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Toro 60-Volt Electric Personal Pace High Wheel Mower ReviewI love technology, and as I get older, that means different things. In the past year, I have become an electric lawn mower geek. This has become more difficult as you can now buy an electric mower from almost anyone, including Ego, Ryobi, Toro, Dewalt, Greenworks, Snapper, Worx, and more. Let's see how the Toro 22" 60-Volt compares.
Should You Ceramic Coat Your Car?Ceramic coating is getting a ton of attention, especially with Facebook ads, and you have too many choices, especially if you want to do it yourself. Because of this, it's hard to know who to believe when you research ceramic coating. I decided to have mine professionally done and to share my experience with you.
Keep Bugs and Other Pests Out of Your DrinksHere's a great idea to keep bugs out of your drink that I've used personally.
Double Your Microwave SpaceYet another handy trick that's probably been staring at you for years considering microwave ovens have been a household staple in 90% of homes since 1997!
The Truth About Aluminum-Free DeodorantsRecently, I became interested in using aluminum-free deodorants. While doing my research to find the best aluminum-free deodorant, I discovered the only truth that was a game-changer for anyone else researching aluminum-free deodorants.
Uplift Desk Review - The Ups and DownsYou've undoubtedly heard or seen work desks that raise and lower so you can stand when working. I already own one desk I was happy with from Costco, but then I heard about Uplift Desks. The prices were fair; the options were numerous, and on impulse, I purchased one. Let's see if the Uplift Desk is as incredible as advertised.
Review: Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Dual Function Inflator/DeflatorToday we're looking at the Ryobi battery-powered inflator deflator. If you're reading this review pondering whether to purchase one, I'll save you some reading time. Buy it.
Label Your Power Cords With Bread ClipsLabel Your Power Cords With Bread Clips - Here's an excellent tip for labeling your power cords, so you know what's what.
Hide Your Cash with This TrickHere is another idea that's been in front of us since the invention of the smartphone in 2007 — a simple way to hide your cash.
Never Lose Your Glasses AgainGlasses falling off your face all of the time? Are you often losing them? Here's a tip for anyone on a budget.
Review - Oculus Rift SHaving already purchased an Oculus and Oculus Quest we felt it was time to take the new and improved Oculus Rift S out for a test drive.
Hiding Your Candy Stash from the KidsUnless your kiddies like frozen vegetables, here's a great way to hide your candy stash.
Prolong the Lives of Your Charging CablesIf you find your charging cords crack or fray too frequently, here's a tip to prolong the life of your charging cables.
Restore Accidentally Closed Browser TabsWe often complain about how much resources our favorite web browser uses, but sometimes some features make it worth the effort when you need it, like when you accidentally close a tab or tabs.
The Best Black Friday Websites Reviewed for 2019Black Friday is slowly becoming Blck November with most deals starting in the first week of November. Like you, we find it ridiculous, but then again, I got a great deal when my washing machine broke in the first week of November, so there's that. Anyway, here are our favorite websites to see who's got the deals.
RYOBI Battery-Operated Wet-Dry Shop Vac ReviewI love having a shop vac around the house but hate plugging it in or dragging the long hose with me. RYOBI has entered the ShopVac game with 3 and 6-gallon battery-powered ShopVacs. How do they hold up against their electric-powered competition?
Unfold Chinese Food Boxes into PlatesI've eaten more than my fair share of Chinese takeout (and let's not forget buffets), but never once did I consider unfolding the Chinese takeout box and use it as a plate.
Find out Who's Selling Your InformationEver wonder who's been leaking your address when you get junk mail? Here's a life hack to solve that problem.
Here's a Way to Make Bath Time Safer for the Little OnesFor as little as $5.00, this life hack can help keep your baby safe when taking a bath.
Save Those Pringles CansIf you've ever thrown away a Pringles can; we've got a reason to start saving them.
Ran out of Halloween Candy?Many of us buy too much Halloween candy, but what happens when you run out of, or can't afford Halloween? This life hack solves the problem.
Touch up Damaged Furniture with WalnutsHere's a life hack that seems interesting, but I've never tried it.
Tennis Balls FTWI don't play tennis, but if I did, I would undoubtedly make use of tennis balls to hold pens, towels, mail, or anything you could fit into a slot. Grab a tennis ball and slice it. Hanging it on the wall is a different problem.
