I have owned the Nest programmable thermostat for several years, and it continues to work just as reliably today as when I first installed it. It has proven to be a dependable, easy-to-use thermostat that delivers practical automation without unnecessary complexity. I originally purchased the Nest thermostat to add a bit of automation to my … Read more
I purchased the Vicks Filter-Free Warm Mist Humidifier (V745WB) in January 2025 to solve a specific problem for me, and it worked. This is a warm mist humidifier designed for bedrooms, larger rooms, and other indoor spaces that need added moisture during dry weather. In my case, I bought it to help offset the very … 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 began looking for a baking rack so that I could perfect my breaded hot wing chicken recipe. It seems if you oven bake your wings on a rack, airflow greatly improves and that results in crispier wings. That’s another story. I chose the RAiNSPIRE stainless steel 12″x17″ baking rack because it is the perfect … 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
I purchased the D-Fantix battery tester a little over two years ago. I am happy to report that it has held up well. If you are anything like me, you seem to have all types of batteries laying around in junk drawers and nightstands. I got tired of swapping out batteries. Which ones are good. … Read more
I purchased the Anker 45w USB C charger back in March of 2025 and have been using it on a daily basis. I wanted a second high power charger for my Pixel nine pro as I had recently purchased a Google smart watch and was using my Google charger for the watch. If you need … Read more