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Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for 50 years now -- including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller, you've got a good idea of who I am.

The environment can affect our health in many ways. It only seems logical that pain, mood, and general well-being would all be affected by changes in the weather, as that is all part of the environment we live in.

Leaf blowers are commonly seen as the simpler, faster option when it comes to gathering leaves in the Fall. But are they really more efficient than raking?

Here are 12 things that need to get done around the house before winter. This list of reminders will help you get a head start on your fall house chores

We don't just have ONE rake anymore! We all have many rakes for very specific uses. Here are 13 different types of yard rakes & how to choose the best one.

Post-hurricane safety tips and survival tactics. These 3 things can make ALL the difference in whether you can survive after a hurricane... or not.

Aqua Magic toilets made by Thetford are the most common in RVs. And these RV toilet parts are readily available. Here's how to repair an RV toilet yourself.

Not using your inground pool as much? A pool Deckover ends costly pool maintenance and gives you more usable living space. See examples, costs, pros & cons.

RV Water Tanks Explained: Here's everything you need to know about the black water, gray water, and potable water tanks on your RV.

A fulltime RVer shows 1) What NOT do if your RV toilet keeps clogging 2) What you SHOULD do to fix a clogged RV toilet 3) How to prevent RV toilet clogs for good!