Building a boat is one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. You take some boring-looking bits of wood and, with your own two hands, you create something much greater than the sum of its parts. The satisfaction you get when you take it out on the water for the first time is indescribable. However, boat building can be difficult for many reasons: Some boats require … [Read more...]
Screw Extractor How To: Using an Easy Out to Remove a Broken Bolt From an Engine Block
In this post I show you exactly how to use a screw extractor set to remove a broken head bolt from an engine. I made a step-by-step video to show you exactly how you can use an easy out to remove a fastener on which the head has snapped off. You can watch the video embedded below. Here are the steps required to use a screw extractor set: Make a flat surface in the middle … [Read more...]
How to Rebuild a Brake Caliper (Without Removing it From Your Car!)
Do you have a seized / stuck / frozen brake on your car? Or is one of your brake calipers leaking hydraulic fluid? Well, the good news is, there is an easy and cheap DIY fix, and this website post , along with my associated video, will show you exactly how you can go about fixing either of these problems yourself. Brake calipers take a lot of abuse. They sit low down on your … [Read more...]
We’re selling our boat! ***NOW SOLD***
Yes, you heard us right - our boat is for sale!!! I can't believe I'm saying this! Our beautiful, cosy, perfectly formed, floating home, of which we have so many priceless memories, will soon belong to someone else. 😢 There is a good reason for this: Rossella is pregnant and, after the baby is born, we plan to spend 1/3 of each year living aboard our boat as a family. [We … [Read more...]
Suffering From Sinusitis? Check Out This Homemade Neti Pot…
If you are suffering from a sinus infection (aka sinusitis) you need to read this post! I spent 9 days suffering before this simple DIY neti pot and homemade sinus irrigation solution got rid of my sinus infection almost straight away... Sinus infections are a pain. Figuratively and literally! Mine was driving me crazy. My nose was completely blocked and I had pain above and my … [Read more...]
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