Posts tagged: automobile


DIY Thrifty Car Odor Eliminators.

By Chrisjob

Children. Pets. Power tools. Library books. Groceries. We ask alot of our cars...and, we put a lot of stinky things in 'em too. And with dark interiors and constant sludging back and forth, it's not always clear how dirty they get. Well, until the funk happens. It's like one day, you open the door, and sit down, and say "Oh, know...it's here."

Classic red car wtih red steering wheel, red fuzzy dice in the window and white interior, source: sxc.hu.

So, here's seven inexpensive deodorizers intended with the unique interiors, shapes, and smells of your » READ MORE

August 30, 2009
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10 Things You Can Like About $4 Gas.

By Chrisjob

Oh, Time magazine...always the optimist. Gas prices are changing the way we live. Here's ten reasons why you should care. Via.

July 18, 2008
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How to Prep Your Car for Winter Driving.

By Chrisjob

It's cold, people, and the last few days have dropped snow all over the nation. Yet, life doesn't stop, and unfortunately, most of us don't own snowmobiles or a giant red sleigh with eight tiny reindeer. Help your trusty ole automobile do its best.

  1. Inspect your antifreeze.
  2. Have your charging system checked for free at any Advance Auto Parts store.
  3. Change your oil and oil filter.
  4. Visually inspect all lights.
  5. Check tire tread condition.
  6. Replace wiper » READ MORE
December 06, 2007
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2,000 Uses For WD-40.

By Chrisjob

Holy Cow! 2,000?

I can't even begin to create a sample list, so I'll just direct you to the list and provide the basic categories under which they're organized. 

  • Home and Garden
  • Automobile
  • On the Job
  • In the Garage and Worksop
  • Other

November 28, 2007
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Easy, Green Ways to Save Gas This Thanksgiving.

By Chrisjob "Fueling the family car this Thanksgiving holiday promises to be costlier than ever before. Making matters worse, it comes at a time when much of the economy is beset with uncertainty. With millions of people headed for Grandma's...or to the mall on shopping errands...gas mileage and gas dollars (not to mention carbon emissions) can add up fast.

This makes Thanksgiving an ideal time to try out a few perfectly painless green tricks to help save so » READ MORE

November 16, 2007
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25 Skills Every Person Should Know: The Ultimate DIY Guide.

By Chrisjob

"These days, you can outsource almost any job—but some things you need to know how to do yourself. Study [this] master list with step-by-step tips from the experts, and test your DIY aptitude each step of the way."



 
From the October 2007 issue of Popular Mechanics, this list really can't be beat. 
 
November 09, 2007
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Craftsmanship and Style

By VintageSwank

It's not all that often you come across a new art form, and sometimes you just find an old art form given a new spin on life. That is defiantly the case with this great site we came across recently called www.badgemakerdeluxe.com/ 

Badgemaker Deluxe is a small one woman business who designs and makes custom chrome badges for your car, truck, scooter, motorcycle, trailer or even just to hang on the wall. Reminiscent of the days of quality vintage » READ MORE

November 13, 2006
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