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big fan of the light display in a serious sculpture garden here that clearly has some student work. most fond of the frog headed worm thing
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rexpestcontrol · 3 years ago
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Pest Control for Borers in Horticulture Plants
There are several ways to reduce the risk of insect borers in your horticulture plants. Proper horticultural practices can help minimize insecticide drift and other environmental concerns, while biological control methods can lower management costs. Below are some options for controlling borers pest control:
Insect borers
The most common form of insect control for borers is chemical control. Unfortunately, few effective insecticides have been registered for this purpose, and many older chemicals have been withdrawn from the market. Chemical management is usually justified only for newly transplanted trees, or for high-value ornamental trees. Most registered pesticides for woodborers are residual insecticides, which kill both adult woodborers and early larvae. A trunk injection is used to apply these compounds.
Insect borers are known to feed on the bark, trunk, and branches of shade trees. These insects are members of several insect families and are often attracted to weak plants. These insects are considered secondary invaders, as they often indicate other issues with plant health, contributing to the decline of trees. This is why professional pest control is important. Insect borers can damage a variety of plants, including shade trees, fruit trees, and pecan trees.
Signs of a wood borer infestation
There are various signs of a wood borer infestation, such as holes, stains, and frass. Frass is a mixture of excrement and wood fragments that can range from fine to coarse. Borers can also create a wood void known as a gallery, which can be difficult to see. Borer adult beetles will leave behind dead or infested larvae.
Often mistaken for wood worms, wood borers are actually a type of beetle. Known as roundheaded or flatheaded wood borers, they attack structural wood, especially softwoods. These borers also lay their eggs in lumberyards and new home construction. Once the infestation has started, it's difficult to control. The best solution for controlling wood worms is prevention. Fortunately, pesticides and other treatments are available for both types of beetles.
Borers can cause extensive structural damage. Depending on the species, they can cause large, circular holes in wood, often oozing sawdust-like frass. Identifying wood boring insects will help you to prevent further damage. Signs of a wood borer infestation can be difficult to detect, so you should contact a pest control professional as soon as possible. There are many ways to identify wood borers, including identifying the larvae that feed on softwood.
Treatment options
The first line of defense against Old House Borers is moisture control. Bora Care wood preservative treatments can fend off the pests. A cement fiber based wood replacement is also effective. If your old house is not a prime candidate for treatment, you can consider an inspection to determine whether you need to treat your home. During an inspection, you should also look for any signs of damage that might be indicative of a potential infestation.
The adult female borer beetle burrows through timber to lay eggs. These eggs hatch and become grubs, which feed on the starch content of the timber. The larvae readily feed along the grain of timber and build a network of tunnels. They remain out of sight while completing the life cycle, eventually maturing into adult beetles and escaping through the flight hole. A wood borer infestation can be extremely destructive, resulting in the replacement of entire wooden furniture.
Monitoring tools
Monitor Borers with Monitoring tools. If you think you have a problem, you might want to consider monitoring tools for borers, which help control pests and prevent future infestations. Insecticides aren't always effective, and you can make your pest control efforts more effective by monitoring borers' activities. The following list shows some monitoring tools for borers. This list will help you determine the best time to apply pesticides and when the insect is most active.
Bacillus thuringiensis monitoring tools can help prevent damage caused by this insect. The fungus, which is beneficial to plants, has the ability to prevent damage. It can be applied on trees by spraying pesticides. These products are effective for reducing damage caused by borers. The use of monitoring tools for borers will ensure that the appropriate treatment is applied, which may be necessary in certain circumstances.
