Eureka!
What's new

I've added bunches of good stuff since the first Eureka shipped a year ago, including twenty new articles and projects, plus dozens of new hints and tips scattered here and there. Here are the high points!

(You can also see some sample pages, view the complete of Eureka 2 index... or return to the Eureka 2 ordering page and get a copy for yourself!)

The RVer's Glossary

Glossary

Thinking of taking your DP to the LTVA, but not sure whether you can get EVDO there? This glossary explains nearly a hundred acronyms, abbreviations, and bits of RVing slang and jargon in plain English.

No-sweat armrest cover

Tired of sticky armrests? Here's a quick and easy fix.

Staying safe

It isn't hard if you plan ahead.

Cold-weather camping

Keeping cozy when the thermometer drops.

One-gallon shower

Get refreshingly clean with a minimum of water.

Doing the dishes

More water-saving tips.

Coax tester

How to use a multimeter

Find and fix anything electrical, even if you're not a techie!

Catalytic heater cover

An easy project that'll save money and make your heater last longer.

Bringing cables from the roof

...without punching holes in it!

Keeping connected

Getting on the internet while you're on the road.

Cell phones

How to maximize your cell phone's range.

Projects

All the Eureka 2 projects collected together on one page.

Recipes

Easy-to-make favorites from my kitchen.

Apple pie

Raisins and almonds give this pie a unique character.

Easy lattice crust

Think lattice crusts are too much work? Try this "no-weave" version. It looks great, and it's a snap to do.

Sandwich

Easy no-knead bread

Ten minutes prep time to the best loaf you ever made.

Grissini breadsticks

Unbelievably crisp, addictively tasty... and easy to make!

5-minute chocolate cake

Luscious chocolate cake in a microwaved jiffy.

Southwestern cornbread

A cheese-and-chili-laden savory delight.

Mexican chicken

Festive, delicious and impressive, wrapped in crackling pastry sheets... yet not at all hard to make.

Parmesan biscuits

Quick and easy, and with an indescribably delicious cheesy aroma.

...plus a host of new hints and tips, including:

  • Dirt-busting entry mat
  • Easy-to-clean kitchen walls
  • Eliminating water spots
  • Embroidered logos
  • Glasses holder
  • Hideaway hooks
  • Iron-on wood veneer
  • Jumper cables, choosing
  • Melamine in the microwave
  • Mounting items to walls
  • Oven gloves
  • Power protection
  • Preventing floods
  • Quick and easy fan mount
  • Rescuing your plumbing
  • Skylight blind
  • Solar entry light
  • Taming paper towels
  • Waxing counters
  • Wire warming shelf
  • Zero-power night light

  v2.0    "Eureka!" is © 2008–2010 by Andy Baird.