This and That

Our goal is to fill this page with articles on some of our favorite hobbies and interests.  It’s going to be a collection of interesting facts, fun things to do, and hobbies.  That’s right, it’s going to be a mixture of “This and That”!

We’d like to share some of our DIY projects and hobbies in the hope that you’ll realize you can do it too!  We are not professionals but have discovered that with a little research, planning and a few tools, there are many projects we could successfully complete on our own.  These are projects that you can be proud of and save money on too.

We hope you find something you like and give it a try.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions and provide us with your comments.  Please visit back often.

DIY Cornhole Game

Finished Cornhole Boards For anyone who is not familiar with the game of cornhole, welcome to planet Earth! Seriously, the cornhole game, sometimes referred to as the bean bag toss game, has become a very popular backyard and “tailgating” game. It has been gaining popularity in the U.S. since the ...
Read More

Easy To Follow Extract Brewing Steps

Beer Brewing Extract Ingredient Kit Many people looking to get into homebrewing can be intimidated by the whole brewing process. There are so many steps. You need a lot of special equipment to get started. It’s too complicated. News flash! For someone wanting to try homebrewing it’s none of those ...
Read More

How To Prepare Yeast For Beer Brewing

Beer Ingredient Kit There are many ingredients that can be used in beer brewing, but for a basic beer, you only need four ingredients. Those ingredients are water, malt, hops, and yeast. They’re all necessary to make a good beer, but yeast is arguably one of the most important. In ...
Read More

Tree Stand Safety Is Critical

Now that August has come and gone and the cool nights are starting to set in, I bet many of you are ready for deer season to begin. But are your tree stands ready for the season? Most hunters will be fussing over their bows, making sure everything is just ...
Read More

Fantasy Football Has It All!

Do you like watching football? Do you want to make the season more interesting? Try joining a fantasy football league! It’s fun, it’s challenging, and it requires some strategic thinking. Take your football watching experience to the next level! What is fantasy football? Instead of picking your favorite team and ...
Read More

Replacing Lost Car Keys Can Be Expensive!

Lost car keys… mom and dad to the rescue! This week we got a call from our daughter saying she had lost her keys. The problem is she’s a college student taking some summer classes and is working two jobs. Not having a car is not a real good option ...
Read More

Benefits Of Boat Guide Ons

Do you have trouble getting your boat loaded on the trailer? Does it take you two or three attempts to get your boat centered on the keel roller or between your fenders? If so, it won't take you long to see the benefits of installing boat guide ons. Now add ...
Read More

How To Clean And Sanitize Homebrewing Equipment

Making good home brewed beer is not that difficult. Making really good home brewed beer means you have to pay attention to the finer details throughout the brewing process. One of the basic, and most important, details is cleaning and sanitizing your homebrewing equipment. This is critical whether it's your ...
Read More

7 Reasons Why Beer Brewing At Home Is A Good Hobby

If you're reading this, you're probably trying to decide whether you should start brewing beer at home. Is homebrewing expensive? Is homebrewing complicated? Will I be able to make good tasting beer? I believe if you read on, I can convince you to give it a try. There's nothing to ...
Read More

Funny 21st Birthday Gift Ideas

This makes a fun 21st birthday gift idea! Simply print off the list of hangover home remedies and collect items from each category. We like wrapping each item in a little tissue paper and placing them in a big bag. If you do it right, some items can bring a ...
Read More

Protect Yourself: Sunscreen does help prevent skin cancer.

UV Rays and Sunscreen At last, summer is here. Little league is in full swing. Golf leagues are starting. Soon it will be trips to the lake for swimming, skiing and a whole host of water sports! After a long cold winter, there's nothing like a bright sunny day to ...
Read More