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northcoastnsw4 · 3 years ago
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Recreational Fishing Spots at Durras on the South Coast of NSW, Australia
Durras, near Batemans Bay on the south coast of NSW, is a popular fishing destination for both the serious recreational fishermen or a family on holiday just wetting a line. NSW North Coast Travel Guide
The most popular fishing spots can be broken down into three areas:
Durras Lake. Just a short walk from the caravan parks in either Durras North or South Durras. Flathead and bream are mostly caught just off the boat ramps. If you have a small boat, kayak or canoe, there are four square kilometres of lake to fish in. Durras Lake is part of the Batemans Marine Park and there are two sanctuary zones. No fishing of any sort is allowed in these zones. Sometimes, Durras Lake is open to the ocean and catching prawns is a popular evening activity during summer. North Coast NSW Travel Guide
Durras Beach is 4km long stretching from Point Upright in the north to South Durras. Fish mostly caught include whiting, salmon, tailor, bream and snapper. Large beach rods are mostly used so the skill level required is generally higher than fishing in the lake. Beach worms can also be gathered in the sand by the receding shore line. A high level of skill and dexterity is required to catch them. When Durras Lake is open to the ocean, it is not possible to walk from the north to southern end of the beach.
Point Upright Rock Platform fishing. This is located at the far end of Durras Beach. It is possible to catch snapper, salmon, drummer and many other species off the rock platform at the base of Point Upright. Rock fishing can be extremely dangerous and only experienced persons should indulge in this form of fishing. Proper footwear is essential along with an understanding of tides and weather. Places to Visit in North Coast NSW
Depending upon your skill level, different tackle and baits will be required for each of the different fishing spots described above. Fishing in the Durras area is generally very popular throughout the year.
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cristinkgarzaky · 8 years ago
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Best 69 Car Blogs to Be Followed and a Guide to Garage Door Repair
This will be a great list of respected cab blogs that you can follow. Through them you will learn some tips of how you maintained your car and your garage. Maybe you can also shoot them a direct message using their website or via their social channels. So here you go (random order).
  JB Tool Sales | Help! Why Won’t My Car Start? | Facebook
  Fix.com | Shifting Your Own Gears – It’s Time to Learn How to Drive a Manual Transmission | Facebook
  Luxury4Play | 13 Reasons Why Jaguar Needs to Build The C-X75 Bond Car For Real | Facebook
  Luxury-Sports-Cars.Com | New Sports Cars 5 Best Photos
  Anything Motor | Infographic: Top 10 Fast and Furious cars
Cool Cars & Motorbikes | Wheel-y Good Tips On Becoming A Motorcyclist | Facebook
Autoblog | Aston Martin DBC Concept would be a gorgeous new direction for the brand | Facebook
Car Hoots | Equus Bass 770: The $250,000 Muscle Car For The 21st Century (VIDEO) | Facebook
Mossy Nissan | Interior Car Detailing Tips from the Pros! | Facebook
Drive the Cars | Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World
Hemmings Motor News | Hemmings Find of the Day – 1948 Pontiac Torpedo DeLuxe | Facebook
Super Chevy | Badness Personified | Facebook
Auto Insurance Today | Pay A Fair Rate For Auto Insurance With The Help Of These Methods
MadWhips | 2016 Mustang GT/CS
RuelSpot.com | Buick History and Documentary | Facebook
FastMuscleCar.Com | The Most Powerful Street Cars In The World Are Now All American Muscle | Facebook
Hubcap Central | Hubcaps 14 Inches
Cars On Line.Com | 1935 Ford Woodie Wagon
Petrolicious | BMW’s Grown-Up Bubble Car Saved The Ultimate Driving Machine | Facebook
Road & Track | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible | Facebook
Woody’s Automotive Group | 2017 Dodge Journey Kansas City, MO | Facebook
Hot Cars | All Original 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 HEMI
Silodrome | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Car | Facebook
car body design | Ravensbourne design students envision futuristic Ford interior | Facebook
Old Cars Weekly | Car of the Week: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Facebook
Jalopnik | What Were The Most Ridiculous Pop Up Headlights Ever Put On A Car?
