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5 simple ways to do something for National Wildlife Week #Spon

Prior to being a dad I was an eco guy. I wrangled social media for an eco organization and wrote all manner of blog posts about sustainability and the environment. Every month I contribute to the SC Johnson Green Choices blog. This March 17-23 is National Wildlife Week, it’s the longest running educational program from the National Wildlife Foundation.

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Naptime DIY: How to Un-Install a Virus Infection

Here is what we know: my father-in-law’s computer was infected with a virus, and now it’s not. We are not IT professionals; however we’re hoping that this procedure is easy enough to try without spending $250 and waiting without a PC for two days to un-install a computer virus. If our cut rate Naptime DIY doesn’t work – then you’ll have to resort to the professionals to remove the virus. Continue reading Naptime DIY: How to Un-Install a Virus Infection

Naptime DIY: How to repair a vacuum cleaner hose

We needed a simple vacuum cleaner, nothing elaborate. Granted a more expensive vacuum cleaner would be nice, but until I experience it firsthand it’s an expense that can’t be justified. What to do when you average vacuum cleaner needed a small repair? Continue reading Naptime DIY: How to repair a vacuum cleaner hose

Naptime DIY: What is that stain on my ceiling?

A stain on the ceiling means water leaked down or a soda bottle exploded up. While neither one is pleasant, the water stain leaking down is much more problematic. Sometimes though, all is not as it appears in home improvement. Recently we had a water stain that would’ve taken 10 minutes to fix, had I listened to my inner voice or read this post. Continue reading Naptime DIY: What is that stain on my ceiling?

netTALK Duo WiFi review: it may save money…. when it works

As all families do, we want to save money. The phone, internet and television, had all been on one provider. However, we didn’t watch enough television to merit the full package nor use the landline enough for the cost. Continue reading netTALK Duo WiFi review: it may save money…. when it works

Naptime DIY-What to do with old cans of paint

I needed a little polyurethane for a project. Any good DIY-er buys in bulk, so I didn’t have a quart of poly, I had a gallon; even though I only needed a little bit when I purchased it originally. When picking up my gallon of polyurethane I noticed it was heavier and less fluid than when I last used it. This was not a good sign. Continue reading Naptime DIY-What to do with old cans of paint

Free fun for the fam-Giant Slayer Day at Mall of Georgia, Saturday, 2/23

Being a frugal dad my button gets pushed, in a good way, when something is fun and free. If you combine the possibility of seeing a movie (for free) and reading, then I’m there. It all revolves around the new Bryan Singer movie, Jack The Giant Slayer and takes place at Mall of Georgia from 1-3 on 2/23. Continue reading Free fun for the fam-Giant Slayer Day at Mall of Georgia, Saturday, 2/23

Naptime DIY: solder wires together for simple electronic fixes

Before I did my first soldering project I thought that kind of work was difficult and dangerous. It started with a remote control that simply had a wire that had become disconnected. I knew duct tape was too big and clunky to do the trick and also knew that I didn’t have a soldering tool. While it can be difficult and dangerous to use; soldering wires together has a learning curve and isn’t so bad once you practice with it. Continue reading Naptime DIY: solder wires together for simple electronic fixes