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Rick's Tid-Bits
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Registrace 15. 11. 2011
One of my gifts from God is: He gave me good troubleshooting skills. I am able to fix things and find solutions to problems and issues that I face. I post videos here to help others. I don't do fancy editing. Most of my videos are very basic. I just want to get the information posted, so others can see it, with the hope that it helps you too.
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How to Permanently Disable Auto Start Stop / Idle Stop and Go. Free! Fast. Easy. No Wiring!
Tired of how your car engine turns off / shuts down when you come to a stop? This is due to Auto Start Stop technology. I thought of a solution for this a long time ago. It's free! There's no wiring. You don't have to buy anything. You don't have to remove your console. And you can easily remove this if you want to. This has been working in our Hyundai Palisade for 5 years now! I believe it will work in many Hyundai's, Kia's, and possibly Genesis vehicles. I hope it works in a lot of other makes and models. Please let me know if it works in yours, or if it doesn't work in yours. How to turn off / disable stop start. How do I. Telluride. Sonata.
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King Arthur Clock Company Grandfather Clock
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1984 King Arthur Clock. My complete overview of it which includes: How it works. Hermle 451-050H Movement Operation. Westminster Chimes. Hour Strike. Brass Weights. Lyre and Pendulum Bob Time adjustment. Long Case, Tall Case / Cabinet Cleaning with GoJo Hand Cleaner - and wood restoration, polishing, and preserving with a Beeswax and Oil preservative. Replacing the leveling feet. Cleaning the G...
Carpenter Bees and Brake Cleaner = Done
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This is how I use Brake Cleaner to get rid of Carpenter Bees / Wood Boring Bees. Have something drilling round holes in you wood, deck, window trim, facia boards, wood siding, fence posts, dock, etc.? Have wood dust on the ground directly below a round hole? See a big Bumble Bees buzzing around? This fast, safe, and easy method will instantly get them out of the holes and tunnels and kill them....
How to Stop Birds from Building Nests, and Pooping around your House and Cars.
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This is how I stopped birds from building nests, and pooping around our house, porch, outdoor patio furniture, car mirrors, hanging plants, pots, and wreaths. I use blue plastic grocery bags to keep birds from nesting in my ceiling fan light fixture and front door wreaths. This would also work in places like your lean-to and under your deck. The problem with building nests in our plants is: The...
Never Buy Mulch Again. Buy Rock. One Time = Done - Forever!
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Tired of buying mulch every year? Tired of having mulch wash away across your sidewalk? Tired of weeds in your flower beds? Tired of the Black Dots of Mulch Mold that get on your cars or house? Replace the mulch with Terra Rock / Stones or River Rock. This is a great landscaping idea / option as an alternative to mulch. I used landscape fabric under it. No more weeds. Rocks vs. mulch. Hate mulc...
How to Heal Cracked or Split Fingertips.
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I use Cyanoacrylate (CA glue) (Super Glue) to keep the split covered and closed. I apply it one time - and I'm done. It seals it closed for days and gives it time to heal. No pain. No mess. No bandages. No Neosporin. No ointments. No more hurting. I can continue to work and the crack will not reopen - and I won't get any more dirt in it. Wintertime dryness. Won't heal? Here is my treatment. Hom...
How to cut back Liriope so you have NO CLEANUP to do afterwards!
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This is a game changing idea! We trimmed our Liriope, or Monkey Grass, and had absolutely nothing to clean up! You know cleaning up the mess after cutting it is a much bigger job than actually doing the cutting. This is a great way to do the job and save a lot of time. * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos....
N Scale Trains Under the Christmas Tree
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It's been 35 years since I set these up last. I thought it's about time to get them back out. Nothing fancy. Quick and simple set up. I started running N Scale when we were stationed in Germany so many of the buildings were purchased there in 1979-1980. * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos. I believe you'l...
Santa's Marching Band. All 35 Carols. No talking. No Noise. Just Carols.
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Christmas background music video. 35 Carols - Start to Finish. 1992 Mr. Christmas. 8 Musicians. We bought this new in 1992. * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos. I believe you'll find some interesting things you can use in my "How to Make Life Easier or Better" Playlist.
Hallmark Wireless Children's Angel Choir.