The Art Car Museum | The 30th Annual Houston Art Car Parade | Facebook
StrangeVehicles.Com | 1925 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM I JONCKHEERE COUPE
FossilCars| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | Facebook
Cool Cars Page | Porsche vs. Ferrari | Facebook
2040-Cars | 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic stands out in the LA crowd
Zero2Turbo.com | Pink Lamborghini Aventador | Facebook
Supercars.net | 1935 Duesenberg Model SJN Gallery | Facebook
 Super Car Center | The Lamborghini Gallardo | Facebook
The Lego Car Blog | Tampa Bay Ferrari Dealership – Picture Special | Facebook
MotorTrend | 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon First Look | Facebook
AS Auto Parts Blog | How to Clean Foggy Headlight At Home | Facebook
Automotive Mileposts | 1969 Cadillac Production Numbers/Specifications
Muscle Cars HQ | New Muscle Cars 2017 Pontiac Trans Am Hurst Edition Review
Cars & Life Blog | 2017 BMW 725d | Facebook
My Classic Garage | Muscle Car Ad Campaigns “The Scat Pack” | Facebook
In2Motorsports | Das jim Clark Revival with Rainer Selzer | Facebook
Just A Car Guy | Pontiac hood ornaments, consistantly various on the theme of indian chiefs profile
 KevianClean | Your Annual Car Care Checklist [Infographic] | Facebook
Car Care | Always replace headlight bulbs in pairs | Facebook
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German Cars | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL | Facebook
RVshare | Top 23 Weirdest Volkswagen Campers | Facebook
Pistone Cars | VW Bus: 74 Awesome Collections
Kit Foster’s CarPort | The Andersons’ Automobile Attic
Engine Fitted | Ford Galaxy, A Well Built And Practical MPV | Facebook
DetailXperts | Steam Cleaning Engines : Advantages and Disadvantages | Facebook
Motor1.com | Ferrari 625 TRC Spider | Facebook
1300 LIMO NOW | CHRYSLER 300C STRETCH LIMOUSINES AND LUXURY SEDAN
Silver Service Limousines |  6+1 Passeneger Lincoln Limousine | Facebook
RM Auto Restoration | 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet
Top Gear | Meet Liberty Walk’s Lambo Huracan
TireBuyer.com | Cars We Love: 1975-1980 Jaguar XJ-S | Facebook
Future Classics NJ | My Classic Garage Feature | Facebook
ZDegree | How to choose right tires for your car! | Facebook
German Car Tech | How BMW M135i Engine is up to the Mark? | Facebook
Russo and Steele | 1967 Pontiac GTO Coupe | Facebook
125scale.com Models | How to rust model cars without spending a ton of cash.
CAR Enthusiast | Very Cheap Car Insurance In New Jersey | Facebook
Curbside Classic | Last Night’s Dream: 1953 Chrysler Ghia D’Elegance
Bachman Subaru | Model Spotlight: Subaru Crosstrek | Facebook
Exotic Speed | Rocket Bunny Nissan 240SX 1989-93 | Facebook
2016/2017 Best Cars Review | 2017 Volvo XC60 redesign
Pedal Cars | Wooden Pedal Car Kit With Chassis – “OUT OF STOCK”
  Bring a Trailer | No-Reserve 1962 Cadillac DeVille Convertible | Facebook
Guide to Garage Door Opener Repair
Safety always comes first – this is non-negotiable. That is why garage door openers have evolved from merely serving as protection for our vehicles against the elements to providing safety from security threats to life and property. As an indispensable part of our life, we cannot afford to ignore obvious signs of wear and tear in our garage door openers and attend to it only when it stops working. We need them in tip-top shape 24/7.
In chain-driven garage door openers, one of the tell-tale signs of an impending repair would be worn-out plastic gears.  Repairing these is quiet easy only takes a short while with some household tools, and is easy-on-the-pocket too. Plus, you get to prevent possible damage to other garage door components which usually happens when simple repairs like this is ignored. Below are the step-by-step of changing those plastic gears.
Preparing for the Repair
As in all electric appliances, make sure your door opener is not plugged in.  Use the emergency release lever to close the door manually. Take off the cover of your garage door opener.
Checking Nylon Gear for Signs of Wear and Tear
If the plastic or nylon gear has worn edges, they are screaming for replacement.  Calling your manufacturer first for the replacement part would be the safest thing to do as they can provide you with the spare part matched to your garage door openers make and model. If they are unable to help, shop online for it. The web offers wide choices of garage door openers at affordable price ranges. If you want it faster and simpler, then just make a quick stop at your local store. Once you find the appropriate gear kit for your door opener,  (note: a gear kit provides a couple of nylon gears and comes with some washers, a grease tube along with an instructional) you are ready for the job.
