Category Archives: Reviews

Change Your Water Heater Anode

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Bill

This is also a review of the DeWalt DCF900 Brushless 3-Speed Impact Wrench. We put in in-floor radiant heat in the shop when we built it.  This works pretty well, but a couple of years ago, I noticed that the … Continue reading →

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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Battery Powered Pruner

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Marisa

The problem and the solution

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Into Each Life a Little Rain Must Fall

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Marisa

When it’s too little you have to step up your watering game.  We have been adding automatic watering solutions into our gardens and it’s been wonderful.  A problem that we have is getting water to areas that have no access … Continue reading →

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Ryobi Cordless Power Scrubber

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Marisa

We live in the country and have well water and a septic system. A long time ago I learned, the hard way, that bleach is not my friend because it bonds with certain molecules and creates a brand new molecule … Continue reading →

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Update on the Fi Dog Tracker

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Marisa

How does it work when you really need it to work?  The answer is better than a sharp stick in the eye.  Seriously we were all very thankful we had it.  We moved here with a puggle, think stomach with … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s 36″ Griddle – Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Marisa

The Father’s Day gift that just keeps on giving.  Bill received his gift early, and has used it just about everyday.  If you are still looking for gift ideas and you have a griller in your life I would highly … Continue reading →

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RYOBI ONE+ 18V Patio Cleaner with Wire Brush Edger – REVIEW

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Marisa

Years ago I bought the RYOBI Cordless Leaf Blower and regretted it.  It was light weight, easy to use, and I thought it would give our youngest son a way to help clean the upper deck.  Plus it would be … Continue reading →

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Cheap Lathe Tools

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Bill

About 20 years ago, Marisa and I went to a woodworking demo at a nearby woodworking store.  At this Demo, many tools were being displayed and demonstrated.  Among them, Dick Sing was turning Christmas ornaments on a Jet 1236 lathe.  … Continue reading →

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Fellowes Office Suites Underdesk Keyboard Drawer Review

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Marisa

We recently purchased 3 of these during the office remodel.  I just installed one under the counter in the office today.  The price when we purchased was $32.49 each and it doesn’t look like that price has changed as of … Continue reading →

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EcoGlow 20 Safety 600 Brooder from Binsea

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Marisa

I first heard about this brooder from The Chicken Chick you can find her webpage here https://the-chicken-chick.com/ Years ago what brought me to her page was poop, I’ve been a fan ever since.  While some of the things she does … Continue reading →

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