Canadian History is often described as boring. As a homeschooling mom of high schoolers, I understand the challenges of finding engaging and informative resources for Canadian History. It can be tempting to overlook our own country’s history in favor of more widely discussed topics, but as Canadians, it’s important for us and our children to…
As a working homeschool mom, keeping up with housekeeping can be a challenge. That’s why creating practical cleaning routines for kids is essential. Including your children in cleaning tasks not only teaches responsibility but also helps share the workload. But with all the cleaning tips for busy moms out there, it can be overwhelming to…
You know your Hustler zero turn best so when the engine seems to be running rough, it’s time to find the problem and fix it. A Huster mower runs rough when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark due to a plugged air filter, stuck choke, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty …
Smoke coming from your chainsaw can be alarming. The last thing you want to do is damage your saw. I’ll go through things that can cause this to happen so you can fix it and hopefully avoid extensive damage. A Poulan chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain, too much …
You notice your mower isn’t giving you the power it once did. It could be simply due to overworking your engine or indicate something more serious developing. A Husqvarna mower loses power when the engine runs hot or doesn’t get good airflow and fuel flow. This can be the result of a low engine oil …
The engine acts like it wants to start. You can hear it turning over, but it just won’t fire up. A Husqvarna mower turns over but won’t start when there is a lack of air, fuel, or spark to form combustion. This may be caused by a wrong choke setting, plugged air filter, clogged fuel …
Planning a curriculum for your child can be overwhelming! To make things simpler, it’s essential to ask questions when choosing a homeschool program, the right questions. With a quick search on Google, you’ll be inundated with countless options, and as a new homeschooler, it can be daunting to figure out how homeschooling works. To simplify…
You press the throttle and notice the chain is moving slowly or not turning at all on the bar. I’ll share how worn parts, wrong adjustments, or insufficient lubrication can affect chain movement. A Poulan chainsaw chain won’t move, turn, or spin when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, the …
Did you know there is a difference between a lap quilt and a throw quilt? When I first started creating quilts for other people, I thought they were basically the same thing. However, I quickly found out that they are different sizes entirely. Today, we will focus on the different attributes of lap quilts, such … Read more
Barn quilts are a well-loved tradition in rural areas and have gained more popularity in the past couple of decades. Whoever came up with the idea to use quilt patterns for barn art was a genius. Though the origin of the first barn quilt is unknown, what is certain is that barn quilts exude a … Read more