Get Your Tools Ready
Replacing the gear usually requires the following tools; a hammer, flathead screwdriver, ¼ inch, 3/8 inch and 5/16 inch nut drivers or sockets, 1/8 inch Allen wrench and 5/32 inch punch.  With everything organized, you can now do a handyman’s job:
Carefully free the circuit board by taking screws off and letting the board dangle. It will give you more work space.
The chain on the tensioning rod also needs to be out of your way. To loosen it, with a wrench, work on the nut on the rod while holding the chain in place with a pair of pliers or another wrench.
Now you can unscrew and remove the gear assembly out of the unit.
Then to separate the helical gear from the shaft, use the hammer and lightly tap on the pin keeping in its place. If this does not work, apply some WD-40 on the pin and leave it for a few seconds then try again.
Using a hex wrench, attempt to detach the worm gear from the motor shaft by removing the screws on the collar. Take off the gears and washers and remove the remaining screws on the motor.
Now you are ready for reassembly.  Reassemble the worm gear and motor shaft using the new worm gear. Put in place the new helical gear and   apply a small amount of grease on it.
After the replacement, consult your manual for directions on tightening back the chain and do so.  Put back the cover of the door opener
Enjoy your newly repaired door opener.
Not the Gears
In some instances, the problem is not in the gears.  Checking out the article on the web, “Troubleshooting the Most Common Garage Door Opener Problems,” may provide some useful hints.
When to Seek Professional Help
Should you find no obvious damage to parts upon your inspection, it might be time to hire a professional for a more thorough check-up.  Bear in mind, though, that the cost of hiring a professional might just be at par with the price of some brand new garage door openers. That being the case, use your better judgment. Consider your door’s age. Consider your door’s age.  If it is more than a decade, you already got your money’s worth out of that mechanism, so maybe buying a new one would be the better alternative.
The post Best 69 Car Blogs to Be Followed and a Guide to Garage Door Repair appeared first on A Click Away Remotes. This is unethically copied by this blog.
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tinaparkerusa · 8 years ago
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Best 69 Car Blogs to Be Followed and a Guide to Garage Door Repair
This will be a great list of respected cab blogs that you can follow. Through them you will learn some tips of how you maintained your car and your garage. Maybe you can also shoot them a direct message using their website or via their social channels. So here you go (random order).
  JB Tool Sales | Help! Why Won’t My Car Start? | Facebook
  Fix.com | Shifting Your Own Gears – It’s Time to Learn How to Drive a Manual Transmission | Facebook
  Luxury4Play | 13 Reasons Why Jaguar Needs to Build The C-X75 Bond Car For Real | Facebook
  Luxury-Sports-Cars.Com | New Sports Cars 5 Best Photos
  Anything Motor | Infographic: Top 10 Fast and Furious cars
Cool Cars & Motorbikes | Wheel-y Good Tips On Becoming A Motorcyclist | Facebook
Autoblog | Aston Martin DBC Concept would be a gorgeous new direction for the brand | Facebook
Car Hoots | Equus Bass 770: The $250,000 Muscle Car For The 21st Century (VIDEO) | Facebook
Mossy Nissan | Interior Car Detailing Tips from the Pros! | Facebook
Drive the Cars | Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World
Hemmings Motor News | Hemmings Find of the Day – 1948 Pontiac Torpedo DeLuxe | Facebook
Super Chevy | Badness Personified | Facebook
Auto Insurance Today | Pay A Fair Rate For Auto Insurance With The Help Of These Methods
MadWhips | 2016 Mustang GT/CS
RuelSpot.com | Buick History and Documentary | Facebook
FastMuscleCar.Com | The Most Powerful Street Cars In The World Are Now All American Muscle | Facebook
Hubcap Central | Hubcaps 14 Inches
Cars On Line.Com | 1935 Ford Woodie Wagon
Petrolicious | BMW’s Grown-Up Bubble Car Saved The Ultimate Driving Machine | Facebook
Road & Track | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible | Facebook
Woody’s Automotive Group | 2017 Dodge Journey Kansas City, MO | Facebook
Hot Cars | All Original 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 HEMI
Silodrome | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Car | Facebook
car body design | Ravensbourne design students envision futuristic Ford interior | Facebook
Old Cars Weekly | Car of the Week: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Facebook
Jalopnik | What Were The Most Ridiculous Pop Up Headlights Ever Put On A Car?
