Author: Peter A. Ragsdale
Peter A. Ragsdale
Peter Ragsdale is an outdoor power equipment mechanic from Jackson, Tennessee, who spends his days fixing lawn mowers, chainsaws, and the occasional stubborn machine. When he's not covered in grease at Crafts & More, he's sharing practical tips, repair tricks, and life observations on Chubby Tips—because everyone's got knowledge worth sharing, even if it comes with dirt under the fingernails.
The short answer: a standard wash cycle takes 50–80 minutes on most modern washing machines. If you’re in a hurry,…
Most people run 5 miles in 40 to 65 minutes. Where you land in that range depends on your fitness…
Those orange-ish bugs clustering around your sunny windows in October aren’t native ladybugs — they’re Asian lady beetles, an introduced…
Short answer: yes, you can put a memory foam topper on a memory foam mattress. But you shouldn’t just grab…
If you’re carrying extra weight and thinking about getting an exercise bike, here’s the honest version: most standard exercise bikes…
There are two completely different machines that go by “exercise bike with moving arms.” One is a recumbent bike with…
The smell usually hits first — a musty, earthy odor that appears whenever the AC kicks on and fades once…
If flies are ruining your patio dinners or sneaking through the kitchen window, a few well-placed plants can make a…
For most 12-year-olds, the Segway Ninebot C2 Pro is the one to get. It tops out at 12.5 mph, has…
The Micro Mini Deluxe ($99.99) is the top pick for most 2-year-olds. Its adjustable handlebar starts at 19.25 inches —…