How to Clean and Prepare a Raccoon Raccoons are a nuisance for many city and suburban dwellers, and trapping and removing them tends to be the priority in these areas. However, raccoons can also be cleaned and eaten for food. While this may sound extreme to many people, the reality is that raccoon meat has …
How to Approach Treating Injuries to Your Pet in the Field
How to Approach Treating Injuries to Your Pet in the Field Dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to getting injured during emergency situations. The good news is treating pets involves many techniques we use on our fellow humans as well. However, there are some things to consider before rendering aid to your sick or injured …
How to Diagnose, Troubleshoot and Make Basic Dryer Repairs
How to Diagnose, Troubleshoot and Make Basic Dryer Repairs Problems with clothes dryers tend to be very minor even if they create major headaches. Following the steps below can help you to troubleshoot common problems, diagnose more serious issues and make simple repairs without the need to hire a technician. Basic Troubleshooting The best …
Practical Ways to Boost Radio Reception
Practical Ways to Boost Radio Reception Improving radio reception can be as easy as purchasing a better radio, installing a more powerful antenna or moving the receiver to a better spot. In fact, boosting reception is not a difficult process, and you don’t need to spend a lot of time or money to see improvements. …
Cleaning a Pistol Without Making a Mess
Cleaning a Pistol Without Making a Mess You don’t have to make a huge and messy project out of cleaning a pistol, and it is a job that can be done in as little as a few minutes. A lot of people take unnecessary steps and end up over-cleaning their weapon. This can actually lead …
The Amazing Benefits of the Coconut Tree
The Amazing Benefits of the Coconut Tree Coconuts get a lot of attention for their wide ranging health benefits. They are also good for the skin and hair. However, almost every part of the coconut tree itself can be used for something, and this is why it is one of the most practical things that …
The Anatomy and Danger of Severe Thunderstorms
The Anatomy and Danger of Severe Thunderstorms Severe thunderstorms are responsible for more death, injuries and damage than tornadoes or hurricanes over the course of an average year. They can grow to more than 10 miles in height, produce hail the size of softballs and winds that exceed 75 MPH. Some are associated with frontal …
Have You Been Preparing for Your own Death?
Have You Been Preparing for Your own Death? It may seem counter-intuitive to talk about our own demise when our overreaching focus is to find ways to stay alive as for long as possible. However, the reality is that all of us will one day cease to exist in our current state. It is very …
Differences Between Tires– Are They Important?
Differences Between Tires– Are They Important? Tires come in a variety of different styles that are marketed to produce better handling and performance under varying conditions. However, some people believe that it really doesn’t make much of a difference when the rubber meets the road. The truth is that it is beneficial if you have …
World Health Organization Releases List of Deadliest Pathogens
World Health Organization Releases List of Deadliest Pathogens The World Health Organization released a list of what they consider to be the deadliest pathogens along with guidelines on how to better prepare for an outbreak. Part of the reason that these pathogens were named is to encourage healthcare and emergency planning officials to take a …