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All 8 Christmas Carols. Each musical figure plays 2 songs. All the other carolers join in as long as they are nearby. We bought these new in 2012. * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos. I believe you'll find some interesting things you can use in my "How to Make Life Easier or Better" Playlist.
Dry hands? Dry Skin? Splitting Finger Tips? Lots of Static Shocks? Fixed! Humidifier.
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Our house dries out during the winter time when the humidity outside and inside drops. And so does our skin. We get all those issues plus bloody noses, rough hands, clinging clothes, and more. Our whole house Evaporative Humidifier puts moisture back into the air and fixes all those issues. Why you need a humidifier. * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, o...
My Train Scales & Gauges Display
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I built this to explain the different Model Railroad sizes, scales, and gauges when our Modular Train Club has shows at public events. These are the scales that are the most common in the United States: G Scale. Standard Gauge. Scale O Scale. Traditional O Scale. S Scale. HO Scale. N Scale. Z Scale. The cars are Lionel, Gilbert American Flyer, Bachman, and Marklin. Is it O-Scale or O-Gauge? Toy...
How to re-bond broken old plastic parts. Better than glue.
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I’ve used Methyl Ethyl Keytone (MEK) to fix old broken plastic with great success. If it is the right type of plastic - this is better than glue, and better than epoxy. It melts the old plastic and then when it dries, it produces a molecular bond. I’ve used this on my Arrow Ball Clocks, on my Toyota 4Runner roof rack covers, and many other things. This is great to know for any hobbyist that is ...
Sirius XM Artist / Song Alerts: What does your radio do?
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I need your help. On portable Sirius XM Radios: How does your radio react when you get an artist or song alert? Does the current music stop playing? Onyx plus. Onyx EZR. Tour. 360. Commander. Stratus. Starmate. Sportster. More. Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos. I believe you'll find some interesting things you can use in my "How to Make Life Easier or Bet...
How to stop White Socks lint / fuzz from getting everywhere.
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Tired of seeing lint from your socks all over your floor, rugs, carpet and toes? Simply washing and drying them inside-out, every time, will eliminate it! * Please click the Thumbs-Up and Subscribe buttons. * Please click on the R, or Rick's Tid-Bits above to see more of my videos. I believe you'll find some interesting things you can use in my "How to Make Life Easier or Better" Playlist.
How to screw-in a screw correctly. Every time.
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How to screw-in a screw correctly. Every time.
Horrible Speed Queen Dryer Lint Trap Screen Design - Fixed!
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Horrible Speed Queen Dryer Lint Trap Screen Design - Fixed!
Best Garage Door Weatherstrip. Stop Rattling, Drafty Garage Doors.
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Best Garage Door Weatherstrip. Stop Rattling, Drafty Garage Doors.
How I keep Vice-Grip locking pliers from opening in my tool box or drawer.
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How I keep Vice-Grip locking pliers from opening in my tool box or drawer.
Foam Bubbles coming out Speed Queen Washer drain hose - Fixed!
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Foam Bubbles coming out Speed Queen Washer drain hose - Fixed!
River City 3 Railers 6' x 11' layout. Richmond, VA.
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River City 3 Railers 6' x 11' layout. Richmond, VA.
River City 3 Railers 12' x 15' layout. Richmond, VA.
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River City 3 Railers 12' x 15' layout. Richmond, VA.
River City 3 Railers 21' x 43' layout. Richmond, VA.
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River City 3 Railers 21' x 43' layout. Richmond, VA.
2010 Ford Fusion AC broke. Air Conditioning doesn't work. No HVAC Blower. Fixed!
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2010 Ford Fusion AC broke. Air Conditioning doesn't work. No HVAC Blower. Fixed!
How to keep pollen, dust, and dirt out of your eyes, nose, and mouth while mowing the lawn.
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How to keep pollen, dust, and dirt out of your eyes, nose, and mouth while mowing the lawn.
Best way to clean inside a windshield! Haze, cloudiness, foggy, suction cup marks. Zero streaks!
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Best way to clean inside a windshield! Haze, cloudiness, foggy, suction cup marks. Zero streaks!
How to drill holes without making a mess in drywall, tile, cement board (almost anything).
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How to drill holes without making a mess in drywall, tile, cement board (almost anything).
eBay Shipping Charges going to wrong PayPal account. Fixed!