Which Car Wax is Best?As a car and motorcycle guy, I've spent countless hours waxing and detailing my vehicles and thought I would tackle a trick question - what wax is the best?
There's Even a Taco Life HackThere's Even a Taco Life Hack? That's right, check this one out.
Lyft Offers Free Rides to New Jobs and TrainingDid you know #Lyft has a job access program with free rides to and from job interviews, to and from job training, and to and from your new job for three weeks?
Hands-on with Ego 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Electric BlowerBattery operated leaf blowers are finally becoming as powerful as their gas-powered competitors. We've recently purchased the EGO Power leaf blower and spent an entire summer testing it out. Here's what we found.
Looking for a Hotel USB Port?Most hotels now offer USB ports to charge your devices, while some still lack this expected feature. We've had the same problem, especially in cheap hotels off of major highways. Here's a possible solution, if you don't have, or can't find your USB wall outlet charger.
Sinking Office Chair FixWe've all experienced the sinking office chair. The adjustable hydraulics cylinder eventually fails, and you need to find a new cylinder, use a chair fix kit, or buy a new chair. But, if you're not ready to give up your favorite office chair, we have an inexpensive fix.
Cheap Cable StorageYou don't have to be a computer geek to have a collection of cables lying around. If you're anything like us, we've got HDMI, various smartphone cables, and even some cables we don't know what they are. Here's a free way to organize your cables and cords.
Two Ways to Chill Wine Without Watering It DownI've got a lot of friends who prefer their wine chilled. Whether you drink your wine slowly, or it wasn't chilled yet, here are two ways to chill a glass of wine or keep it chilled.
Protect Your Car DoorsOMG, I have a car, a garage, and pool noodles, yet never even considered using half a pool noodle as a car door protector, and it's something I need!
Better PancakesHere's one of those life hacks I've never heard of or tried. It makes sense on the surface, but how do you get the mix into the bottle. Is it worth it? Does it work? I have so many questions. And, now I want pancakes. Let us know in the comments if this is a hit or miss idea.
Improve Your Lawn with the Sunjoe Scarifier & DethatcherI was looking for a way to dethatch and aerate my lawn because I no longer own a lawn tractor. I thought my only choice was to rent an aerator and dethatcher separately. Then I discovered the Sunjoe Scarifier & Dethatcher.
Build This Affordable Firewood Holder in No TimeHaving stacked wood on the ground as well as purchased cheaply made firewood racks, we stumbled on a better, stronger, more affordable solution.
Save Your Metal with Rust ReformerHere's a product I've introduced to many people who never knew something like this existed. Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer. Rust Reformer can be sprayed on any rusting metal object and eat the rust and make the surface paintable. Pretty cool, right?
Check out This Affordable Fire PitI've built fire pits from scratch and purchased all-in-one metal pits and chimineas only to discover the Ashland Concrete Firepit Kit that I wish I found years ago. Everyone who has seen this kit loves it and wants one.
Build Chairs, Benches, Picnic Tables and More with No Woodworking SkillsOne of my favorite products I stumbled upon comes from a company called 2x4 Basics. If you're sick of replacing cheap outdoor furniture and would like something heavy-duty and custom, 2x4 Basics sells resin brackets and wood screws. You go to your lumber store, buy the 2x4's required, then cut them to size.
Woodworking Like a Pro With the Kreg JigOne day I decided to try building a sofa table when I couldn't find what I wanted. With no woodworking experience, this should have been a bad idea. Everything changed when I got to the first steps that told me to drill pocket holes. I had no clue what a pocket hole was, and once I did, everything changed.
Ring Video Doorbell ReviewWe decided to give the Ring Video doorbell a try while remodeling a home we purchased that never had a doorbell installed.
Review: Oculus Quest Standalone Virtual RealityOculus has released the Quest, a virtual reality headset that does not require a computer or sensors. We've had so much fun with our Oculus Rift (watching friends get queasy), we had to have the Quest. So, how does the Quest stack up without the need for a computer or sensors?
Hands-on with the EGO 56-Volt Lithium-ion Self Propelled MowerToday we're testing out the EGO 56-Volt Lithium-ion 21" Self Propelled Mower. This mower has been rated 5-stars on most websites, but we disagree. Read on to see what we love, and the one thing we hated, about this lawnmower.
