Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It’s also the first thing that most people notice about you. It shields your bones, muscles, and blood vessels. Skin is so vital, so why do people not take better care of it? Not drinking enough water, going out in the sun without sunscreen, and using harsh chemical products adds to the damage.…
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Why You Should Avoid Fiberglass Drywall Tape Like The Plague
The truth is, it has its place, but – please! not on your drywall seams. Yes, my view of this is controversial. And I have my (good) reasons. Actually, people who use fiberglass tape instead of paper tape for drywall taping are helping me make a living. As a drywall finisher and a plaster repair specialist, I have made thousands…
Why Floor Mats Can Save Your Life
As the working man’s vehicle has changed over the years, many make it a way of life to personalize their ride. Beyond the additions of mud flaps and toolboxes, the interior to our vehicles is where we spend countless hours driving and it is our home away from home. To combat the harsh weather conditions in the Southern Northwest United…
Tires Your Most Essential Truck Accessory
There you are, driving along the highway in your 4X4 when you glance off to the side only to see an oh-so-inviting muddy logging trail. “Can’t pass this one up”, you say to yourself, as you tug on the steering wheel and head off to 4-wheeler’s heaven. Next thing you know, you’re using your cell phone (if it works out…
The Katavi National Park In Westerntanzania
In recent years the Serengeti had 100,000 visitors; in contrast the Katavi National Park in the remote and inaccessible west of Tanzania had only 383 people through the Park Gates. It is rumored that when a guest arrives at the park gates the wardens there are shocked and bewildered, so rare are tourists to this park. Here, in this park…
How To Conquer The Mud With Your Atv
Although certain kinds of ATVs are setup for pushing through deep mud, the technique for getting to the other side remains the same. When crossing obstacles like mud, the biggest risk is getting stuck, which means coming to a stop. Because of this, speed is your friend, although you can hit a mud hole too quickly. However, hitting the mud…
4×4 Tips For Beginners
Congratulations on taking the plunge and hiring a 4X4 for an awesome off-road African adventure! As a newbie to the wonderful world of 4-wheel drive, you’ll fall into one of two camps – those who think they know it all already, and those who are totally terrified and have no idea how to handle ‘their’ Camel-man-mobile safely, let alone get…