A couple of years ago, a good email friend of mine mailed two of my daughters some dresses. When the box came, I opened it up and lifted one out, and was struck with the fresh clean scent of the clothes. I wrote her and asked her what made the clothes smell so good? She ...
This is the first in a series of articles about converting a van into a campervan. This article discusses what a campervan is, uses for a campervan and advantages over other RV’s. Vandwelling is a term that has been around since the 1800’s. It was used to describe Gypsies living in their caravans, or ...
Hitting the road is a favorite American pastime. For decades, travel trailers, Class A, B and C motor homes, truck campers and more take us to our vacation spots and return us home. Sometimes a new RV’er buys their vacation “dream,” puts it in storage, and leaves it there until the next vacation. Much to ...
Life on the road can be hard on a truck driver. Away from home for maybe weeks at a time, living out of a duffel bag, eating in restaurants for every meal, poor sleeping habits, this will make your life miserable. Here’s a few ideas that may help you maintain your sanity, and make your ...
1. Always use the correct type and strength light bulb in all fixtures. Using a bulb that’s higher in wattage than required generates heat, which in turn can melt the fixture and start fires with tragic results. Check the previous bulb, your owner’s manual or if you’ve purchased a used model (or vintage model) without ...
Gray hair is a natural part of the aging process. For some, it starts early in life, like my husband, who started graying in his twenties. For others, it doesn’t come until much later, if at all. There are plenty of solutions to fight the signs of aging, gray hair and keep your hair looking ...