Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.
Tim Carter shares some tips for being safe while venturing out on a frozen lake. Ice safety is a serious matter and with the right precautions you can enjoy yourself while out on the ice.
Tim Carter demonstrates one way to drill ice by using a chip auger bit on a cordless. Ice drilling helps you gauge how thick the ice is on a lake. Lake ice can be unpredictable, and it's a good idea to use a drill to know how thick the ice is.
Snow blowers can make clearing snow an easy and fun task. This video shows off the features of a Craftsman snowblower and some helpful tips for snowblowing your driveway. Save your back and try a snow blower.
A snowblower can save your back. When Mother Nature drops snow, snowblowers can made the chore of cleaning your driveway almost fun! Discover some of the features of a John Deere Snowblower in this video.
Tim Carter explains the anatomy of a septic system and walks you through each part of septic systems - the septic tank, septic distribution box and leach field.
There are guidelines when you build a fire pit. Fire pits are regulated in many communities. Consider the natural view when planning your outdoor fire pit. Prevailing winds should be considered when placing a fire pit.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a manual log splitter and discusses whether or not a manual log splitter is right for your job.
Tim Carter walks you through the pros and cons of three different log splitting methods: a manual log splitter, a gas powered hydraulic log splitter and a wood splitting maul. Each of these log splitters have pros and cons. Select the right log splitter for your project.
While hiking the hills overlooking the historic Cobb Estate in Altadena, California, Tim explains the discovery of the Cobb Salad. Historic fact or ????
Tim Carter demonstrates a few easy ways to keep the base of your house from getting structural cracks. Foundation cracks can occur during extremely dry weather. The soil dries up and pulls away from your foundation. Keep your foundation watered to help avoid house settlement.
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