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How to E-File an ATF Form 1
Not long after purchasing my Sig Sauer MPX in pistol configuration, it was obvious to me that the most effective and natural configuration for this weapon is a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR). “Converting”...
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Sig Sauer MPX Charging Handle Problems Can Be “Fixed”– With a Paper Clip?
As I mentioned in my previous thread about the Sig Sauer MPX’s trigger, I’ve been loving my Sig Sauer MPX. But as time goes on, a few nagging little issues have reared their heads. First, it was the...
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GunVault SpeedVault SV500 Review
The first responsibility of gun ownership is safety. Providing a good balance between quickly accessing your firearm when needed vs. keeping it out of the hands of those who shouldn’t touch it what...
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WiFi Sprinker Controller Review: Rachio Iro vs. RainMachine vs. IrrigationCaddy
“Smart” home devices don’t only make your life easier, but in many cases can also save you money. Readers of my blog already know I’m a big fan of ecobee’s smart thermostat products. They’re WiFi...
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Review: ecobee3 HomeKit-enabled Thermostat
Last year, when the ecobee3 smart thermostat was announced, I published a preview, then a “first look” and unboxing video, followed soon after by the very first review of the ecobee3. I followed those...
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Review: KA-BAR Becker Micarta Scales / Handles for BK Series Knives
I love my KA-BAR / Becker knives. They look good, they feel good, but most importantly they work good (OK, I know it’s technically “work well,” but that would have thrown off the pattern). But if I...
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Rave: The LoudSpeaker Store (Kent, WA)
Not long ago, we started to notice a distorted “buzzing” sound from our left and right front speakers in our family room, particularly when the TV was playing something with a lot of bass (like...
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Review: Eton Blackout Buddy Emergency LED Flashlight / Nightlight
I’m not as hard-core as the “preppers” who are ready to lock themselves in a basement for 2 years while nuclear winter rages overhead, but I was a Boy Scout, and so the motto “Be Prepared” was...
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How to Make Your Septic Alarm Smarter
Last week, I was working in my back yard when I noticed that the big red light on top of my septic system control box was lit up. That light is triggered when one of two alarm floats (in either the...
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DIY: Fix a Ferrari Testarossa / 512 TR Hot Start Problem
The Ferrari Testarossa, along with its later 512 TR and F512M variants, are iconic cars of the 80s and 90s. Every kid my age wanted to be Sonny Crocket cruising around Miami in a white Testarossa. What...
View ArticleFixing “Public key for mod_cloudflare-*.rpm is not installed” Error
I went to update the mod_cloudflare package on a CentOS / RHEL box this morning, and ran unto the following problem: % sudo yum update -y mod_cloudflare Resolving Dependencies --> Running...
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Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cold? Replace your Capacitor or Contactor
Summer 2015 in Seattle has been officially declared the hottest summer here on record (check my weather station’s 2015 max temps on my Weather Underground weather history graph for geeky details). For...
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How To: Replace Ferrari 512 TR Bulbs with LEDs
A burned out bulb on your car isn’t just an annoyance, it’s a safety issue… and one that could get you pulled over. So many of my favorite COPS episodes on TV start with a plain old “your tail light is...
View ArticleCorrect Permissions for WordPress
If you’re getting permissions errors when trying to update WordPress plugins or themes (or even WordPress itself), it can be a major pain to try and troubleshoot WordPress permissions, and the...
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Tough Mudder Seattle 2015 Unofficial Course Preview
The 2015 Seattle Tough Mudder is this Saturday and Sunday (September 19th & 20th), and like many other pre-registered participants, I just received the course map via email. As it’s been in...
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Recommended Tough Mudder Shoes, Socks, and Clothing
I’ll be running my third Tough Mudder in Seattle this weekend, and with every event I’ve learned more about what shoes, socks, and clothing works well.. and what doesn’t. Here’s what I’ll be wearing at...
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Best Products for Dog or Cat Stains and Odors
Our family has a cat and two indoor dogs (Japanese Chins). And on most days, we love them. OK, so we love them every day. But when you’re training a new puppy to “wait to go outside,” or dealing with a...
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Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend: Linksys WRT54G
I said “goodbye” to a couple of good friends today when I asked them to step down and retire after years of stellar performance. These two old friends were the last remaining Linksys WRT54G routers in...
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How to Install a Ubiquiti UniFi Access Point Pro (UAP-PRO)
Getting decent WiFi coverage at my house has always been a challenge. The house is three stories (the bottom floor is a daylight basement) and has a footprint of 50′ x 100′. A four car garage extends...
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Install an SSL Certificate on a Ubiquiti EdgeMAX EdgeRouter
When I installed a UBNT UniFi Access Point Pro (UAP-PRO) in my house, I also decided to try out a new router: Ubiquiti’s EdgeMAX EdgeRouter. I chose their PoE version so I could run some powered web...
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