properly. For greatest safety and maximum efficiency, you should have your heating system inspected annually. This can not only save you money on heating bills, it can save your life. Every year ...