Changing the Oil in My 1994 Dodge Dakota

Changing the Oil in My 1994 Dodge Dakota

First, I went to my local auto parts store and picked up my oil and an oil filter. You need an oil pan to drain the oil into. If you don’t have one, you need to get one. I drove my truck up onto ramps, put it into park, put on the parking brake, and chocked the...
Planning an Appalachian Trail Hike

Planning an Appalachian Trail Hike

This week, I started on the planning phase for our Appalachian Trail hike that we are doing this summer. I am going with three friends I have known almost my whole life. The first step was to figure out how many days we were hiking. We are going for 16 days, hiking an...
Cleaning the Headlights on a  2013 Dodge Dart

Cleaning the Headlights on a 2013 Dodge Dart

I got a headlight cleaning kit for the Dodge Dart because the headlights had been oxidized and tinted yellow. This kit used a drill and sandpaper attachments that went on the drill and plastic polish. So, to begin cleaning the headlights, I spritzed it with water and...

Changing out the Thermostat in a Dodge Dart

The car was running hot, so we had it checked, and they said it was the thermostat. I had to drive the car up on ramps and drain all the fluid from the radiator through a valve under the car. Then I popped the hood. I watched a video on how to replace the thermostat....
Richest Man in Babylon

Richest Man in Babylon

This book taught me some great principles. A part of all you earn is yours to keep. You need to live on less than you earn; as you make more, don’t let your expenses grow. Seek advice from people who know more than you. Make your money work for you through...