Author Archives: matthannan

Natural Deodorant, Round 2

Posted on 5 January 2013 by matthannan

I bet you were hoping that I had forgotten about this silly project and just moved back to Degree for Men, right? Nope! It is time for an update.

A couple of weeks back, I started running low on the deodorant in the refilled stick.… Read the rest

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Gear Shifter Light!!!

Posted on 27 December 2012 by matthannan

Yesterday, I replaced the gear shifter light. This involved removing two concealed bolts and popping some plastic tabs. I used these instructions and the job was done in maybe 20 minutes. I involved the Nexus 7 tablet that I received for Christmas in the process, propping it up between the dashboard and the windshield.… Read the rest

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Side Marker Light Installation DIY

Posted on 19 December 2012 by matthannan

Side Marker Light Installation DIY.

Dear, Matt.
Please check if these lights work.
Love,
Matt… Read the rest

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Volvo Lights, Phase 1, Complete!

Posted on 18 December 2012 by matthannan

w00t!

  • Headlight switch seems to only have one light on and could possibly have two. There are five bulbs in the radio! There could easily be two in a headlight switch!! There are two bulbs in here. One for headlights, one for parking lights.
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    Light

    Posted on 18 December 2012 by matthannan

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    Very Small Lights.

    Here is a link to a great write-up on removing the switch from the dash, the bulb from the switch and then the bulb from the housing! At $0.59 each, I am good with just replacing the entire bulb and housing.… Read the rest

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    A Layout Kit | Startwoodworking.com

    Posted on 18 December 2012 by matthannan

    A Layout Kit | Startwoodworking.com.

    Sketchup models and layout ideas… Read the rest

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    Make a Miter Saw Work Station: Part 1 | THISisCarpentry

    Posted on 18 December 2012 by matthannan

    Make a Miter Saw Work Station: Part 1 | THISisCarpentry.

    I like this stand and I especially like the pocket hole jig that they use! Fancy!! Some good ideas for “mods” for the saw in Part 2. Nothing crazy, but decent ideas for fences, etc.… Read the rest

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    Volvo Lights

    Posted on 18 December 2012 by matthannan

    The radio and dash switch lights arrived last night. They are tiny tiny. I will grab a picture tonight as I start replacing burned out bulbs. I don’t think I’ll get as far as the radio tonight, but the dash switches shouldn’t be that difficult.… Read the rest

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    Email to my wife about the Newtown, CT school shooting

    Posted on 14 December 2012 by matthannan

    Stumbled into a rat’s nest of comments following an article about the shooting.
    The Liberals are angry about the lack of gun laws in this country.
    And the Conservatives are angry that the Liberals want to take their guns away.
    They are all just mad.… Read the rest

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    Volvo and Child Safety Seats

    Posted on 13 December 2012 by matthannan

    Hmmmm…

    If you have a child who needs to ride in a carseat, you will love Volvo. You will want to kiss the designer of the seatbelt buckle, because it has a locking clip built in. For the first month and a half, the only car either my wife or I had ever installed a carseat in was our S70, and we never understood the stigma of locking clips.

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