January 2017

When I lived in Kansas city, Rusty had an unfinished basement.  Where others saw a crappy downstairs to be used for storage, I saw a black slate ready to be…

My Grandma, Eleanor Kuriger – Koniecki was such a wonderful woman. Through her younger years she worked harder than most people can imagine. As a single mother, she did piece…

I’ve always loved pinball, but only played here and there.  It was always frusterating to put a dollar or two in a machine and then have all 3 balls gone…

If you’re considering restoring an Elvira pinball machine, please read over the following tips I have listed.  Included below are the little things I found out through trial and error…I…

SPAWNING the RED GLASS BARBby: WILMA DUNCAN In late spring of 2001, a hobbyist friend sent me four of these beauties. I placed them in a 10 gallon planted tank.…

Years ago, I built a website for a woman named Wilma Duncan.  She is the author of this article.  The site has since been taken down (Wilma’s the Cause, a…

Aquatic Plant Fertilizer – Check out Yamato Green!  The absolute best aquatic plant fertilizer available!!! One Stop Shop – Check out Drs. Foster and Smith at LiveAquaria.com Photos of Beautifully…

I promise to add more to this section.  Here are a few good pointers I learned. 1- A planted aquarium keeps fish waste out of the water very well…You plants…