Articles by Jay Matthews

How to Get to Machu Picchu From Cusco Through Three Routes?

Learn how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco by train, by colectivo and train, or on foot along the Inca Trail, with tips for booking each route.

How to make an outdoor cat house: seven easy DIY shelter ideas, plus tips on size, a small door, raising it off the ground and using straw, not hay.

Learn how to clean white basketball shoes with mild soap, a soft brush and white toothpaste, then air dry them at room temperature.

How to shift gears on a bike for dummies: count your gears, start in low gear, shift up for speed, down for hills, and avoid cross-chaining.

Dumping a black water tank on the ground is illegal on public lands and unsafe. Learn why, and how to empty your RV black tank at a dump station.

Are you wondering where the Dometic RV refrigerator reset button is located and when to use that? Well, here’s a guide about the whole reset matter!

How to clean a tent that smells: a vinegar solution for mildew, fixes for storage odors and very bad smells, and how to treat coating odor.

Learn how to identify a Schwinn bike by serial number and date code, where each era put them on the frame, and how to spot classic Schwinn styles.

How to remove bike pedals with an Allen wrench: which way each side turns, why the left pedal is reverse-threaded, and how tight to reinstall them.

How much Golden Corral costs for breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, what extra costs to expect, and simple tips for saving money on your meal.