Spring Weather Emergency Preparedness

Spring Weather Emergency Preparedness

April 13, 2018: Blizzard Evelyn swept into North Eastern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula with more than two-feet of snow, closing businesses, churches, and airports. In this image by Lori Scaggs of Menominee Michigan, the street is buried in drifts up to 10...

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Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?

Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?

An Emergency Kit is just one part of an Emergency Preparedness Plan. Are You Ready?Ready for Anything—Like a Global Virus Shutdown You never know what life will throw at you next. Don't be caught like a deer in the headlights. Be Prepared to act no matter what...

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The Right Tool for the Job

The Right Tool for the Job

Most toolkits start with the basics and build up. A simple screwdriver will get most jobs done, but there are many types and sizes to fit various applications. Having the right tool makes jobs easier, less complicated, and less dangerous.Photo by Darren Hester.The...

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Square Corners on Anything

Square Corners on Anything

A picture frame that lost a staple or other fastener can shift of out square, like the one on the right. The picture doesn't fit and the backing shows through. With some old fashioned math and a new fastener, make this off-kilter frame perfect again. Pencils in a...

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Carpenter’s 3-4-5 Rule to Square Corners

Carpenter’s 3-4-5 Rule to Square Corners

A rafter square is great for measuring angles, drawing a straight line across board, or laying out roof framing. The 3 4 5 rule works very well on projects like laying out a deck foundation and frame or making the garden neat and square with 90 degree corners.Photo by...

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Live Frugal to Enjoy a Richer Life

Live Frugal to Enjoy a Richer Life

One simple change in the way you live could save you up to $2000 a year and add 300 hours of usable time to your life.Photo by Making MillyFrugal isn’t Cheap—Use Your Money and Time Wisely. If your boss offered you a $2000 a year raise and a 7 week paid vacation, and...

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Willy the Wonderful Water Dog

Willy the Wonderful Water Dog

"What's Going On?"Willy at sixteen weeks. His first Christmas. Sitting patiently under the tree while Mama takes his picture. Look at those big feet.Photo Credit: Margaret AnnFirst Friday after the first of November, 1996. That morning I picked up a newspaper at the...

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About MJ Logan and Willy the Wonderful Water Dog

About MJ Logan and Willy the Wonderful Water Dog

This is Willy. Those soulful eyes could convey so much. Willy forever changed how I view dogs and animals in general. He knew the name of every family member and more than 250 words. Put two words together in a way he hadn't heard before and Willy understood.In 1990 I...

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Vilva Portable Laptop Monitor

Vilva Portable Laptop Monitor

The Vilva Portable Laptop Monitor Features a 15.6-inch 1080P Full HD 16:9 Display with Stereo Sound and Controls that Rival a Desktop Monitor.Vilva Portable Laptop Monitor Review The Vilva Portable Monitor Boosts Your Productivity At Home and Away ~ MJ Logan TL;DR The...

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