Thomas H Forthe
A life long passion for reading the written word, a longing to contribute a few of my own, and the agony of being held at arms length by life in all its varying dependencies that refused to allow it for so many years.
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Mesa State College, trade school-sheetmetal
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The Right Questions to Ask a Remodeling ContractorThe correct questions to ask prospective contractors before hiring them, and the reasons behind those questions.
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Avoiding Contractor FraudA guide to avoiding a dishonest contractor. What to require from a contractor. -
Wood Burning Stoves, Installation Do's and Don'ts for the HomeownerA guide to some of the codes a homeowner may encounter when installing a wood burning stove in their home.
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Pressure Washing Your Home!A guide to pressure washing a house to prepare for painting, or just a general cleaning.
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The Boat Yard, a Review of the Panama City, Florida RestaurantA review of The Boat Yard, a local seafood resaurant of quality.
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Florida's Best Kept Secret, Fresh Water Spring Fed Creeks - Ecofina CreekAn overview of my trips into the Econfina creek watershed and its cooling effects on a work worn body. -
Dolphins in the Backyard!A few of the salt water species that come by for a visit from time to time in our backyard bayou off of the Gulf of Mexico. -
String, the Ultimate ToolThe different uses of string as a tool in construction.
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Do it Yourself Tips and Tricks for Building ConstructionTips and tools that make home improvements easier on the homeowner.
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Alternative News Sites that Cover Unconventional NewsA guide to some of the alternative news sites that are less well known, and the subjects they cover.
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How Big is the Internet, and How Does One Measure a World Wide Phenomenon?A guide to how big the internet really is, backed up with some statistics.
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Indexing and the InternetA guide to show writers how to check for indexing and to explain the process as well as what can cause it not to index.
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Propane Conversions: A Must when Appliances Normally Come Ready for Natural Gas!A general guide to converting an appliance from natural gas to propane and why it has to be done when using propane.
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Cutting a Hole in Your Ceiling, the Safe and Easy WayA how-to guide on cutting a hole in the ceiling safely when the need arises.
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Alligators and Avoiding an Up Close and Personal Experience with the Mighty ReptileA guide to avoiding close contact with a fearsome predator, the American alligator. -
Krakatoa, Volcanic Eruption Felt Around the World!An overview of the destruction caused by the eruption of Krakatoa and its rebirth and present growth. -
Feral Children Can Be Victims of Child Abuse and NeglectA guide to the subject of feral children with examples and statistics on child abuse. Feral children that are abuse cases are caused by confinement and neglect.
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Building a Workbench Without a Leg to Stand On. Part OneThe first part of a three part series.
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Building a Workbench on Wheels: Part ThreeBuilding a rolling workbench is a how-to article. Based on my own experience from building many of them. This article includes a material list and a tool list to complete the project. -
Building a Workbench, Without a Leg to Stand On: Part TwoThe second part of a series of articles on building a workbench. This article is, a how to, on building a workbench attached to a wall without legs in the way ( they angle back to the wall.) -
Role Playing Games and Their Evolution from the Paper and Pencil DaysA short history of role playing games and its evolution from a pencil and paper game into the MMORPG's of today with millions of players. the economy of those games is transferring over to the real world economy and how.
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A Tool Kit for the Home that Everyone Should HaveA handy guide to tools that everyone should have in their home. -
Building a Model Car: A Guide to Get You StartedA guide for beginning modelers. Tips on improving their models and their skills. -
Model Car Building: A Scale Model of Your Favorite Car is a Great Hobby!A guide to some of the things that can be done to a model car to add realism with detail.
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Plastic Car Models and the Spare Parts Box!A guide to storing spare model parts and why you should keep them. -
Energy Efficiency, Home Energy Savings Are Possible!Energy saving tips for the home, covering lights insulation and appliances. -
A Scale Model or a Model Car Makes a Perfect Gift for a Boy or Girl from the Age of Eight and Up!A guide to starting a child in the scale model hobby and where it can take them. The hobby is far from just for kids and can grow into a life long passion.
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Alternative Energy, Wind and Solar Power in the HomeA guide to alternative energy sources for the home and an explanation of both wind and solar power. -
Terminating Termites: Avoiding Wood-Eating InsectsMost termites are subterranean, living in tunnels that can be hundreds of feet from their food source and tunneling to and from that new diner they intend to feast at inside your home. -
Great Cat Toys: Keeping Cats Busy for Hours with Inexpensive "Gifts"Cat toys can bring hours of fun, and if timed correctly, hours of blissful sleep to the kittens' new adoptees. -
Blizzard Has Announced Diablo III is in the Works!A review of Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming release Diablo III, including information released on character classes and monsters.
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How to Hang Things on Your Walls & Make Them Stay Put!A how-to article on the correct way to hang items from walls and how not to.
