Not Handsome but Handy

The key fob on my Ram was not working properly. I decided to open it up to see what the problem was. I found that the metal discs for the lock and unlock buttons had moved out of place and were not longer making contact on the correct parts of the circuit board. After a quick clean-up I put the discs in the right location and taped them down to keep them from moving again. This solved the problem and I haven't had any issues since. I have also done this fix on a Dodge Caravan in the past so it would work for other Stellantis brands that have similar key fobs such as Jeep and Chrysler.

Replacing a steering stabilizer (aka shimmy shock) on a Jeep Wrangler JK. This should smooth out some of the road vibrations felt in the steering. https://partsmatrix.com/Product/KYB--SS11318--STEERING--STABILIZER__758581/FC5957F3-7305-4D4A-AD57-A3024E43FBAF

This is a short update video on the current state of my Hayabusa powered civic project and the little bit of progress that I"ve made.

Replacing factory Brembo brake pads on a C8 Corvette Z06 with StopTech Sport Ceramic brake pads. These brake pads will offer great street driving feel and keep the brake dust down, keeping the wheels cleaner longer. Front pads: https://partsmatrix.com/Product/PowerStop--Z26--2444--Z26--STREET--PAD--W--HDW__2157728/ABD6A3DF-22BE-47E2-AFBE-001C04C55523 Rear pads: https://partsmatrix.com/Product/PowerStop--Z26--2503--Z26--STREET--PAD--W--HDW__2157728/CB2C630E-0724-42FC-9CD8-02282E34DF17

Installing a set of AUXITO X5 Series LED Headlight bulbs into a 2015 Toyota Rav4 and comparing to factory halogen bulbs. Link to LED bulbs featured in video: https://bit.ly/4w5Cl3h Use coupon code NHBH to save 15%

Yet another year of puzzles, games and treats.

Replacing the front brake disc and pads on a 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Van. The process would be the same for a GMC Savanna 2500 For replacement parts visit Parts Matrix and use coupon code 'NHBH' for savings. http://partsmatrix.ca

Replacing diesel fuel lines in a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the Duramax diesel engine. For this job I partnered with Lines-to-go and installed one of their oem-quality stainless steel fuel line sets. You can find your own quality replacements at LinesToGo.com For the set featured here visit: https://www.linestogo.com/products/chevy-silverado-fuel-line-set-2009-c-k2500hd-3500-reg-cab-8-ft-bed-6-6l-diesel-w-engine-code-lbz-lmm-ss588-f5c-stainless-steel

Yet another year in my home garden. This year we struggled again with insects and a long drought. Despite this we still managed to get a nice little haul. Potatoes were smaller than usual but still enough to last us the winter. We did have more fruit this year than usual with the blueberry bushes doing really well and a nice bowl of grapes. Apples are an ongoing struggle but we did get a few edible ones off the trees. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Tilling 02:05 June 02:31 Planting 04:19 Watering 05:08 Tarps down 05:55 More planting 06:41 More water 07:13 All planted 08:43 First walkaround 11:45 New bugs 13:28 Strawberries 14:26 Baby grapes 15:08 Raspberry bushes 15:33 Blueberry bushes 16:44 Apple trees 18:14 Peach tree 19:33 Wild flower bed 20:26 Waterfall 20:54 July 21:04 Watering 21:54 Mystery plants 22:08 Striped Cucumber Beetles 23:23 Pumpkin plants 24:23 Visitor in the garden 25:00 Groundhog 25:48 Close up 27:45 Big cucumber plant DOA 28:04 Potato update 28:44 Something eating beans 29:40 More random potatoes 30:00 Finally carrots 30:36 Apples 30:56 Sunflowers 31:23 Nice pumpkin leaves 31:40 Rhubarb DOA 31:55 Grape plant so big 32:30 Raspberries 101 33:24 So many blueberries to come 33:51 Raspberries rejuvenated 34:31 Grapes 36:22 Marmotte 37:10 Finally more carrots 38:00 Lettuce 38:13 Groundhog 38:30 August 39:38 Disappointing cucumbers 42:34 Nice grapes 43:19 So many blueberries 45:15 Picking blueberries 45:46 Cute little cucumber plant 46:00 Dry summer forest fires 49:40 Something in the garden? 50:47 Corn pollinating 52:35 Grapes 53:31 Time to pick the grapes 54:34 September 54:45 Picking some potatoes and carrots for supper 55:28 Mid-September 56:29 Trampled cornstalks 57:31 Deer eating apples? 59:38 October 1:00:06 Picking apples 1:01:31 Treat for the deer 1:01:43 Picking corn 1:02:35 Potato picking 1:04:13 Tilling 1:06:24 Photos