I write about the things I actually spend my time on: home projects that never go as planned, food worth traveling for, and figuring out which plants will survive my Northern California garden. When I'm not writing, I'm probably on a paddle board (I race competitively), exploring a new city for the food scene, or reminding people that I've raced both camels and ostriches and won both. All true. MK Library is where I share what I figured out the slow way, from actual costs to real mistakes to the occasional thing that worked on the first try.
In the search for different types of entertainment during life under stay-at-home, I discovered beer which ships right to your door, via the Hopsy SUB Home Tap. With breweries closed and options slim at the grocery store, I ordered a machine along with 4 mini-kegs. The Hopsy SUB Home Tap is run independently under Krups, …
This home maintenance checklist comes from more than 15 years of owning a home, with every task sorted by how often it comes due: weekly, monthly, every three months, twice a year and by season. My house is a 1960s build in Sacramento, where winters are mild, so the snow, ice and hard-freeze tasks below …
Running high traffic sites means WordPress optimization is absolutely crucial. I spend a lot of time reading, thinking, and testing configurations to constantly improve the performance of my WordPress blog, as well as the server load. When sites are getting over 100,000 visitors per month, every millisecond counts. Whether you are running a blog, enterprise …
As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to make an impact around the globe, businesses and organizations are experiencing numerous interruptions to travel plans. My own personal experience happened less than 24 hours ago. Up until this week, I was confident I would be protected by my business credit card for any unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19. …
My own introduction to good Irish Whiskey was facilitated by a natural-born Irish citizen. We were working together on a project when I first met him. His accent and fast-paced talking quickly became thick with excitement on sharing his culture and history, to the point where I could barely understand the lad. Upon learning my …
This guide on how to buy a used car is meant for anyone who isn’t mechanicly inclined or knows a lot about cars. The information within is put together by several automotive experts who have all been involved in selling or repairing used cars. This 18-part guide should greatly reduce the chances that you’ll be …
Water is life, which was part of my motivation to search out the best under sink water filtration system. I never thought I would question whether or not my water was safe to drink in a major city like Sacramento. And yet, it happened. For over a year, the local water utility was contaminating with …
This record retention schedule will guide you how long to keep records for all manners of receipts and paperwork. The schedule is organized by length of time to keep records or by the type of documents. I used to have boxes upon boxes of documents. I had no idea what I actually needed or not, …
This is a list of every single influencer marketing agency you need to sign up for. Signing up for these various networks is a great way to get a huge increase in opportunities and income. I can tell you from personal experience that I resisted signing up for a bunch of networks for the longest …
These are some of the best restaurants in Oakland. From Michelin star restaurants to unassuming dine-ins and food trucks, there is an abundance of great food throughout Oakland and its many neighborhoods. The Oakland food scene has grown exponentially over the years, and I believe the diversity of cultures has always been at the root …