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A bartender at the Awahnee Hotel in Yosemite park turned me on to using walnut bitters instead of the usual Angostura. Makes a difference!

Absolutely ... and there's no shortage of cigars around here either!

A gallon of used motor oil contains about the same heat energy (BTU’s) as 1.5 gallons of propane.

I give it to a friend that has a waste oil heater. He burns it.

Long ago I was visiting a relative who had recently moved onto a few acres out in the woods with his single wide. He had a circular...

Nice solid looking shelves. I see your bourbon right up there next to the vermouth. Are you a Manhattan fan like I am? 🥃🥃

So, I did something really cool today, and it was a completely original idea; doubly cool because it turned out so well. I'm not saying...

Some fellows paint it onto their wooden trailer decks for a messy but apparently very effective preservative.

These guys up in Everett Washington built a nice shop but it’s probably bigger than you really need. 😎 They gave me a free tour once...

While there are probably people here that would like to hear my response and advice, I don't really have time to type it all out right...

These are a couple vises I was thrilled to receive recently: Prentiss № 31 (Nickel-Plated): 1 ¾” jaws, 1 ½ lbs Prentiss № 32...

I believe that if you spread them out flat and single layer you’ll be fine at 8 feet away from a structure.

you're better off with lots of lower power (say 10-15W strips) in an evenly spaced pattern. They will cast fewer shadows, wherever you...

If you are having problems with your insurance company, consider engaging a Public Adjuster to work on your behalf. They do take a...