Here are four simple statements you can use that will stop an argument 99 percent of the time. “Let me think about that.” This works in part because it buys time. “You may be right.” This works because it shows … Continue reading →

Envelopes are for sending flat, flexible things, like letters, cards, checks, forms, and other paper goods. For just 1 $0.58 First-Class Mail® Forever® stamp, you can send 1 oz (about 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper in a … Continue reading →

Step 2: Mount curtain rod and hang curtains. Use a screwdriver to install the curtain brackets; make sure the sides are even using a level. For particularly heavy curtains or rods, you might want to install wall anchors ($12, The … Continue reading →

So, can you fly fish from shore? Yes, you can. There are several ways to effectively find, stalk and cast to fish with fly fishing equipment right from shore. Even if you have trees behind you or you’re fishing in … Continue reading →

Fish are preserved through such traditional methods as drying, smoking and salting. The oldest traditional way of preserving fish was to let the wind and sun dry it. Drying food is the world’s oldest known preservation method, and dried fish … Continue reading →

As mentioned, the line in the sand where fishing turns from inshore to offshore is how deep the water is; specifically whether it’s over or under 30 metres. Any shallower and the fishing is considered inshore and any deeper is … Continue reading →

Double Uni Knot. Generally speaking, the best knot to tie braid to mono leader is considered to be the Double Uni Knot. While the Double Uni Knot is one of the simplest line-to-line connections that can be used with two … Continue reading →

Best Reciprocating Saw Blades for Your Project. Reciprocating saws can churn through metal, masonry, wood, plaster, fiberglass, stucco, composite materials, drywall and more. The key to a successful cut is using the right type of blade for the material you … Continue reading →

Corrugated and multiwall panels may be cut with a circular saw (using a very fine-toothed blade made for plastic panels, veneer or plywood). For best results, it is often better to cut just a few corrugated panels at a time … Continue reading →

If there is a tub surround, you will likely need a super bar and a hammer for removal. With the super bar, hit the tub surround at the top until it loosens from the wall. Then, use a reciprocating saw … Continue reading →

Lake Benmore is a large man-made lake that holds numerous trout and salmon, and offers excellent fishing either trolling from a boat or fishing from the shore. Lake Benmore was formed from the upper reaches of the Waitaki River by … Continue reading →

THE BEST TIDES FOR FISHING Typically, the best times to fish are when the tide is “running” — that is, when it’s on the move from high to low or vice versa. Once the water approaches the extremes of high … Continue reading →

What is the best bait for wahoo? “When we’re kite-fishing for sailfish, wahoo will swim right up to the back of the boat,” McElveen says. Sometimes — though not often — they’ll eat typical Keys sailfish fishing baits like goggle … Continue reading →

The US has banned bottom trawling along most of its west coast. Is bottom trawling still legal in USA? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has imposed a permanent ban on bottom trawling in 150,000 square miles of federally-controlled … Continue reading →

Are Egg Weights worth it? The Egg Weights have been great for training arm strength and speed. They add stress when keeping my hands in a guard position and require me to use more effort while punching. Once I remove … Continue reading →