seems like the latest craze in computer printers is the all-in-one machine… here are a few things to consider if you’re shopping for one of those multi- printers that will handle printing, faxing, copying and scanning: how does the “original” go in? – otherwise know as the sheet feed, think about how you intend to use your printer’s fax and copy functions before you pick a...

Ralph Lauren Paint… maybe the scariest paint on the planet. It’s some pretty kewl paint but jeeze, it cost’s a fortune compared to “normal” paint. However, if you want a wall that gets attention, Ralph Lauren textures are fantastic. Hint #1 - BUY LOTS OF IT! This stuff does NOT go a long way. If you get poor coverage with your expensive paint, it’s gonna look like $35 per gallon doo-doo. Figure...

Basic Auto 101 Recent events concerning a certain automobile, known as the filthy red jeep, have prompted me to jot this article, even though I haven’t really fooled much with car repairs since I was a teenage tomboy (now I’m an adult tomboy, so why not, eh?) What does it take to be a mechanic? I’m not trying to tick off anyone - honestly, but seriously, when was the last time you had a competent mechanic...

I always laugh at the local commercial out here where they advertise providing you with wireless internet access for 10 extra dollars a month. What a scam. You still have a regular cable modem connection in your house. If you want a wireless shared internet connection, you can do it yourself without paying anything extra to anyone. With the normal cable modem or DSL installation, a signal runs from outside in...

DIY 2-line phone services Everyone knows that only geeks work at Radio Shack. I should know, I worked as a geek-for-hire for several years. We Radio Shack geeks never ask questions like “will the cable company charge me more for splitting the signal off into my bedroom?” or “will the phone company make me pay extra for receiving faxes?” We know better. (In case you don’t know, you pay the cable company...

This isn’t really a plumbing how-to or anything, because as our site visitors know, .\\ doesn’t do plumbing. But I was recently reminded of a “trick” related to both good home upkeep and plumbing - something we had to do on a regular basis when we lived in northeast Texas. There’s a practice up there, in the drier, sunbaked areas, called “watering the house.” Yep, I said watering the house, or...