It was only when I discovered the riding mower had actually been shipped that I purchased aluminum loading ramps. I knew I’d need them if I was to use my trailer for either lawnmower or ATV storage. This is the kind of thing I usually wait for the last minute to buy, but not this […]
Archives for October 2016
Checking the Oil in the Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Ride on Mower
This is pretty funny. Think about this for a second – back in the day, purchasing a ride on mower was huge. In the morning, you’d pull your trousers up as high as they’d go, hop in your Buick and take a ride out to the closest hardware store (or wherever they sold these things) […]
How to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) on a 2009 BMW 328XI
It’s that time again. Time to watch the small low tire pressure indicator light flip on in the instrument panel of your BMW 328XI. When this happened to me just a few days ago, I was like, “Uh oh. That’s not good.” I think my first reaction was to think I had a flat tire. […]
Mowing Down the High Grass with the Cub Cadet
I know, I know, I have railed against mowing the lawn for years now. It’s just that now I have a new lawnmower. One that I can sit on and not cause my back to absolutely kill me after a few minutes of walking. Over the past three years, I’ve gone from not mowing much […]
Assembling a Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series Riding Mower
I have an interesting story for you. When I think about it, I feel a little strange. I’m not sure if it’s because of my impulsiveness or my odd online purchasing habits. I’ll let you read it to get your thoughts. It’s getting pretty late in the lawn mowing season. Even though we’re growing cool […]
New Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Compact Drill Driver Kit
This purchase has been a long time in the making. I didn’t want to have to buy a new drill gun because I thought my old Black & Decker was still fairly new, but the truth is, it’s years and years old. As far as I can remember, I bought my first cordless drill back […]
Visiting the Sandy River Apple Orchard in Mercer, Maine
Years ago, Laura met someone on a cruise. The woman was from Maine, so they began chatting about life in the state. During their conversation, the woman mentioned that she had lived here for over 70 years and feels like she hasn’t even made a dent in all there is to do. I thought that […]
TaoTronics 60 Watt Equivalent LED Light Bulbs
A lot has changed in the past few years regarding light bulbs. We went from regular incandescent to fluorescent to LED. While I love incandescent, I don’t love their energy consumption. I can sort of get into fluorescent, but I think LED is the way to go, especially with how the prices have recently fallen. […]
Versa-Trowel Adjustable Corner Drywall Knife
I happen to be a man who loves tools. I’ve got a whole bunch of them and am always on the lookout for more. To be brutally honest, I’ll admit that I sometimes want to get rid of my current tools, just so I can somehow acquire new ones. I get bored easily and love […]
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Cayford Orchards in Skowhegan, Maine
We’re out of whack this season when it comes to picking apples. It’s like this every year. Either we’re too early and head out when it’s still September or we’re really late and end up at the orchard towards the middle of October. I’d say the first week in October is probably the best. September […]