Lifestyle

If you’re into farming or gardening, it is important to know about soil pH and how it is tested. Let's what to look for in the best soil tester kit. Search for soil meters or read customer reviews on Amazon. What is soil pH? The soil’s acidity or alkalinity is determined by its pH value, or the measure of the activity of...

Guitar strings are strings, right? Not so. There are many different types of guitar strings, which can be made from metal wire or plastic. Each material has its own characteristics and properties. Your choice should depend on the sound you prefer and playability. You will also find that many strings are composed of multiple materials; these are called wound strings....

When I put together my first computer many moons ago, I had a ton of questions. I remember one being, do CPUs come with thermal paste? At the time, I had no idea. My motto was to be prepared, though. I bought a tube of Arctic Silver as a precautionary measure. After unboxing retail CPUs, I learned that stock AMD and...

A buddy of mine, who does woodworking, was asked if he could build a Great Dane dog door. This got me thinking about doggie doors for extra large dogs and giant breeds like Newfies and Mastiffs. What do these dog owners use? Turns out, many businesses have found dog doors for giant breed dogs. Let's look at a few good...

The best acoustic guitar strings depends on your experience, playing style, and sound you want to achieve. It is subjective. But there are three brands that I suggest: Ernie Ball, Elixir, and D'Addarrio. I will review each and provide you with their pros and cons. First, though, let's understand the different types of strings for acoustics. There are 80/20 bronze...

Question: What is the best training collar for large dogs? My working line German shepherd dog (GSD) is a little stubborn. He needs a heavy duty dog collar or harness for leash training an extra large dog. My GSD is a working line dog and is a handful at times. I have found three awesome training collars for big dogs...

I bought the best washable dog bed for my German Shepherd puppy many times. But my GSD puppy tore them apart -- despite being labeled as indestructible and chew-proof. My GSD did not appreciate a soft orthopedic memory foam dog bed until recently. Now he realizes his bed is to sleep on and not a chew toy. During the puppy phase,...

A Great Dane life jacket needs to be big. Big enough to wrap around the chest and back of a giant breed or extra large dog and keep that canine floating in water. Whether you are out in the canoe or kayak, a good life preserver will keep your dog secure and buoyant if you capsize your boat. They will...

When I did my bachelor's degree, I lived in an lower-level apartment off campus. Even outside the dorms and college life, it was noisy. My neighbors sounded like a herd of elephants traipsing upstairs most of the time. I sought out the best earplugs for studying. I needed quiet time. I tried many different brands and types -- at various pricepoints....

Guitar string order is easy to learn and I want to provide you that information. When you are done reading, you will be able to answer, "what are the guitar strings?" Your stringed instrument has tuning pegs on it. These pegs will determine how many strings your guitar should have. Although you may have any number of pegs (therefore, strings, as...