The Art Car Museum | The 30th Annual Houston Art Car Parade | Facebook
StrangeVehicles.Com | 1925 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM I JONCKHEERE COUPE
FossilCars| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | Facebook
Cool Cars Page | Porsche vs. Ferrari | Facebook
2040-Cars | 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic stands out in the LA crowd
Zero2Turbo.com | Pink Lamborghini Aventador | Facebook
Supercars.net | 1935 Duesenberg Model SJN Gallery | Facebook
 Super Car Center | The Lamborghini Gallardo | Facebook
The Lego Car Blog | Tampa Bay Ferrari Dealership – Picture Special | Facebook
MotorTrend | 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon First Look | Facebook
AS Auto Parts Blog | How to Clean Foggy Headlight At Home | Facebook
Automotive Mileposts | 1969 Cadillac Production Numbers/Specifications
Muscle Cars HQ | New Muscle Cars 2017 Pontiac Trans Am Hurst Edition Review
Cars & Life Blog | 2017 BMW 725d | Facebook
My Classic Garage | Muscle Car Ad Campaigns “The Scat Pack” | Facebook
In2Motorsports | Das jim Clark Revival with Rainer Selzer | Facebook
Just A Car Guy | Pontiac hood ornaments, consistantly various on the theme of indian chiefs profile
 KevianClean | Your Annual Car Care Checklist [Infographic] | Facebook
Car Care | Always replace headlight bulbs in pairs | Facebook
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German Cars | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL | Facebook
RVshare | Top 23 Weirdest Volkswagen Campers | Facebook
Pistone Cars | VW Bus: 74 Awesome Collections
Kit Foster’s CarPort | The Andersons’ Automobile Attic
Engine Fitted | Ford Galaxy, A Well Built And Practical MPV | Facebook
DetailXperts | Steam Cleaning Engines : Advantages and Disadvantages | Facebook
Motor1.com | Ferrari 625 TRC Spider | Facebook
1300 LIMO NOW | CHRYSLER 300C STRETCH LIMOUSINES AND LUXURY SEDAN
Silver Service Limousines |  6+1 Passeneger Lincoln Limousine | Facebook
RM Auto Restoration | 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet
Top Gear | Meet Liberty Walk’s Lambo Huracan
TireBuyer.com | Cars We Love: 1975-1980 Jaguar XJ-S | Facebook
Future Classics NJ | My Classic Garage Feature | Facebook
ZDegree | How to choose right tires for your car! | Facebook
German Car Tech | How BMW M135i Engine is up to the Mark? | Facebook
Russo and Steele | 1967 Pontiac GTO Coupe | Facebook
125scale.com Models | How to rust model cars without spending a ton of cash.
CAR Enthusiast | Very Cheap Car Insurance In New Jersey | Facebook
Curbside Classic | Last Night’s Dream: 1953 Chrysler Ghia D’Elegance
Bachman Subaru | Model Spotlight: Subaru Crosstrek | Facebook
Exotic Speed | Rocket Bunny Nissan 240SX 1989-93 | Facebook
2016/2017 Best Cars Review | 2017 Volvo XC60 redesign
Pedal Cars | Wooden Pedal Car Kit With Chassis – “OUT OF STOCK”
  Bring a Trailer | No-Reserve 1962 Cadillac DeVille Convertible | Facebook
Guide to Garage Door Opener Repair
Safety always comes first – this is non-negotiable. That is why garage door openers have evolved from merely serving as protection for our vehicles against the elements to providing safety from security threats to life and property. As an indispensable part of our life, we cannot afford to ignore obvious signs of wear and tear in our garage door openers and attend to it only when it stops working. We need them in tip-top shape 24/7.
