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Not going to do better than the OE coils. Why the desire to replace? They are not maintenance items and tend to last and last. If you find yourself with a bad coil, replace that one. Mopar 68238603AA or its NGK equivalent (48716) would be my choices.

While there are many reasons to live in South Texas (weather, beaches, overall affordability, etc.), it's the people that make Corpus Christi a real gem. Despite a population north of 300K, our city has a small town feel where neighbors actually know each other and where everyone feels welcome...

Fifty bucks for a drain plug? Good grief! What's with this almost unhealthy aversion to getting a little oil on yourself? It wipes off, you know. So many grandfathers are shaking their heads or turning over in their graves right now.

To be precise, there are 11 different spring combinations for most Gen V vans. And most quick struts are indeed a compromise for the sake of convenience. Not only can the mounts be suspect, but also the springs, cushions, and quality of assembly...as virtually all of the offerings are from...

A few years ago I had this nasty looking tree about 20 feet tall with an 8-inch trunk diameter. Don't know what type of tree it was, but it dropped about a million little brown spiky balls the locals (St Louis area) called "popcorn balls." I cut it down and left about 2 inches of stump above...

I always wonder how and when the arbitrary $10K figure entered into the conversation and why it's often cited as indisputable fact. For those willing to do their homework, there are myriad solid cars available for far less. The above statements are simply untrue...especially if you know how...

Flew from Philly (to DFW) on an AA 787-9 (not -900, BTW) a few weeks ago. Used miles to upgrade into premium economy for extra legroom. Was our first 787 ride; very impressed with the smoothness. And watching the flex on those CFRP wings is incredible!

Over the course of my Air Force career I've been fortunate enough to have visited over 30 countries. While most were in an official capacity, I've done my share of tourism as well. Fully agree most people should go abroad if willing and able, if for no other reason than to cement the fact we...

Great tool for any DIY ladies out there. Will definitely keep those nails clean. Perhaps they'll offer a full-body HAZMAT style suit to stay clean while changing those oil filters. A person could get splashed and suffer a very nasty stain on their North Face working-on-the-car shirt.

Like every chain that proliferates far beyond their home turf these days, Portillo's is up on price and down on quality (and charm). Visiting Portillo's in the Houston suburbs (and soon to be north of San Antonio) isn't the same as the old two-story experience on Ontario St. on Chicago's north...

Like Boomer said, thoroughly sand and re-varnish. You could alternatively use a polyurethane coating, but good ol' varnish is what you probably want. Leave the clear coat in the garage where it belongs.

For PAX flights they use a palletized latrine. Not the greatest, but actually has a reading light if you need to have a seat.

What a gem that place is! Took the family up there several times while at Holloman AFB.

You make very interesting observations. How much of the slowdown can be attributed to markets seeking equilibrium...especially in comparison to the asinine pricing that was omnipresent a few years ago? Add to that a definite slowdown in writing mortgages for high-risk roaches... We bought our...

Agree...but only for oil changes. Brakes, tire rotations, etc. require jackstands or a lift.

There should be an exposed area on the front subframe with a small embossed triangle facing outward; this is the lifting/jackstand area. See #3 in the illustration: A popular upgrade is to bolt jacking pads into these areas. See these links...

Trying to get away from grooved/ornate baseboards. Really want something thinner and smooth that's much easier to keep clean. I like Cujet's setup. I'll probably just install taller baseboard and grout it in at the bottom for a clean look.

Nope...just replacing baseboards

Should have mentioned that...the last homeowner did the quarter-round addition in all four bedrooms and we think it looks terrible (and collects more gunk at the seam). I refinished one of these setups in a spare bedroom because the previous owner installed LVP but didn't pull the existing...

I'm doing a lot of house remodeling and just came across what I think is an unusual shortcut taken by the home builder 20+ years ago. In pulling some hallway baseboards in order to replace them, I noticed they must have been installed before the tile floor was installed. In other words, the...