Sunday, May 26, 2019

DIY Troy-Built Riding Mower Blade Sharpening Tutorial-Sharpen that Dull ...


Thanks for checking out my DIY blog here. Well the first thing you have to do is figure out how to get the the mower safely off the ground without having it fall on you. The best way is to use a lift of some kind but definitely if nothing else, use some jack stands for safety. Once off the ground you'll need two wrenches so you can apply counter torque to the bolt and nut holding the blade on.
Loosen the long bolt and nut that holds it in place and this will allow the blade to come free. Once you get the blade off, secure it to a saw horse and bust out your grinder. Every good DIY technician has a hand held grinder. Then put your handiwork to the test and hone a new edge on that mower blade.

After you sharpen your blade, reinstall it, and get cut your lawn for the first time, you will be so happy as it's just like cutting the grass with a brand new mower. You will also take extra precautions not to hit rocks, dirt, sticks, plastic bottles, kids toys, and baseballs just to see what they look like chopped up.

If you are tired of pushing a mower around the yard, save yourself a bunch of time and have a little fun by buying one of these mowers below on amazon. Or hell, upgrade to a new one.


Friday, May 24, 2019

How to DIY Fence Post Replacement Repair 4 X 4 X 8 Cedar Treated


Sometimes you may have to replace one of your fence posts that are in line with your fence run. This can pose a little bit of a problem if the post was cemented in the ground. You'll need to remove this on order to start with a fresh hole in the ground to place the new treated 4 X 4 post. I recommend digging the existing cement post cement "block" in the ground as much as possible then pull it out using mechanical means. I decided to use a truck and chain to pull it out. This can be very dangerous so use extreme caution if choosing to do this. If you dig it out enough so that it wiggles and rocks a little so you know it's loose, then it's safe to say it's ready to be yanked out.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

How to Install an Automatic Ice Maker





This was a really easy installation. Anyone can do this. This installation assumes a water line has already been run. So you must shut off and  connect the water line as shown in the video to the connection on the bottom of the refrigerator in the back using teflon tape for the connection to prevent leakage. Create room in the freezer for your ice maker then pop the plastic cap over the wire connection. Remove the caps inside the freezer for mounting the ice maker. Screw in the mounting screws to the designated holes. Connect the wire connection from the ice maker to the freezer. Hang the ice maker on the mounting screws then finish screwing them all the way in securing the ice maker. Don't screw them in too hard b/c the plastic could break but just tight enough to keep it snug. Plug fridge back in and turn on the water. Works like a charm.


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Friday, May 17, 2019

Iphone Xr How to Install Otterbox Case Tutorial


It may seem like a simple task if you've done this before but if not it may just have you scratching your head. At least for a little while. Watch this video to speed the learning process up a little. If you hadn't assembled or taken one of these cases apart before it'll take you some time to get it figured out. Watch this video and you'll see exactly how to do it.


Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Troy Bilt 4 cycle 30cc Weed Wacker Unboxing Assembly and Use


For years the old lawn edgers "weed wackers" would run really good when you first purchased them and then once you let them sit for various periods of time between lawn mowing sessions, it would be hell getting them started. I've seen more weed wackers tossed across lawns in my time than homelite chainsaws. The older ones had 2 cycle motors and if you didn't have exactly the correct oil/gas mixture the weed wacker would either not start, smoke the whole place up, or the motor would bog down. I have experienced all of this first hand being starting at a young age watching my father fight these evil little machines and then also myself as I grew up mowing lawns for extra money and then of course my own.

Not only was the motor an issue on the older weed wackers but the line feed mechanism on the working of the contraption often wreaked havoc on the operator's emotion. I would venture to say that no matter what kind of weed wacker you owned back in the day, you probably had both the line feeder mechanism and/or the motor apart on it (except maybe a Stihl) before the first year of ownership was up. The older models made it pretty tough to change out the line or even replace it if it got stuck up inside the feeder mechanism causing much frustration and chewing up your clock.

The frustration caused by the old weed wackers could make a preacher swear. Ok maybe not out loud but inside. I've called these things every name in the book and have probably set the distance record for yards thrown.

Not only were the old motors an issue on the older weed wackers but the line feed mechanism on the working end of the contraption often wreaked havoc on the operator's emotions. I would venture to say that no matter what kind of weed wacker you owned back in the day, you probably had both the line feeder mechanism and/or the motor taken apart on it (except maybe a Stihl) before the first year of ownership was up. The older models made it pretty tough to change out the line or even replace it if it got stuck up inside the feeder mechanism causing much frustration and chewing up your clock. There was no youtube or internet readily available at your fingertips, you either had to figure it out or toss it.

I can't count how many times that I would wake up the next day with a very sore and stiff upper back and then at first wonder what I did to it the day before. Then it dawns on me. Oh that's right, I tried starting that damn weed wacker by pulling on the pull starter 2000 times over the course of the day yesterday. Then it lingers for the next couple days just for good measure.

It is my opinion that Troy Bilt has gone above and beyond the call of duty with their latest models and helped out us lawn warriors.


Sunday, May 12, 2019

Project Source Brand Overhead Ceiling Light Fixture Installation-Model#0...


This Project Source brand overhead house light is fairly easy to put it in especially if its just a swap out for and older one. Just like in this case the existing wires and hole were already there.
The very first thing you want to make sure you do is turn off the power. Use a volt meter to verify that the power is off before you start as well just to make sure you've got the correct circuit. One thing I like to do as an added safety measure is to turn off the light switch as well. This way, if you've turned off the wrong circuit and happen to get unlucky enough to get a faulty volt meter, than you've got a third barrier from you getting shocked.



Thursday, May 9, 2019

Slime Brand Fix a Flat- Wheelbarrow Tire Repair



Slime brand tire sealant did the trick. No more pumping up the wheelbarrow tire every damn time you want to use it. It's available on amazon at the links above or at war mart and automotive stores.
Once you've followed the directions on the slime bottle be sure to rotate the tire around after filling it with air so as not to let the slime settle in one area of the tire. It's really quick and simple to use. Glad I did it. My only regret is waiting so long to use it.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

DIY How to Install iPhone XR Screen Protector-Basic Step by Step Tutorial


A good idea to protect your investment is to install a screen protector. Up above is a step by step tutorial on installing one. It's a good idea to install these before you install your iPhone case. One of the major keys to success in this task is to make sure your screen is completely clean. By clean, I mean really clean. The kit comes with a wipe and adhesive strips in order to accomplish this so at a minimum use those. If you fail to completely clean the screen it will show up once you apply the screen protector itself. 
After completely cleaning the screen, it's now time to apply the screen protector. There is typically an alignment template that comes with the kit so place this on the phone if you have it. Remove the outer plastic from the screen protector without touching it or letting it touch anything. Place it (adhesive side down) on the phone. Press your index finger in the center and work out any air pocket from the center towards the edges until all are removed. Remove alignment template and you are all set.