4 “It’s not the heat… it’s the humidity that gets you.” Not only is that true for personal comfort, but even more so for important items that need to be kept at a specific humidity (like cigars at 70%) or metal parts on guns (which want to be stored in a […] How to Calibrate a Hygrometer (Humidity Sensor) using the Salt ...This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged 75% calibrate cigar how to humidity humidor hygrometer relative humidity salt test on June 25, 2014 by Steve Jenkins
1 If you’re trying to set up an Apache web server on CentOS as your origin server for Google PageSpeed service, you need to take certain steps to make sure that Apache can see (and also log) the IP address of the visiting host. Otherwise, all you’ll see in your Apache log files […] Configuring Apache on CentOS 6 for Google PageSpeed ServiceThis entry was posted in Linux Reference Technology and tagged Apache CentOS configure Google mod_remoteip PageSpeed PageSpeed Service PSS wrong IP on June 24, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3788 days ago)
6 Glock’s marketing tagline is “Perfection,” but that doesn’t prevent many of us from wanting a little something extra from these popular striker-fired pistols. This article will include links to my YouTube video series on Glock Upgrades. My general philosophy around any firearms modification is that in order to truly be […] Video: Top Glock Upgrades to “Rock your Glock!”This entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged connector Ferrari Steve field strip Glock mods Glock upgrades how to light plug trigger video on March 8, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3545 days ago)
590 UPDATE: Whirlpool has finally publicly admitted (kind of) that they’ve left their customers “high and dry” with this control board issue. They published this Class Code 91 Letter (though they never actually explain what “class code 91” means and Google wasn’t any help) with a list of all the model numbers that […] How to Fix a Whirlpool & KitchenAid W10219463 / 2307028 ...This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged 2307028 capacitor control board CoreCentric DIY fix FixYourBoard fridge JennAir Kenmore KitchenAid Maytag refrigerator relay Repair replace W10219463 Whirlpool on March 6, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3057 days ago)
Shh… I borrowed my wife’s Ruger LCR to shoot this video. Don’t tell her! And apologies for the slightly blurry video. I touched the lens after cleaning and lubing a gun, and still had some FrogLube on my hands! How to Field Strip a Ruger LCR .38 SpecialThis entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged .38 Special field strip revolver Ruger LCR on March 4, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
1 Everybody knows that James Bond doesn’t field strip his own Walther PPK… he leaves that kind of rubbish to the crew at Q Branch. But now YOU can field strip your Walther PPK, so it will always be ready for whatever secret agent adventures you’re planning. How to Field Strip a Walther PPK .380ACPThis entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged Ferrari Steve field strip how to PPK Walther on March 1, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
If you’re ever lucky enough to get your hands on a bad boy like the Desert Eagle .50, then you better figure out how to take care of it. This field stripping video will walk you through it. How to Field Strip a Desert Eagle .50This entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged .50 Desert Eagle Ferrari Steve field strip how to on March 1, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
If you know how to field strip a Glock, then you already know how to field strip a Walther PPQ. But that shouldn’t stop you from watching this awesome video anyway! How to Field Strip a Walther PPQThis entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged 9mm Ferrari Steve field strip how to PPQ Walther on March 1, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
The Glock 17, 19, and 26 are the “Daddy Bear,” “Momma Bear,” and “Baby Bear” of the handgun world. In this how-to video, I discuss how to field strip them quickly and easily… just as with any other Glock out there! How to Field Strip a Glock 17, Glock 19, Glock ...This entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged 9mm Ferrari Steve field strip Glock 17 Glock 19 Glock 26 how to on February 20, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
1 Let’s be honest. You probably only bought this gun because it’s what the Navy SEALs carry. There are way worse reasons to buy stuff. But owning a Sig Sauer P226 MK25 does not make you a Navy SEAL. However, at least you can field strip yours like the Navy SEALs […] How to Field Strip a Sig Sauer P226 MK 25 ...This entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos on February 20, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
4 Here’s my latest how-to video, in which I unbox my new Sig Sauer 1911 TACOPS and walk through how to easily field strip and re-assemble it. Hope you enjoy it! Sig Sauer 1911 TACOPS Unbox & Field Strip VideoThis entry was posted in Guns Reference Videos and tagged 1911 Ferrari Steve field strip gun Sig Sauer TACOPS video on February 19, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3781 days ago)
32 I’m going to start out this blog post by saying you should NOT do this. I repeat: do NOT do this. There’s at least a 50/50 chance that if you try this, it won’t work and you could potentially fry your router beyond the point of recovery. You might even […] How to Unbrick a Netgear WNDR3400 N600 Router after a ...This entry was posted in Reference Technology and tagged bad DD-WRT flash DD-WRT failed flash N600 Netgear pin short recover bricked router WNDR3400 on January 19, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3943 days ago)
3 So my buddy Greg Ellis hits me up on Skype this morning and asks if I have time to “take a walk”, which is how we like to meet and discuss business. We both like exercise, and it’s a great way to get both the blood and entrepreneurial juices flowing. […] Creating a Sheet Metal Bracket to Keep a Furnace Filter ...This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged bracket DIY duct work furnace filter HVAC on January 4, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3947 days ago)
