The show returns with a topic near and dear to my heart: pouring a concrete slab, or driveway. I hail from a long line of brick masons and have poured many a driveway and basement. Whether helpful to aid in your sleep or DIY house needs, I hope you enjoy.    Follow along: http://www.copesandgravel.com/how-to-build-concrete-driveway.html https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-to-pour-a-perfect-slab/   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over...

I spent all day Saturday cleaning the house and listening to the sweet sounds coming from my Crosley Record Player. That's all the inspiration I needed for this week's episode. I hope you can find the time to put on your favorite music and relax and have fun like I did. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/33650/Crosley-Crosley-Traveler-Turntable-Cr49.html   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other...

It's not Super Bowl Sunday without an endless supply of delicious snacks. Numerous recipes are covered, from deviled eggs to chicken wings to winter sangria. It might be best to listen on a full stomach. Enjoy!   Follow...

A recent trip to North Georgia led to a cold night, a warm fire, and tasty s'mores. Thus, an inspired look into building various types of campfires effectively and efficiently, and once the fire's going, cooking the perfect s'more. Enjoy!   Follow...

Hello! My birthday weekend has been a blast but all-encompassing. Thus, a flasbhack to one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy as well.  Original show notes: The Scientific American Supplement is back again, this time from 1898, with an article offering various theories on the causes of sleep.  Read along at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18265/18265-h/18265-h.htm#art08. With host Mike Shafer.    If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other...

Whether you're binging another TV series, catching up on old movies, or watching the NFL playoffs, it's a joy to do it on a mounted TV. I mounted my TV a few months back and have been meaning to feature the manual from my Sanus Full-Motion Wall Mount. The time has come. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.sanus.com/assets/products/lmf115/documents/LMF115_191111.pdf   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals...

The calendar flips to 2021 and health resolutions abound. While I do believe in a year-long focus on health, I'm like plenty of others who slack from time to time during the year, notably from mid-November through December. Therefore, when I glanced down in my bathroom and thought of a recent attempt at capturing my goals for the year, I realized the perfect manual was staring back at me: my scale. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://media.greatergoods.com/assets/1k391c924p.pdf   With host Mike...

I have forever been fascinated and entertained by the buiding process. This Scientific American Supplement, Architects and Builders Edition, shares many examples of construction from the late 1800s. I've selected and read several of them for a sleep aid and your listening pleasure. Enjoy!   Follow along: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/50927/50927-h/50927-h.htm   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals...

You didn't think I'd close out the end of 2020 without sharing some favorite recipes did you? Not a chance. Listen in to learn about cooking a Prime Rib Rosat and follow it up with a delicious Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookie (or ten). Happy Holidays! Sleep tight!    Follow along: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/prime_rib/ https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookies/   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for...

As I return from time spent home for the holidays, I smile at instant memories of playing Sorry! (and coming in 2nd place :) ) with my family. There's nothing better than laughs and cherished time with all of them. So, due to travels, I bring to you the intsructions of still one of my favorite board games of all time. Happy holidays! Flashback description! The game has started. You've moved your blue pawn across the majority of the board of play. You're 2 spots from the safe zone. Your turn...

Next up in the holiday series: My favorite video game of all-time: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, for the Super Nintendo. This jam-packed manual runs 46 pages long and boasts a Hyrule backstory, a breakdown of the use of each button, a list of items to collect, a bestiary catalogue, and of course, a warranty. This one runs long to help you relax during this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAEE.pdf With host Mike...

One of my favorite video games and one of the most popular video games of all time, Street Fighter II influenced slews of modern fighting video games. The manual runs nearly 40 pages and includes detailed descriptions of each fighter, all the way from height, weight, DOB, their backstory and why they fight. Oh, every one of their special moves is catalogued and explained so you can perfect each one in combat. A classic game. A classic manual. This is Street Fighter II: Turbo. Enjoy!   Follow...

The festive spirit isn't slowing down in the How To Sleep world. Next up: Picking the perfect Christmas tree. Whether real or artificial, both articles have something for anyone looking for that exact tree to lighten up their space. From blue spruce to balsam fir, from white lights to multi-colored, we've got you covered.    This Old House article: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21018599/how-to-pick-the-perfect-christmas-tree Balsam...

Board games are about to get dusted off during this stay-in holiday season. Which means it's time to flashback to one of my favorite episodes.  Don your top hat, head on down to Boardwalk, and do your best to stay out of jail. Board games are back with the most iconic and popular board game of all time: Monopoly. Find the Millennium Edition manual at: https://www.fgbradleys.com/rules/Monopoly%20Millennium%20Edition.pdf The 80 enterprising facts are...

As I prepare to pack my car for a long road trip up north to see friends and family, I am also preparing mentally for all the craziness that can come with spending an abundance of "quality" time with all of them. The holidays are a time to cherish time spent with loved ones. They are also a time to take a deep breath and prepare for the insanity. Listen in for tips to survive (and enjoy!) this holiday season.    Follow along...

A tale as old as time: Halloween ends and everyone breaks out the Christmas decorations. It's been a long 7+ months. I don't blame people for their flourish and glee in spreading holiday cheer around their house. It got me thinking about the holidays, which turned to my favorite toy as a kid: a power train set. Interchangng tracks, interactive smoke stack and whistle, accessories galore. This manual has it all. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy.    Follow along...

Wake up at a different time than normal this morning? Perhaps an hour or two early? Ever cherish the extra hour of sleep only to find yourself drowsy later in the day? Desperately in need of a nap? You and millions of others around the world who live in countries that observe the clock-changing Daylight Saving (no "s" at the end!) Time. This episode explains the Why behind it, as well as some history and tips on how to adjust your sleep cycle to get a better night's rest.    Read along...

The first book from Alvin Schwartz's famous horror collection for children laid the foundation for millions of fans of the macabre. Illustrations from Stephen Gammell helped it sell over seven million copies. The 3-book series scares from start to finish. We celebrate Halloween by reading selected tales from the book that started it all. Turn the lights down, lay back, relax, and enjoy.  With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for...

A crisp, spicy, and aromatic beverage is just the ticket this autumn. Articles from Craft Beer & Brewing and Brooklyn BrewShop teach us more about the history and how-to make a perfect pumpkin beer. Cheers!   Read along at: https://beerandbrewing.com/brewing-the-perfect-pumpkin-ale/ https://brooklynbrewshop.com/pages/instructions-pumpkin-beer   With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

This spooky October episode shares the background and process of one of the most interesting How-Tos in the show's history: mummification. Scary? Sure. Precious and important to ancient cultures who believed in the importance of the afterlife? Absolutely. Enjoy! Read along at: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.livescience.com/mummification.html https://www.mylearning.org/stories/ancient-egypt-death-and-the-afterlife/331 With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show,...

Risk, one of the most popular board games of all time, gets The How to Sleep treatment. Enjoy! Read along at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/risk.pdf With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Twitter Instagram

We're heading back to December 30, 1882 for another article from The Scientific American Supplment, this one details a printing process that is certain to entertain and lull the mind right to sleep. In short: The Perfect Combo.  Read along at http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18763/18763-h/18763-h.htm With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Fall is in the air! I can't think of any better way to get into the spirit and enjoy the season that to cook a batch of fresh and crisp homemade apple cider. Listen in to dream all about this delicious fall beverage.  Read along and find the recipe at https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-apple-cider/ With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Ever fall asleep to learning the best way to trim the back of your neck? Or inside your nose? Wonder no more. This week's episode gets back to a manual read, this from a trusty product I use: the Philips Norleco Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer.  Read along at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/729895/Philips-Norelco-Nt9110.html#manual.  With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Twitter Instagram