In chain-driven garage door openers, one of the tell-tale signs of an impending repair would be worn-out plastic gears.  Repairing these is quiet easy only takes a short while with some household tools, and is easy-on-the-pocket too. Plus, you get to prevent possible damage to other garage door components which usually happens when simple repairs like this is ignored. Below are the step-by-step of changing those plastic gears.
Preparing for the Repair
As in all electric appliances, make sure your door opener is not plugged in.  Use the emergency release lever to close the door manually. Take off the cover of your garage door opener.
Checking Nylon Gear for Signs of Wear and Tear
If the plastic or nylon gear has worn edges, they are screaming for replacement.  Calling your manufacturer first for the replacement part would be the safest thing to do as they can provide you with the spare part matched to your garage door openers make and model. If they are unable to help, shop online for it. The web offers wide choices of garage door openers at affordable price ranges. If you want it faster and simpler, then just make a quick stop at your local store. Once you find the appropriate gear kit for your door opener,  (note: a gear kit provides a couple of nylon gears and comes with some washers, a grease tube along with an instructional) you are ready for the job.
Get Your Tools Ready
Replacing the gear usually requires the following tools; a hammer, flathead screwdriver, ¼ inch, 3/8 inch and 5/16 inch nut drivers or sockets, 1/8 inch Allen wrench and 5/32 inch punch.  With everything organized, you can now do a handyman’s job:
Carefully free the circuit board by taking screws off and letting the board dangle. It will give you more work space.
The chain on the tensioning rod also needs to be out of your way. To loosen it, with a wrench, work on the nut on the rod while holding the chain in place with a pair of pliers or another wrench.
Now you can unscrew and remove the gear assembly out of the unit.
Then to separate the helical gear from the shaft, use the hammer and lightly tap on the pin keeping in its place. If this does not work, apply some WD-40 on the pin and leave it for a few seconds then try again.
Using a hex wrench, attempt to detach the worm gear from the motor shaft by removing the screws on the collar. Take off the gears and washers and remove the remaining screws on the motor.
Now you are ready for reassembly.  Reassemble the worm gear and motor shaft using the new worm gear. Put in place the new helical gear and   apply a small amount of grease on it.
After the replacement, consult your manual for directions on tightening back the chain and do so.  Put back the cover of the door opener
Enjoy your newly repaired door opener.
Not the Gears
In some instances, the problem is not in the gears.  Checking out the article on the web, “Troubleshooting the Most Common Garage Door Opener Problems,” may provide some useful hints.
When to Seek Professional Help
Should you find no obvious damage to parts upon your inspection, it might be time to hire a professional for a more thorough check-up.  Bear in mind, though, that the cost of hiring a professional might just be at par with the price of some brand new garage door openers. That being the case, use your better judgment. Consider your door’s age. Consider your door’s age.  If it is more than a decade, you already got your money’s worth out of that mechanism, so maybe buying a new one would be the better alternative.
The post Best 69 Car Blogs to Be Followed and a Guide to Garage Door Repair appeared first on A Click Away Remotes. This is unethically copied by this blog.
from House Retoration Tips http://blog.aclickawayremotes.com/car-blogs
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maryrharris · 8 years ago
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Best 69 Car Blogs to Be Followed and a Guide to Garage Door Repair
This will be a great list of respected cab blogs that you can follow. Through them you will learn some tips of how you maintained your car and your garage. Maybe you can also shoot them a direct message using their website or via their social channels. So here you go (random order).