1 As we wrap up our Holiday vacation here at the Utah house, I’ve been tinkering with some home improvement projects (part of how I relax on vacation really is by fixing stuff). So today, I did two quick, cheap, and simple projects today to reduce the energy use of our […] Two Cheap and Easy Water Heater Money Saving TipsThis entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged DIY foam insulation tubes insulation plumbing save money water heater series water heater on January 4, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3947 days ago)
5 The climate in Utah is particularly arid, both in the summer and the winter, and so I had my builder install a Lennox whole-house humidifier as part of our HVAC system in the Utah house. It helps keep us feeling comfortable at lower temperatures, meaning we save money on heating. […] Installing a Water Pressure Gauge and Hot Water Feed to ...This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged DIY ecobee hot water how to connect humidifier humidifier plumbing whole house humidifier on January 4, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3947 days ago)
12 In my original review of my very first Ecobee Smart Thermostat, I described how I had wired my Ecobee’s equipment interface to my whole-house evaporative humidifier at the Utah house. Because my furnace’s control board had a 24V HUM connector, I used that connector to help activate the humidifier. The […] How to Wire a Humidifier to an Ecobee Smart ThermostatThis entry was posted in DIY Home Theater & Automation Reference Technology and tagged DIY ecobee how to how to wire humidifier to ecobee humidifier plumbing wiring on December 31, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3947 days ago)
20 As a follow-up to my previous post on home maintenance parts every homeowner should have in their house right now, I’ve put together this list of basic tools and supplies for any homeowner that wishes to attempt of basic home maintenance on their own. You may not believe me, but […] Basic DIY Tools & Supplies Every Homeowner NeedsThis entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged DIY DIY tools homeowner project tools on December 29, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3964 days ago)
3 As I’ve taught myself a number of DIY home maintenance tasks over the years, I’ve noticed a trend: things tend to break at the worst possible time. When did my water heater’s TPR valve fail and start to spray water in the basement? At 10PM… when it was too late for […] Home Maintenance Parts You Should Have In Your House Right ...This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged anode DIY filter fuse parts pieces replacement parts thermocouple valve water heater on December 29, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3962 days ago)
This post is primarily a how-to for my own benefit, since I own a total of five APC S20 BLK battery backup units running a variety of things at the house from AV gear to a rack of servers. That means there’s a chance I’ll need to replace the battery […] How To: Swap RB63 UPS Batteries in an APC S20 ...This entry was posted in DIY Home Theater & Automation Reference Technology and tagged APC batteries RB63 replace UPS batteries S20 BLK UPS on November 18, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3947 days ago)
1 If you’re a cheapskate (er… frugal) like me, and you like to do as much of your own service on your Sea Doo PWCs yourself, then hopefully this OEM parts reference will be helpful. It started out as a list just for my personal use when I starting doing my […] Sea Doo BRP OEM Parts Cross ReferenceThis entry was posted in DIY Reference Sea Doo and tagged cross reference look up lookup OEM parts replacement Sea Doo on November 9, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4007 days ago)
1 After upgrading from Nagios 4.0 to 4.0.1, I attempted to manually reschedule a check of all services on a particular host, I received the following error: Error: Could not open command file ‘/usr/local/nagios/var/rw/nagios.cmd’ for update! The source of the problem turned out to be a permissions issue with the nagios.cmd […] How to Fix Error: Could not open command file ‘/usr/local/nagios/var/rw/nagios.cmd’ ...This entry was posted in Linux Reference Technology and tagged error Linux nagios nagios.cmd permissions on November 2, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4021 days ago)
The purpose of this post is to track maintenance, modifications, and speed testing for my 2006 Sea Doo RXP PWCs. Most of what I’ve learned (and am still learning) about Sea Doo modding is from my participation in the GreenHulk Performance PWC forums. I strongly encourage anyone who is interested […] SeaDoo RXP Maintenance & ModsThis entry was posted in DIY Reference Sea Doo and tagged GPS maintenance mods Sea Doo speed on August 21, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4095 days ago)
7 If you install an aftermarket air intake in your Seadoo, it’s best to also install a catch can at the same time. What exactly does a catch can… catch? It’s designed to catch oil, gas, and other sludgy fluid that might otherwise end up inside your supercharger and your engine. […] HowTo: Seadoo Catch Can / Oil Breather SystemThis entry was posted in DIY Reference Sea Doo and tagged air intake catch can DIY diy catch can fizzle catch can home made catch can riva catch can Sea Doo on August 17, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4087 days ago)
14 In an effort to extend my WiFi coverage outside our vacation home on a lake, I purchased a Ubiquiti NanoStation LOCO M5. My goal was to provide a strong WiFi signal a few hundred feet into the back yard, onto the beach, and all the way out to the dock. […] Connecting iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) to Ubiquiti NanoStation M5 ...This entry was posted in iPhone Linux Reference Technology and tagged 20MHz 5Ghz Apple channel channel width compatible configuration DFS frequency iOS iPad iPhone iPod LOCO NanoStation NanoStation M5 NSM5 settings troubleshoot Uqibuiti WiFi on July 15, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3422 days ago)