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eBay Shipping Charges going to wrong PayPal account. Fixed!
How to transport gas cans without getting fumes inside the car.
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How to transport gas cans without getting fumes inside the car.
Thanks! I hear pinwheels work!
Hello. You're welcome. It's certainly worth a try. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Read that they spray wd-40 on Statue of Liberty. If you can withstand the smell, spray onto your mailbox. Pigeons hate it.
Looks nice. You do lose the benefits of mulch for plants but still, easy maintenance. Only thing I would say is the rock is a bit dull sorta like faded mulch. I would prefer a more colorful rock if there is one (NOT LAVA ROCK). Also if you ever wanted to plant something else it would be a nightmare.
ROCKS. FORGETABOUTIT. THE LAZY MAN'S DECOR. SHEESH
I honestly can't believe hyundai doesnt do an over the air update to their settings to allow you to turn this off by default. With all the attention to detail they put into the car itself and how usable the software is i really dont get it. Will try this on my 2023 and let you know!
Hi Tony, Since it's a Hyundai, it should work. If it's a Palisade, I know it will work. Please come back and let me know. Rick
You say "chemical" is calcium a chemical or a mineral?
I’m team Rocks & team Rubber mulch. I love the little to no maintenance, and no weeds. I could care less about moisture control or benefits to plants, I want my beds clean-clean & to not have to keep replenishing year after year.
Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Lonny. Thank you for the kind words. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Thorough and very informative. I was able to bring one back to life - works great!
Hi Tamara. Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Puedo conseguir la parte electrónica
Hello, No. I'm sorry. I don't have any complete motors for sale. Rick
My hose never comes out easily. It's very very hard. My container (reel) moves along with the hose. Any idea why?
Hi Kathleen. Please make sure you are following all the tips at the beginning of this video. Please make sure the guide is aligned correctly as I explain at timehack 14:35. Make sure the arm is not in Rewind when you are pulling the hose out. Have the water turned off also. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Great job
Thank you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
My back porch has all blue furniture on it. The birds in California must like the color. They have left their droppings all over the cushions and the backs of the blue chairs. What now?
Hi Carol. They loved the side mirrors on my blue car also! I can't explain why this works in so many situations - but other blue items don't seem to phase them. Rick
Thanks for your explanation. What is skim that you recommend as “Do Not Skim”?
Hi Kolby. You’re welcome. I'm sorry I wasn't clear there. I said skimp. I don't remember where I said that. If I said that about the landscape fabric: It means don't buy cheap fabric. Spend the money on good quality, contractor grade fabric. Don't buy what they have at a hardware store. If I said that about the depth of the rocks: It means don't simply put down a thin layer of rocks. Put it down 2-3" deep. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
@@rickstid-bits Thank you Rick. I did subscribe the channel too
Hi Rick. We love birds. We invite them to our home because we feed them with several bird feeders and water fountains. We enjoy watching the birds. Problem we have is we have electrical lines that stream across our driveway where we park our cars. Birds sit on the wires and poop on my car constantly. Do you have any ideas to remedy this problem?
Hi Linda. I'm sorry. I don't know what you could do about that situation. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
My dryer is very old and it has a lint trap cover.
Suggestion, move into an apartment in the city
Im SICK of mulch...def try this bec i spend a fortune every yr and like he said it looks like total crap in a few weeks. PLUS...i found out the red colored mulch i buy seeps that artidical color into the soil. Mulch also attracts termites. . Don't bel it? Leave an unopened bag in your yard fir abt a yr....somehow termites get in there and breed (out in the yard not near the house). Tryin this....thx u!!!
Hi b. You’re welcome. Please let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Can you figure a similar easy fix for the other animal problems like cats. They’re driving me out of my garden
Hello. I wish I could. I really wish I could find the answer to keeping deer from eating my plants and moles out of my yard! Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Don’t have blue bags in my area. I’ll try to find something sky blue. Thanks for the tip.
Hi Tiff & Dretv. Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Thank you sir. This is exactly what I was looking for. Do you remember the brand/model of the fabric you used? It definitely did it's job! Love the rocks you selected.