  JB Tool Sales | Help! Why Won’t My Car Start? | Facebook
  Fix.com | Shifting Your Own Gears – It’s Time to Learn How to Drive a Manual Transmission | Facebook
  Luxury4Play | 13 Reasons Why Jaguar Needs to Build The C-X75 Bond Car For Real | Facebook
  Luxury-Sports-Cars.Com | New Sports Cars 5 Best Photos
  Anything Motor | Infographic: Top 10 Fast and Furious cars
Cool Cars & Motorbikes | Wheel-y Good Tips On Becoming A Motorcyclist | Facebook
Autoblog | Aston Martin DBC Concept would be a gorgeous new direction for the brand | Facebook
Car Hoots | Equus Bass 770: The $250,000 Muscle Car For The 21st Century (VIDEO) | Facebook
Mossy Nissan | Interior Car Detailing Tips from the Pros! | Facebook
Drive the Cars | Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World
Hemmings Motor News | Hemmings Find of the Day – 1948 Pontiac Torpedo DeLuxe | Facebook
Super Chevy | Badness Personified | Facebook
Auto Insurance Today | Pay A Fair Rate For Auto Insurance With The Help Of These Methods
MadWhips | 2016 Mustang GT/CS
RuelSpot.com | Buick History and Documentary | Facebook
FastMuscleCar.Com | The Most Powerful Street Cars In The World Are Now All American Muscle | Facebook
Hubcap Central | Hubcaps 14 Inches
Cars On Line.Com | 1935 Ford Woodie Wagon
Petrolicious | BMW’s Grown-Up Bubble Car Saved The Ultimate Driving Machine | Facebook
Road & Track | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible | Facebook
Woody’s Automotive Group | 2017 Dodge Journey Kansas City, MO | Facebook
Hot Cars | All Original 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 HEMI
Silodrome | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Car | Facebook
car body design | Ravensbourne design students envision futuristic Ford interior | Facebook
Old Cars Weekly | Car of the Week: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Facebook
Jalopnik | What Were The Most Ridiculous Pop Up Headlights Ever Put On A Car?
The Art Car Museum | The 30th Annual Houston Art Car Parade | Facebook
StrangeVehicles.Com | 1925 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM I JONCKHEERE COUPE
FossilCars| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | Facebook
Cool Cars Page | Porsche vs. Ferrari | Facebook
2040-Cars | 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic stands out in the LA crowd
Zero2Turbo.com | Pink Lamborghini Aventador | Facebook
Supercars.net | 1935 Duesenberg Model SJN Gallery | Facebook
 Super Car Center | The Lamborghini Gallardo | Facebook
The Lego Car Blog | Tampa Bay Ferrari Dealership – Picture Special | Facebook
MotorTrend | 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon First Look | Facebook
AS Auto Parts Blog | How to Clean Foggy Headlight At Home | Facebook
Automotive Mileposts | 1969 Cadillac Production Numbers/Specifications
Muscle Cars HQ | New Muscle Cars 2017 Pontiac Trans Am Hurst Edition Review
Cars & Life Blog | 2017 BMW 725d | Facebook
My Classic Garage | Muscle Car Ad Campaigns “The Scat Pack” | Facebook
In2Motorsports | Das jim Clark Revival with Rainer Selzer | Facebook
Just A Car Guy | Pontiac hood ornaments, consistantly various on the theme of indian chiefs profile
 KevianClean | Your Annual Car Care Checklist [Infographic] | Facebook
Car Care | Always replace headlight bulbs in pairs | Facebook
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German Cars | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL | Facebook
RVshare | Top 23 Weirdest Volkswagen Campers | Facebook
Pistone Cars | VW Bus: 74 Awesome Collections
Kit Foster’s CarPort | The Andersons’ Automobile Attic
Engine Fitted | Ford Galaxy, A Well Built And Practical MPV | Facebook
DetailXperts | Steam Cleaning Engines : Advantages and Disadvantages | Facebook
Motor1.com | Ferrari 625 TRC Spider | Facebook
1300 LIMO NOW | CHRYSLER 300C STRETCH LIMOUSINES AND LUXURY SEDAN
Silver Service Limousines |  6+1 Passeneger Lincoln Limousine | Facebook
RM Auto Restoration | 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet
Top Gear | Meet Liberty Walk’s Lambo Huracan
TireBuyer.com | Cars We Love: 1975-1980 Jaguar XJ-S | Facebook
Future Classics NJ | My Classic Garage Feature | Facebook
ZDegree | How to choose right tires for your car! | Facebook
German Car Tech | How BMW M135i Engine is up to the Mark? | Facebook
Russo and Steele | 1967 Pontiac GTO Coupe | Facebook
125scale.com Models | How to rust model cars without spending a ton of cash.
