Author Archives: Slocum's Creak

  TGIF.   I don’t know about anyone else but it’s been a loooong week. I figured I’d have a drink and relax while enjoying some rare quite time. The boys generally are anything but quite.   I seldom imbibe, but tonight is going to be different. I have my sphere ice cube in theContinue reading “Time to unwind a bit.”

Let’s get down to the root of the matter! Growing ginger can be a rewarding experience, adding a fresh, zesty flavor to your cooking straight from your own garden (or even indoors!).   Spice Up Your Life: A Guide to Growing Ginger at home.   For what it’s worth I had been ill and itContinue reading “Grow ginger at home.”

  What to Do When a Tornado is Expected   Living in Kansas, we’re no strangers to dramatic weather. While the beauty of a prairie thunderstorm can be captivating, the threat of tornadoes demands respect and preparedness. However, as has been seen over the last few years, a tornado can strike anywhere.   Knowing whatContinue reading “When the Sky Turns Angry”

  Keep Your Yard Looking Sharp:   Essential Routine Lawn Mower Maintenance:   Want a lawn that makes the neighbors green with envy (the good kind!)? A big part of achieving that lush, evenly cut look is having a lawnmower that’s running smoothly.   Just like your car, your lawnmower needs a little TLC toContinue reading “Mower Maintenance.”

  In the event of a natural disaster you may lose electricity and so to the ability to receive critical information about what is going on and where or how to find help.   I was given a crystal radio set for Christmas many years ago. I was fascinated by it, I no longer rememberContinue reading “Crystal radios”

  I feel I may have written about this subject before but this is a new year and our buffalo grass is already starting to green up and I just love how it spreads and nearly chokes out all the weeds where the grass is the thickest.   Are you tired of watering? Discover theContinue reading “Buffalo grass.”

  Well kind of. I had the bright idea to do an unboxing and review of a plant auger that I’d picked up when I bought a pallet of Amazon returns.   The first three videos failed horribly and the forth wasn’t much better but I ran with it anyways.   It came in thisContinue reading “Un boxing”

  Your Guide to Getting Ready for a Sweltering Summer.   Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it longer days, outdoor adventures, and… intense heat.    While sunshine and warmth can be enjoyable, being unprepared for high temperatures can lead to discomfort and even health risks.   Now is the perfect time toContinue reading “Beat the heat”

A Guide to Transplanting OutdoorsThe moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Those tiny seedlings you’ve nurtured indoors are now strong enough to face the great outdoors. Transplanting your precious plants from their cozy starter pots to the garden is a pivotal step, and while exciting, it can also be a bit nerve-wracking. Fear not,Continue reading “Moving plants outdoors.”

  Well, I got the battries I wanted to use. Now however I’m a bit confused as to how I should hook them together.   Pics I’d seen had threaded holes. These looked like they were threaded in the advertising but are not. Lifepo 3.2 volts   I want to hook up 4 to giveContinue reading “Update on the powerwall.”