Recently I wrote about a single hiking staff being better than a pair of trekking poles. I’ve had a Tracks Hiking Staff (no longer made) for over 30 years. And as happens with older gear, the top knob separated from the camera mount hardware. Continue reading Hiking Staff Repairs & Adaptations
Overall I am pretty careful with my gear. Most of my repairs are due to age — things that have just plain worn out — such as my Chouinard Pyramid Tent. Once in a great while, I do damage something due to carelessness or unavoidable situations, such as traveling cross country in deserts through area lush in such wonderful environments that can be packed full of cacti or catclaw. Continue reading Repairing Gear with Tenacious Tape
After four years of nearly full-time work (time out to camp & backpack of course) Completion! Happy Wife = Happy Life!
Some of the “Before” pictures are from an identical house that is currently for sale. Continue reading House Remodel: Before & After
Few things in a home remodel can make as dramatic and durable transformation like tile can.
For the first time DIYer, tile work may seem rather daunting. With planning and understanding, the first time DIYer can lay tile, resulting in a professional look and long lasting surface.
I had never laid tile before we did our house remodel, so I am a first time DIYer. Continue reading House Remodel: Wall & Floor Tile
Many years ago, before the age of Internet, I did some drywall work, using a couple home improvement books as a tutor. Normally, I prefer reading than watching a video to learn how to do something. Things like hanging drywall, which require a learned skill, are much different. Watching someone show you how to tape and finished drywall joints is much better than reading about it. Continue reading House Remodel: Drywall Tips