Rockwell Collins

Fixing a leaky shower valve has me planning on a shower/bathroom remodel.  These valves are a terrible design, which lead to premature failure of the rubber components in the valve.  When I have the time, maybe this winter, I'll be doing a remodel of the bathroom so I shouldn't have these issues any further.  Right now, I'll just be replacing...

This was incredibly simple to install, and a passive way to save even though we already make conscience efforts to conserve.  I can't believe I never knew about these before!

I haven't checked in regularly, forgive me.  I have been busy though.  New window was hands down the most time intensive, but I'm glad it's done.  My father-in-law and I worked late into the night for almost a week to get the window install completed.  It was stressful, leading to my wife going to get a hotel on one of the last nights of the...

Before I started the challenge, I knew it would be difficult.  It's just so easy to fall into the routine of hitting a snack here or there, and it to be full of sugar.  Cutting out those snacks, due to convenience, has been the hardest.

Last weekend, the 20th, I took time for myself.  The previous two weeks I spent all my free time doing house/window work.  I rewarded myself by going on a short overnight camp and bike trip with my dog in Silver Falls State Park.  The biggest park in the state, it allows me to disappear easily.  The colors this time of year can't be beat.  With...

The sound of my feet walking through the woods does something for my mental state that nothing else can.  I enjoy going where few people are.  Heavily traveled trails are not my ideal nature setting.  I have recently found a trail network that allows me to explore while not running across many, if any people.

We finally got all the windows in our house replaced.  We had original single pane, wood framed windows.  We replaced them with vinyl framed, double pane, low E glass.  They deaden sound, retain internal house temperature, and seal the house much better.  We are incredibly happy to have the job done.  We can already tell a difference with house...

Team Rockwell Collins!  We are #146!  Let's kick it up and get into the top 125!

Has anyone figured out how to create more than one action in the "Create your own" section? I created one but I have another one I'd like to create.  It is only letting me have one.

I was doing some reading up on the helpful tips given for my daily challenge of reducing single-waste disposables.  The first of 8 suggestions was to use wax food wraps in lieu of plastic wrap; I knew I needed to replace a few of my old wraps so I wanted to order more.  The article suggested Wrappa. Looks to be a good company but they are based...