There are a lot of really nice restorations of old cars and trucks but how often do you see a vintage tractor restored with the same care and attention to detail? There is an entire group of people dedicated to doing just that. Tractors building in the early 1920’s until the 1970’s can be part of these cross section of restoration projects. In some cases, these tractors were very plentiful but they were used so long that there are not very many left in running condition.…
Your garage door opener seems like a modern convenience, but it’s really a form of a door lock. While the opener’s remote does allow you to get into your home without having to stop the car’s engine, get out, unlock the door, lift it, start the car, drive in, and then close and lock the door again, it’s really the gadget that stops others from gaining entry.
That means that you have to be extra careful about where you keep the remote and how you maintain the opener.…
It’s hot, you feel like you’re melting, you want cool air – but your car air conditioner doesn’t seem to be obliging. In fact, you feel like all of the air in the Desert Southwest has suddenly appeared in your car. Your first thought may be that something is wrong with the air conditioner, but don’t assume anything yet. There is one thing that can tell you within just a few minutes if your air conditioner really is breaking down.…
