2005 Nissan Titan U-Joint Replacement

U-Joint replacement on a drive shaft is not a hard job. In fact, it’s quite easy to do with very simple tools. Before you pay someone else to do it for you, take a look at this video to see how easy it is to replace your own drive shaft u-joints.

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Small Engines: Operation & Maintenance

With all of the big projects going on at our homestead, it’s easy to lose sight of some of the day to day tasks that need to be taken care of.  Mowing the lawn is one of them.  We spent the better part of the summer building an enclosed yard for the dogs to enjoy, but that requires a great deal of mowing.  In the future, we’re looking at reseeding the lawn so that it’s primarily grass.  At the moment, it’s still hay from it’s previous life as a hayfield.   (more…)

photo of chainsaw on ground

Few things are more frustrating than attempting to start your trusty chainsaw, only to be met with a flooded engine that refuses to cooperate. A flooded chainsaw can be a major inconvenience, especially when you’re in the middle of a project or working against a tight deadline. However, fear not – with the right approach and a few simple steps, you can breathe new life into your flooded chainsaw and get back to work in no time.

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