They say that nothing can beat bolt-action rifles for accuracy. But for what they lack in accuracy, semi-automatic rifles make up in sheer number of bullets fired. But, as my father and perhaps your father told you, “If you make the first one count, you won’t need a second.” My dad also told me “bullets aren’t free.” That is especially true these days as the price of bullets has gone way up. I thought my dad had lost it when I saw the thousands of rounds he has stockpiled around the property. But I can see his point. Sorta. At least I will know where to go when the zombie apocalypse is upon us. Read the full article “How to Clean a Bolt-Action Rifle“
The pump-action shotgun is perhaps one of the coolest guns ever. The only exception may be the sawed off, but those aren’t always exactly legal. The pump is one of the guns that I would definitely want to have when it comes time for the zombie apocalypse. It is versatile and extremely effective at relieving zombies of their brains. Of course I would also want a couple of pistols and a bat, but I think I’m getting off subject. There are other uses for pump shotguns, like hunting birds, which is fun and rewarding. Duck is a tasty critter. But one often overlooked component of shotgun ownership is cleaning it at regular intervals, primarily when it’s been fired. This article attempts to break down shotgun cleaning into 8 steps, which include tips on the most useful tools to use. Gun cleaning is quite simple with the proper tools. In fact, it only takes a few minutes to fully clean your gun. Continue reading and see for yourself.
I have been using the lever-action Marlin 30-30 for 15 years now, and it is still in great shape as you will see from the pictures - once you read the article. I don’t know if it’s just my gun, but these puppies are heavy. I got my first 30-06 this year and that thing is way lighter than this. I think it’s the weight of this gun that appeals to me. Its projectile will plow through brush, whereas it seems the 30-06 can be deflected by the tiniest things, like a leaf for example. But they are both tools, both with an intended purpose, and both must be clean in order to perform properly, so let’s get to cleaning the lever-actioned rifle.
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Cleaning a shotgun is an often overlooked simple procedure that can add life to your weapon. You should clean your shotgun each time you fire it. If you put the gun away without cleaning and oiling it, you run the risk of developing rust on your gun. The double-barreled shotgun is the easiest shotgun to disassemble and clean. It breaks into three basic pieces. And if you have the proper cleaning equipment, you will be able to fully clean and oil your gun in a few minutes—a few minutes that may add a few years to your weapon’s life. Read the full article and learn the best way to clean a double barreled shotgun.
While we should all be most pleased that our skin has evolved with such an efficient way to keep itself clean, waterproofed and relatively free of infection, we aren’t. Many of us, despite how efficient they are, harbor a great desire to get rid of pores. For us, you see, it seems the main purpose of pores is to sit there on our faces, collect as much crap as they possibly can, and try to out-compete neighboring pores in an arms race to see who can appear to be the largest and most feared of all pores. Big pores are, in the most simplest of terms, a pain in the ass. They’re quite noticeable, clog easily, and make us self conscious. Thus, getting rid of big pores, or at least reducing their appearance, becomes a priority. Luckily, getting rid of clogged pores and reducing their appearance does not require the use of atomic weapons. In fact, the best thing you can use to get rid of large pores is a gentle hand. If you would like to know how this can be accomplished, check out my article: How to Get Rid of Pores.
Most of the time pain is temporary and therefore tolerable. Scrapes, cuts, sprained ankles, bruises - most people can easily deal with these superficial, trivial injuries because we understand them and know that in time the pain will subside. Even broken bones and many surgeries can be easily treated with some pain medicine and time to mend. This immediate, temporary kind of pain is called “acute pain”. When pain is either constant or intermittent for six months or more, you’re dealing with chronic pain. Chronic pain can make life miserable. Of course it makes work difficult, but the stress and anxiety that results from chronic pain makes everything a challenge - from enjoying the smallest pleasures to upholding the greatest responsibilities. Unfortunately, many chronic pain sufferers don’t know that there are many ways to get rid of pain beyond pills and medications. They also may not completely understand how pain works - the interplay between nerves, spine, and brain that leads to discomfort. You can learn about the pain process and how to get rid of pain (or at least manage it) in my latest article in which I discuss pain clinics, pain specialists, practical at-home therapies, as well as alternative and complementary pain treatments.
It’s finally come to this…your home has become so out-of-control, so chaotic that you’ve turned to the Internet to learn how to clean house. Risky, but if you’ve made it here you’re heading in the right direction. Here at How to Clean Things our philosophy is that house cleaning should be easy, low-maintenance, and non-toxic. Sounds simple enough, but following through on this will show you how different this strategy is compared to the just-spray-this-on-it, take-some-speed-and-clean-all-day method pushed by our commercial culture. We are constantly urged to bring more things into our homes, and when things get dirty, we use untested chemicals to get the job done. Yikes. (That’s right…yikes.) Read my latest article on how to clean a house, lest you end up like Mrs. Cuddles Bear.
Sinus congestion is just one of those things that we suffer through all year. In the summer, we suffer from allergies and related congestion. In the winter, we have cold and flu season. And all year long we are subject to sinus infections, sinusitis and various irritation of the sinuses that can cause nasal congestion. But, whatever the cause, nasal congestion relief is possible. From over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants, to prescription-strength relief of sinus congestion symptoms, you can find quick and easy relief. Just read my article How to Get Rid of Nasal Congestion, and you can find the best ways to get rid of nasal congestion and get back to breathing from one, or even two nostrils.
When I was nearing completion on my research for the article How to Clean Laminate, I sent an email to one of my very close friends (who I know to have laminate floors) to ask her if she had any laminate floor cleaning tips. What she told me was rather astonishing. While she did confirm for me that it’s not necessary to clean laminate flooring very often, she also confirmed my suspicions that it’s pretty common for people to not know how to clean laminate flooring correctly. Almost everything she told me she was doing to clean laminate wood floors was in direct opposition to my own research… research that included care instructions from several manufacturers of laminate flooring. Needless to say, the moment I get this blog post finished, I’ll be sending her a link to this article. I’m just hoping she hasn’t already done irreparable damage to her wood laminate flooring. And while I’m at it, may I suggest that you, too, read my article on cleaning laminate flooring.