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Custom Made Paving Stones: A Great Addition to Any Garden SpotA guide to building your own paving stones for yard or garden.
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Building or Repairing Concrete Sidewalks Around the HomeA guide to the process of creating new concrete walkways or sidewalks. A step by step guide on everything from building forms to ordering and pouring the concrete.
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How to Mix Concrete for Your Remodeling ProjectA how-to guide on mixing concrete correctly.
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Advanced Techniques for Plastic Model Painting with Spray CansHere is a guide to advancing the skills of a beginning modeler in applying spray paint.
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Building a Utility Trailer to Suit Your Needs Without Breaking the Bank!How to turn an old pickup box trailer into the trailer you really need. A guide to the ins and outs of building a trailer to suit your needs
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Installing New Energy Efficient Windows in Your HomeThis article offers a step by step guide on how to install new windows in your home a guide on measuring as well.
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Lawn Mowers and Other Gasoline Powered Equipment Need Yearly MaintenanceWinterizing your lawn and garden equipment, what to look for, the things you need to do to keep your equipment in top shape and allow it to do its job the next time it's needed.
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Ah, the Adventures of Cutting Your Very Own Christmas TreeCutting the perfect Christmas tree brings back some "special" memories!
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What to Do for a Christmas Eve Outing with Your FamilyA tradition in our family, taking a drive on Christmas eve to view the light show.
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Blogging Can Be a Lot of Fun, Here Are a Few Tips to Get You Started with Your New Free Blog!Want to start a blog but don't know how? Try these tips.
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How to Choose a New Heating and Air Conditioning Unit for Your Home ComfortThis article offers a guide to choosing a new heating and air conditioning system.
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There Are Prerequisites to Building Your New Boat Dock!A guide to the process of building codes and permits for building a boat dock.
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How to Replace a Broken Window Pane in a Wood Framed Window!Broken window panes in the old style wooden windows got you down? Well here is how top replace them, without too much pain!
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How to Complete Your Interior Painting Project and Achieve a Professionally Finished LookHow to complete an interior painting project in a step by step guide. From start to finish, complete with tips on cleaning your brush and how best to apply the paint.
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Repairing Holes in Sheetrock the Right WayRepairing a large or small hole in your sheetrock is pretty simple, this article will give you a step by step guide to see you through it.
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Detroit Beware, the 2009 Dodge Challenger Has ArrivedSeeing is believing and seeing the all new 2009 Dodge Challenger can make you fall in love all over again with a new car! Three different models are discussed and their options.
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Fringe: The New SCI-FI Thriller from FoxFringe, a new series on the Fox network is based on 'fringe' science. A "pattern" has been found and linked to terrorist attacks using fringe science at its worst. This is a review of the cast and their characters. The show is well worth a look!
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Six of the Most Common Mistakes Made in the Plastic Model HobbyTips on avoiding the six most common mistakes new hobbyests make in plastic model building
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A Guide to Basic Plastic Modeling ToolsA guide to necessary tools for beginning plastic modelers, most of the items are reasonably priced and some are free.
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Sarah Palin Has a New Political LimerickA political limerick for Sarah Palin
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A Guide to the Cast of SmallvilleSmallville, now in its eighth season, has had a great cast to work with, featuring many stars as well as guests from other Superman movies and TV shows.
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Concrete Epoxy Patch, Repairing Cinder Block Wall Cracks or HolesPatching cracks and holes in concrete or cinderblock walls is really not that hard, heres a step by step guide
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Ceramic Tile Flooring and Staying Sane While Installing ItInstalling ceramic floor tile isn't rocket science, but using your math skills can't hurt. Careful measurements, some foresight and laying out the tile can save you a lot of hair pulling later!
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Misspelling Words, or is it Mis-editing Them?Finding misspellings in your finished work, an adventure in editing!
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Truck Driving: the Next Career for You?a guide for those who are considering trucking as a way of life, from a road knights perspective.
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The Mighty Fleaa truely dispicable creature
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The Grass it Growsa poem by a non proseable writter
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Bigfoot, Not Just for Hoaxers Anymore!A thorough review of the bfro website listing its content.
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Bigfoot Hoaxers BewareThree men create bigfoot hoax with halloween costume to gain financially, but may be heald responsible in the end
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Sarah Palin Victim or Barracuda?attacks on Sarah Palins charecter were summarily put to rest with her accetance speech before the Republican National Convention. her experience shows for itself and shes a fighter
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Sarah Palin Vs Hillary Clinton in 2012?A comparison of candidates in 2012.
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Do You Need to Replace the Filter in Your Home Heating-and-Cooling Equipment?a few reasons to replace or clean the filters more often such as pollen, bacteria and ozone