Reminds me of the 60's

When I first saw this item my mind went back to my childhood. I can vividly remember traveling on what seemed like endless trips in our family "boat". Actually it was a Buick LeSabre 1963. To a kid the interior seemed as big as a room in the house. At the time I did not realize how frugal(cheap) my parents were. Looking back I can see many lessons they taught me on how to save money. One was an item very much like this one, which is called an Auto Beverage Warmer. We always had one on our car for long trips. Neither my mother nor my father could survive for more than a few hours without drinking a cup of coffee. They also grew up in a time, the Great Depression, where they had to conserve every way the could to survive. They rarely purchased coffee, at restaurants or convenience stores like we do today. They packed coffee, cups, spoons, sugar, creamer, and whatever items they needed to make their own as the traveled, with the help of their 1960's era water warmer.

Incorrect way to use a median

Correct way to use a median

Best way to exercise -- Mini Stepper

Experts say the best way to exercise is to work out your arms and legs at the same time. That gives the best results in the shortest period of time. Working arms and legs at the same burns more calories, increases cardio conditioning and increases your results in the shortest period of time.
The Mini Stepper is a very easy way to get a whole body work out in a quick and easy way. See a demonstration below.

How to Make Your Microwave Last Longer

How to Make a Microwave Oven Last Longer

Video by OneCheapDad

A large number of microwave ovens fail sooner than expected because of overheating capacitors, switches, or fuses. A capacitor or fuse can cost as little as 5 bucks but can shut down a microwave completely. While the part is usually very inexpensive, it is generally not feasible to try to repair because it is so complicated to locate the failed part and then to replace it. 

I have discovered a simple trick to operating a microwave that will greatly extend the life of a microwave.

The secret to longevity of a microwave is to-----

PRESS THE STOP BUTTON BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR

 Most people open the door while the microwave is still running or while it is beeping to notify the timer has ended. This is the one mistake most people make that shortens the life span of most microwaves. When you open the door prior to pressing the stop button, it causes capacitors to overheat. Over time, they fail. This is a major reason microwave ovens fail. 

The remedy is to always press the stop button before you open the door. Even if the time has ended, and it is beeping, go ahead and press the stop button.

  

January 12, 2014
     This is One Cheap Dad's very first blog. OCD has owned a computer and has been on the web for several years. This is the first attempt to set up and use a blog. OCD will attempt to learn how to add content such as photos and videos.
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