Hello. Thank you for the kind words. This is the fabric I used. I did not research or purposely get this brand. This is what our local landscape supply company had. The extremely important point is to use a top quality fabric: Something you buy at a landscape supply store. Don’t get it from a hardware store. www.dewittcompany.com/product/dewitt-contractors-select-plus-landscape-fabric-grey/ Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
@@rickstid-bits Thank you! Yes, I think the quality of the fabric is huge. I see some complaining about weeds, but I question their prep and fabric. If done correctly, it shouldn't happen. If we can put a man on the moon, this is definitely possible 😅
What stores have blue bags?
Hi Kathryn. Our grocery stores use them. Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Thanks Rick, like you I have/a wreath on my front door and a robin was obsessed with it, either to build her nest or or pluck at the twigs, have been looking for a small snake but think I will try your blue bag trick, thanks very much from Canada. I also have a problem with my hostas being eaten I wonder if the blue bag which work with rabbits?
Hi Genevieve, You’re welcome. Please let me know how it goes. I'm afraid I can't help you with the rabbits. The deer kept eating my hostas. I had to finally give up on them. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Thanks so much for this idea! Had just told my husband that the front stoop of our new house had bird poop all over it. He was going to go over and look at it tomorrow and see what he could do. Now all we have to do is find blue bags somewhere. Have not seen them in AZ. Thanks again! 😊
Hi Beth. Looks like I caught him just in time! 🙂 Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
I live in NE Florida. I did my whole front yard in 2-4" river rock about 12 years ago. No grass. I do have many plants around the yard. But, the rock gets hot as hell (not kidding) and weeds do grow in it and attach to the weed fabric quickly. Everyday when I get the mail, I walk the front yard weed and pick up whatever. The yard always looks nice, especially in the winter. But I have to be careful about what I plant. Any plant with flowers or ones that drops seeds needs to be cleaned up or vacuumed. I stay away from them. I have a few beds with concrete border blocks with a large shrub and mulch. I do have a large Chinese Fan Palm that drops a million of olive sized seeds. I can no longer keep up with that. I used to cut the large stalks with the seeds but can no longer reach them with a pole saw. I will have to sort through all the stones around the tree and move the stones back past the tree drip line. Right now I'm in the process of moving stones to make a large bed near the street and driveway which will be mulched and will have many shrubs and flowers. Also using a blower does not remove all the weed seeds that come in from the air. Blowing forces many of them down between the stones. After all of this - I'd still take the stones over all mulched beds and grass! It seems a lot of work, but only once in a while. It's rewarding to go out for the mail when it is 97* and my friend across the street is dying mowing his grass. I do the 5 minute walk around the yard, pick a few weeds and yell over to him "Scott, I'm done"!
Hi Henry. It sounds like you have quite a unique situation. I only have to pick out a few weeds that blew in or the birds dropped in the beds a few times each year. And I'll gladly take that over having mulch! Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Yah. Sure thing. Your "rocks" show nothing but how ineffective you are as a gardner. The lazyman's landscape. It sucks. Its ugly. And its a NO GO for me. PERIOD. FULL STOP.
Yeah I have a question I watched another video with a man that put down Riverstone rocks. And he did an experiment and said if you dig down 4 to 5 inches and put river rock on top of it instead of 2 to 3 inches you will never need to put down any fabric and weeks will not grow back. He did another experiment with 2 inches and a few weeds started growing back so he said if you do at least 4 inches you won't have a problem what are your thoughts on that?
Hi Carrie. I really can't comment on that. I only know that the way I did it 20 years ago at our last house, and again recently at this house, works. Rick
Id like to do the same with my 2023 Hyundais auto door lock feature. Drives me crazy. Locked the doors with the key faub inside last week. Planning on door panel removal and unplug this weekend. There is no option to disable. Only on with shift or speed.
Hello. Which auto lock are you referring to? When you out the car in Drive? Or is it locking on its own after you get out of the car? Rick
Clever trick for cutting back. Thanks for sharing. I’m always tickled how different parts of the country pronounce plants differently or have different names for the same plant. Where I’m from, that plant is pronounced with four syllables: Lore-rye-a-pee.
Well poop all over car they sit on wires above cars
I was pleasantly surprised! This really worked🙂. Thanks so much.
Hi Daphne. You're welcome. Thank you for letting me know. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Great video, looks great, TY for sharing.
