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When I sit think for a moment why I love DIY . . . I come up with several reasons: Frugal Gets done right Builds my skills Personal pride and satisfaction However, the strongest and most compelling reason goes beyond that last point-- it is that it allows me to master my world. I am not helpless and I am fully capable. That's powerful. I guess it is a self esteem adrenaline rush. It also makes me use my brain to solve my own problems. I am not some yuppie wearing a tie not knowing what to do...Read Full Story

Thanks for visiting our trustworthy “Worm Farming Secrets” Review. If you are fed up of the scams and you are fed up of reading reviews where people simply want to make a sale then check back here and get all the details. I want to give you an honest review based on my experience and many of my subscribers here know that I don’t mess around and I ALWAYS tell you the truth about the products I review. Todays-Review.Net is acknowledged as the world’s top e-product expert. If you need to...Read Full Story

If you have significant mileage on your vehicle and you have never changed your fuel filter or if you rightly followed your owner's manual and determined it is time time to change your fuel filter . . . you're in the right place, Changing your fuel filter is relatively simple, if it is an external filter. This post is about external fuel filters. Internal fuel filters are attached to submerged fuel pumps in the gas tank to keep the pump cooled-- this is a complicated job and not discussed...Read Full Story

If you have never changed your vehicle's thermostat and have serious mileage on the car or the vehicle is running "Hot", it may be a good time to change it. The best time to is when you are replacing hoses and/or coolant. It is a relatively simple process and should take about 30 minutes. Here is what you need: New thermostat for you vehicle-- about $12 New gasket for you vehicle-- about $5 New gasket sealant-- about $3 Screwdriver or pliers for hose clamp Wrench set for gasket cover Torque...Read Full Story

Self reliant people can and should assume much of the care and maintenance of their vehicles.  Here is another review of some of my posts on the topic: Automotive DIY: Flushing and Filling a Radiator Automotive DIY: Installing New Radiator Hoses Possible Projects for My Jeep Cherokee Automotive DIY: Installing a New Thermostat Automotive DIY: Replacing a Fuel Filter Self reliance is the answer-- learn, grow, and be ready!Thank you for visiting the Self Reliance Workshop and come back...Read Full Story

Every couple of years you should consider draining, flushing, and refreshing the coolant in your radiator. It isn't a complicated, but there are a defined series of steps and precautions to take. Here's what you need: New anti-freeze Distilled water Funnel Hose Radiator flush Drain catch pan Old containers for the spent fluids Gloves and eye protection anti-freeze is not good for you Here's what to do: Park the vehicle on a level surface Let the vehicle cool (Touch the radiator cap-- cool...Read Full Story

Yesterday, I discussed draining, flushing, and refreshing the coolant in your radiator (Automotive DIY: Flushing and Filling a Radiator). Today, I will discuss another repair job that you might want to do simultaneously-- installing new radiator hoses.It makes sense to do them at the same time because both involve draining and replacing the coolant fluids.Here's what you need: New or captured, fresh anti-freeze (Fresh in my mind is less than a year old) Distilled water (If going with new...Read Full Story

When it comes to DIY, here is a review of some DIY projects I have posted about: DIY: How to Make a Walking Stick DIY: Sew It, Tape It, or Patch It DIY Project: A Natural Blind Privacy Fence From Storm Brush My Next Big DIY Project: A Stitch and Glue Kayak There are plenty more DIY to come . . . Thank you for visiting the Self Reliance Workshop and come back soon for more . . . follow me on Twitter at SelfRelianceWS, DvrcdDadFrglDad, and Surfcasting2Day. Like this post? Check out the...Read Full Story

Your vehicle won't start . You are sure the fuel pump is working and the spark plugs, wires, coils or distributor, and battery are good, you probably need a new starter (You will probably hear a clicking sound when you turn the key). The starter is under the car, toward one on the front wheels, and goes into the transmission bell housing. It is not a complicated DIY fix, but it requires lifting the car or truck and getting under the vehicle. You can use ramps, if you can get the vehicle up...Read Full Story

I have recently discussed the new trend in "DIY Insourcing" and have discussed the idea of DIY: When to Get a Professional Involved in the past, but I figured I would revisit the idea again today. There are times that self reliant individuals need to outsource work. I have talked about jobs that are beyond your skills, equipment, and knowledge. I have also mentioned safety, but I recently thought of two other aspects: Age Task overload As to the issue of age and outsourcing-- While a self...Read Full Story