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Hey everyone! In this video, we invite you into our own backyard for a relaxed walkthrough of the fruit trees we've been planting, tending, and harvesting over the years. It's all about turning a regular yard into a productive, edible oasis — no huge farm needed! We show you our favorites up close, including: Pomegranate (those juicy, ruby-red gems!) Apple trees And a few more we've nurtured along the way (we talk care tips, what worked, what we learned the hard way, and how

In this quick video, we show you how ridiculously simple it is to harvest your own seeds from flowers, herbs, and veggies right in your garden — so you can stop spending on seed packets and start growing for free year after year! We walk through real examples we use ourselves: cilantro (wait for those firm brown seeds), mustard greens, marigolds, borage, calendula, sweet peas, and more. Just let them dry on the plant, collect the heads or pods, and store them safely in jars,

Hey friends! If you're dipping your toes into gardening (or tired of overbuying gadgets), we made this short video just for you. No fancy setup required — just the real essentials two midlife beginners actually use every single day. We cover only five must-haves that keep things simple, affordable, and fun: Containers — Grab a few different sizes (even old household ones!) for starting seedlings or collecting clippings and dead leaves so you're not running to the compost ev

Come with us on a random trip up the California coast. No this isn't San Diego or Santa Barbara. It's where the cold water meets the towering trees of Northern California. Check out these quite and uncrowded places with us!

This quick video shows you how to properly replace (or install) your Toto Washlet Bidet. We'll also show you how to mount the remote on your wall. It's an easy job with only basic tools needed.

Have a leaky toilet? It may be your fill valve? If your toilet runs continuously this may be the cause. Check this post to figure out what is leaking and how to fix it

When my daughter started learning to drive, she practiced in our old minivan. It’s big, clunky, scratched, dented, and well-worn — in other words, perfect for a new driver. But once she got her license and began driving full time, “good enough” wasn’t good enough. The vehicle needed to be safe. We replaced the wipers. We installed a new battery. We put on fresh tires. And then came the big one: new rotors and brake pads. How We Knew the Rotors Were Bad The symptom was unmista

You can save hundreds of dollars fixing your own sliding doors. This job is easy and requires very few tools. Even if you've never worked on cars before, you can do this!

This video will give you details on how to replace your own garbage disposal. It sounds intimidating but with a little guidance and a few simple tools, you can do it!

We just got back from Seattle and it rained in snowed in San Jose the entire time we were gone! We had to get out and enjoy a hike with our dog who was without his family for four days! We were pleasantly surprised by the snow on the Diablo Range.

Traveling together is more than just a trip; it’s a chance to bond and create shared experiences. It’s about laughter, adventure, and the little moments that make life special. The Joy of Exploring New Countries Exploring new countries can be an exciting yet frustrating experience. Traveling with kids, especially teenagers, can amplify the frustration part of traveling. If you are a parent, you are already aware of this. So, make sure there is something for everyone in your t