As noted in a previous video, the Astra needed new sway bar links. In this video, I install new ones (actually, I just show the installation of the right/passenger side link; I did the left/driver's side off camera). I hope this video is entertain...
Posted on February 23rd, 2024
It was too cold outside today to work on my car, so I got started making a gift.
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Posted on February 18th, 2024
When one gets tired of plastic lid chaos, one makes a simple lid organizer. Had to do a little rearranging, but this fits into the cabinet.
Posted on February 15th, 2024
The screws were loose on one of our kitchen cabinet doors. Turns out they were stripped out! How did I repair them? With toothpicks, of course!
Posted on February 12th, 2024
The headlights on Sydney's car were super oxidized, yellowed, and opaque looking. She had been complaining about not having bright enough headlights when it's dark (which, here in Ontario, is most of the time in the winter). She has a 2012 Honda C...
Posted on February 4th, 2024
Today (Feb 3, 2024) was a good day. I finished piece of furniture I made for Sydney's turntable and vinyl records. Don't get too excited. It's made of plywood--Red Oak plywood, but plywood nonetheless. That said, it turned out pretty good. Today I...
Posted on February 4th, 2024
I had a little scrap piece of black walnut (which came from the Dvorak farm in Iowa, if you recall) left over from the decorative shelf I made for the lovely CJD, and I didn't want it to go to waste. So, I made this useful little thing...
Posted on January 27th, 2024
UPDATE (Jan 26, 2024 @ 1:00 PM): Here are a couple of shots of the shelf in situ in my wife's office...
UPDATE (Jan 21, 2024 @ 1:07 PM): Completely finished with all hardware, including keyhole hangers on the back.UPDATE (Jan 20, 2024 @ 7:45 PM): ...
Posted on January 20th, 2024