Reviews

This page contains all of my independent product and service reviews. Every item listed here was personally purchased and used, with no free products, sponsorships, or complimentary services.

  • Febreze Plug Scent Booster Review (2026): Does It Actually Last? or Fade Fast

    I purchased the Febreze Plug Scent Booster in May 2025 after using Febreze wall plug-ins for several years and deciding it was time for a change. This is a corded Febreze air freshener diffuser designed to sit on a counter or tabletop rather than plug directly into a wall outlet. That design allows for more…

  • RAiNSPIRE Baking Rack Review: The Rack I Bought for Crispier Oven Wings

    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…

  • POWERCORDS 3-Outlet Wall Tap Review (UL Listed, No Overheating So Far)

    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…

  • Why I Bought the Harbor Freight Predator 4550 After Repeated Power Outages

    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…

  • The Harris Garden Powder I Used to Protect My Potato Plants

    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…

  • AVAPOW 4000A Jump Starter Review After 3 Years of Ownership

    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…

  • The Cheap D-Fantix Battery Tester That Solved My Junk Drawer Problem

    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.…

  • Anker 45W USB-C Charger Review After Daily Pixel 9 Pro Use

    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…

  • Onederful 11-Inch Melamine Dinner Plates Review (Dishwasher Safe, No Chipping So Far)

    I bought a set of four of these 11″ melamine dinner plates. I specifically chose them because they are clearly marked as dishwasher safe, there are melamine products that are not dishwasher safe. I bought them for daily use however they are fancy enough for an informal holiday dinner as well. I like the feel…

  • Why I Upgraded to the BUNN Heat N Brew Coffee Maker

    I have owned the Bunn Heat N Brew programmable coffee maker since November 2025 and I love it. My old coffee maker was worn out I decide to upgrade to a higher quality cup of coffee and for that I needed The Heat N Brew. it’s a coffee maker that meets the high standards of…