After living in the country for a while, I noticed that when fall turns to winter, mice become a recurring problem. After catching a few with traps, I decided to switch to a chemical solution and bought Tomcat Place Pacs. I’ve found them very effective and have used them off and on for over five … Read more
I purchased the Qdreclod 1.3-gallon battery powered garden sprayer last spring for use around the home and yard. Every spring and fall, I walk around the outside of my home spraying for weeds close to the foundation on the first pass and spraying for insects on the second pass. That’s a lot of spraying. I … Read more
I have been living out here on the Lazy D for a little over eight years. Out here in the countryside, we use aerobic septic systems. From the very beginning, I have been using Septicfit calcium hypochlorite tablets in my system. I have regularly scheduled inspections every quarter, and Septicfit has served me well throughout … Read more
I purchased the Febreze plug scent booster in May of 2025. I had been using the wall plug-ins for a few years. I decided it was time for a change. I chose the plug scent booster because it had a cord, which lets you place it on a counter or tabletop rather than being against … Read more
I purchased these 3 prong plug adapters a week or two ago. I had purchased an inverter generator to use if we lost power during a recent winter storm, the generator only has two outlets, and I planned to run two extension cords into the house and I would need more than two outlets once … Read more
PREDATOR 4550 Watt Open-Frame Inverter Generator I purchased the Harbor Freight Predator 4550 open-frame inverter generator after experiencing multiple extended power outages in a rural setting. This review is based on real-world home backup use, not promotional testing. I found the Predator 4550-watt open-frame inverter generator to be a wise choice. Inverter generators cost more than … Read more
In March of 2025 I decided to plant a vegetable garden. By the time May rolled around it became evident that I would need something to keep pests away from my plants especially the potato plants. After some research on my own I chose the Harris brand because it is OMRI listed, meaning it has … Read more
I purchased the AVAPOW 4000 peak car jump starter back in April of 2023. I needed a portable way to jump start different machinery a riding mower, tractor and small car with a 4 cyl engine here on the homestead. The LED light and USB quick charge 3.0 came in handy during occasional power outages … Read more