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Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste onexercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart notmake you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by drivingfaster...

Okay, So I keep seeing people reference adding "water wine" to top off their batches. What is water wine?

I'm looking into converting a room in our basement (cellar) into a multipurpose wine/beer room, but I'm not sure how well this would work. I'm starting with an OLD damp basement where the walls are known to seep and the floor sweats all summer. Winter temperatures can run as low as 55° and in...

We are undergoing a major purging around here, and having "discussions" on what items to clear out. (Anyone want an aquarium?). One of the items we came across were several old cases of 7-Up bottles on the original wooden cases. When we discussed further, my wife asked if they could be used...

I found a Platina floor corker for sale through craigslist list for $100. However, I can't find anything online that gives me any significant information on this unit or a base price. Does anyone have any input and/or now of a source these can be purchased new or can purchase parts from?

I guess I've already posted a couple of questions on the other forums, but might as well introduce myself. Long time drinker, first time maker. I currently have a small batch of blackberry and 5 gal of Skeeter Pee in the works and am looking for more ideas. I'd like to tackle some grape...

I'm just getting started in this winemaking thing and see so many posts on making fruit wines. I just started a small batch of blackberry and am anxious to see how it turns out. Now my question, we love full bodied, dry grape wines but are unfamiliar with fruit wines. Any suggestions on what...

I'm just starting my first batch of Pee and see where is it suggested to ferment at a higher temperature (75-80°). At what point is the temperature too high for this. I'm thinking of putting this is my garage which is not temperature controled. The weather now is around 65° at night at 85°...

I'm just getting started and have amost no equipment other than what I use for brewing beer (5 gallon setup). Can I use plastic bottles that juice some in from the grocery store for aging small batches.? I know they must be food grade, but will they keep the oxygen out long term?