CAR Enthusiast | Very Cheap Car Insurance In New Jersey | Facebook
Curbside Classic | Last Night’s Dream: 1953 Chrysler Ghia D’Elegance
Bachman Subaru | Model Spotlight: Subaru Crosstrek | Facebook
Exotic Speed | Rocket Bunny Nissan 240SX 1989-93 | Facebook
2016/2017 Best Cars Review | 2017 Volvo XC60 redesign
Pedal Cars | Wooden Pedal Car Kit With Chassis – “OUT OF STOCK”
  Bring a Trailer | No-Reserve 1962 Cadillac DeVille Convertible | Facebook
Guide to Garage Door Opener Repair
Safety always comes first – this is non-negotiable. That is why garage door openers have evolved from merely serving as protection for our vehicles against the elements to providing safety from security threats to life and property. As an indispensable part of our life, we cannot afford to ignore obvious signs of wear and tear in our garage door openers and attend to it only when it stops working. We need them in tip-top shape 24/7.
In chain-driven garage door openers, one of the tell-tale signs of an impending repair would be worn-out plastic gears.  Repairing these is quiet easy only takes a short while with some household tools, and is easy-on-the-pocket too. Plus, you get to prevent possible damage to other garage door components which usually happens when simple repairs like this is ignored. Below are the step-by-step of changing those plastic gears.
Preparing for the Repair
As in all electric appliances, make sure your door opener is not plugged in.  Use the emergency release lever to close the door manually. Take off the cover of your garage door opener.
Checking Nylon Gear for Signs of Wear and Tear
If the plastic or nylon gear has worn edges, they are screaming for replacement.  Calling your manufacturer first for the replacement part would be the safest thing to do as they can provide you with the spare part matched to your garage door openers make and model. If they are unable to help, shop online for it. The web offers wide choices of garage door openers at affordable price ranges. If you want it faster and simpler, then just make a quick stop at your local store. Once you find the appropriate gear kit for your door opener,  (note: a gear kit provides a couple of nylon gears and comes with some washers, a grease tube along with an instructional) you are ready for the job.
Get Your Tools Ready
Replacing the gear usually requires the following tools; a hammer, flathead screwdriver, ¼ inch, 3/8 inch and 5/16 inch nut drivers or sockets, 1/8 inch Allen wrench and 5/32 inch punch.  With everything organized, you can now do a handyman’s job:
Carefully free the circuit board by taking screws off and letting the board dangle. It will give you more work space.
The chain on the tensioning rod also needs to be out of your way. To loosen it, with a wrench, work on the nut on the rod while holding the chain in place with a pair of pliers or another wrench.
Now you can unscrew and remove the gear assembly out of the unit.
Then to separate the helical gear from the shaft, use the hammer and lightly tap on the pin keeping in its place. If this does not work, apply some WD-40 on the pin and leave it for a few seconds then try again.
Using a hex wrench, attempt to detach the worm gear from the motor shaft by removing the screws on the collar. Take off the gears and washers and remove the remaining screws on the motor.
Now you are ready for reassembly.  Reassemble the worm gear and motor shaft using the new worm gear. Put in place the new helical gear and   apply a small amount of grease on it.
After the replacement, consult your manual for directions on tightening back the chain and do so.  Put back the cover of the door opener
Enjoy your newly repaired door opener.
Not the Gears
In some instances, the problem is not in the gears.  Checking out the article on the web, “Troubleshooting the Most Common Garage Door Opener Problems,” may provide some useful hints.
When to Seek Professional Help
Should you find no obvious damage to parts upon your inspection, it might be time to hire a professional for a more thorough check-up.  Bear in mind, though, that the cost of hiring a professional might just be at par with the price of some brand new garage door openers. That being the case, use your better judgment. Consider your door’s age. Consider your door’s age.  If it is more than a decade, you already got your money’s worth out of that mechanism, so maybe buying a new one would be the better alternative.
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Location: Rocky outcrops on new england or creeks around the west
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Location: Low tide around the east, creeks around the west
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Timing: All year long
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You will need permits to 4WD or camp
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Don't leave food unwatched
Basically the toughest sand could be unpredictable and risky for any 4WD
Everywhere tide gutters around beginning or dusk are perfect for fishing
If four wheel driving, have a good map along with a steering wheel pressure gauge
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