Hi Emilia. Thank you for the kind words. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Perfect! Cut up a blue plastic recycle bag.. I started hanging strips around the trees, shrubs all around the property as they were increasing at a mad rate and super territorial. Their constant staccato screech nearly drove me mad. As if an Invisible wall pushed them back they withdrew immediately. They still have some nests high up in some trees but they make a detour to stay well away from my property. It is remarkable how well it works. Thanks for passing on the info. 🧐😁
Hi Olga. You’re welcome. I'm glad it's working for you too. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
What area of the nation are you? Some birds ,cardinals are not in my area, do you have any other ideas other than blue bags especially for robins?
Hi Kathleen. I am near Richmond, VA. We have a lot of Robins nests on my property. This keeps them out of my door wreaths and the light fixture in my lean-to. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Rick thank you! I had my unit for 3 years and the handle finally broke for the 3rd time today. I managed to fix it with the baking soda and superglue hack and the handle seems stable and strong. I disassembled and greased the value. It seems better than new.!
Hi David. You’re welcome. What is your superglue hack? I've never had success using superglue for anything. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
Thanks Rick. Mixing baking soda with super glue can create a stronger bond that cures faster. The bicarbonate molecules in baking soda react with the cyanoacrylate to create a reactive ion that bonds more easily with other cyanoacrylate molecules. Great for repairing cracked plastic abd hardening super glue into a plastic form.
Thank you! Rick
Rick, thanks so much that was super useful. I’ve never been too sure about how to open those Diet Coke containers. I’m currently working on opening an eight pack of Lacroix, but I have no idea where to start. The handle looks suspiciously like some sort of opening but I don’t know.
Hi Elvis, You’re welcome. It's so simple - right? 🙂 I'm sorry. I don't have any suggestions for opening that container. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
This was a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!
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Had this problem for years and started takin 800I.U. of vitamin E and no longer have the issue. Takes about 6 mos. but works.
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The car literally feels as though it’s stalling at a stop light 😆.
Hi Nikki. Did you try this fix? Rick
I tried this with blue bags, now the birds steal the bags for when they go shopping
Just checking in with my pigeon update. I have foil, spikes and cds hanging from my balcony and birds kept coming 🙈. Left them all on balcony and no good but then I hung about 7 blue bags around half of the balcony and brilliant, no poop! Well two mishaps which was nothing compared to before and a few poops in the non bag area but not bad at all! I’m thrilled so thanks a million but the only thing is I don’t think my neighbours will be very happy leaving the bags all the time and some people don’t like plastic so am going to try some thick blue ribbon which I feel might look better. Ordered some today to try it , will let you know. Now am I right in thinking if I removed all the blue bags would the birds return? I have a feeling you are going to say yes.One other thing I see you covered your car windows but your car is blue how come the birds go on a blue car? Regards 👍
Hi J. I am hopeful blue ribbon will work. Many other people have commented here that they are using ribbon because their grocery stores don't supply plastic bags anymore. I have no idea why they love the mirrors on my blue car. But they sure did! Rick
@@rickstid-bits I hope the ribbons works it’s not arrived yet, I was lucky I found some doggie poo bags in blue so used those and a few others. After about ten days I heard a noise this am from a pigeon and there it was on the balcony ledge! Must be colour blind 😀
Morning doves must be colorblind because I tried bird spikes and added the blue plastic and they still insisted on making their nest on top of these spikes . I end up putting a bucket on top of the light. Fyi
My friends and I always called these Superman clocks.
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"beat the snot out of it"... I haven't heard that one in a while. Thanks for sharing.🤭🤭🤭
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What about heat to your plants because of the rocks? TIA
Hi Miguel, I haven't had any issues with the heat. It's been 90 - 95* here and my Azaleas and Liriope look fantastic! Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my CZcams channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. czcams.com/channels/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg.html Rick
I will definitely try the blue bag, we have robins who love our covered deck structure. We love the birds but not the mess and some are messier than others!
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This is fascinating and I must try it. I’ll ask an ornithologist about the blue-bag concept. Thanks!
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I've been doing it for years on my sail boat, usually use White bags tied to my stays. It spooks the gulls! Crazy but it works.
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Very professional narrative as well as a very professional looking property!
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Thanks for the videa and the advice. I've used white bags with the same effect.
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