I recently received a teleidoscope from Kaleidoscopes To You. What, you may ask, as I did, is a teleidoscope? According to Wikipedia a teleidoscope is a kind of kaleidoscope, with a lens and an open view, so it can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed a part [...]
If you can believe it, Dave and I have been married 8 years and have never owned a snow blower. We live in Cleveland where we are pretty well known for our harsh, cold, and snowy winters. This year we decided we’ve finally had our fill of shoveling. We were excited when we came across [...]
Do you ever worry about what would happen if one of your house keys was misplaced or lost? You would have to pay to get all new locks installed and it could get pretty pricey. Or what if you had extensive work done around the house by a contractor – enough so that they had [...]
Well here we are on day 7 or so of a 2 day project. That is my own fault, I am a rare breed – a slacking perfectionist! We have moved on to the next steps of the Giani Granite Countertop Paint and after priming the countertops (which even the black prime color made our [...]
As some family and friends know, we are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. Like any do-it-yourself job, it takes about 500 times longer than you plan for! Our kitchen is about 50% complete, the cabinets are hung, the backsplash is up, and the countertops are on. We still have a lot to do, [...]
I just took the Brother P-Touch PT1290 Electronic Labeling System Challenge. They requested that I use the labels in unique ways to see if they would withstand extreme conditions or use them in ways not normally considered. On every Thanksgiving as part of our family tradition, the grandchildren make ornament to decorate our tree. We have always struggled [...]
Imagine being able to change your locks in a matter of seconds . . . wouldn’t that have been handy the last time your child lost their key to the house (sorry Mom, I know I did that once or twice!). What about the family friend who was the last option you could find to [...]
One of my favorite home and garden catalogs is Plow & Hearth. I love flipping through the pages and picking out unique, creative, and eye-catching items for our house and garden. Their wide selection of holiday items makes it fun to shop for gifts for others too. Not only do I find the Plow & [...]
Growing up with my dad as a photographer, I love canvas photos. I think it’s wonderful that a picture you’ve taken can be blown up and put on canvas to look like artwork you might see in a museum. It’s the perfect way to turn a cherished memory into a beautiful keepsake. Recently I had [...]
It’s that time of year where we are all cooped up inside with the windows closed and we just aren’t getting the fresh air that we need. That’s why we use air purifiers in our house. We have one in our living room and recently placed a Blueair Clean AirBall in the kids room. Both air purifiers [...]
The Little Engine Ladder That Could! Sorry I guess we spend too much time with Logan talking about trains. But to get back on track, The Little Giant Xtreme arrived last weekend! After I opened it up, started figuring it out and playing with it, The Little Giant Xtreme did something I have never . [...]
When we were picking out items for our wedding registry, we picked a nice set of luggage – or so we thought. The large bag has been great and we thought we were getting a deal on the two small carry ons that came in the set. Turns out when we actually try to use [...]
November 11th was the 100th anniversary of Whirlpool. I thought it would be fun to look back to see how times have changed, how laundry and Whirlpool have evolved, and to share my favorite features of the Whirlpool Duet. Here’s a look at Whirlpool’s first washing machine. It was called an Electric Wringer and was [...]
The VueZone Personal Video Network is such a grand little invention that is insanely simple to install and activate. I first saw this little monitoring system a couple of months ago when a buddy was looking to install it to monitor his office. I thought to myself “there is no way this guy is going [...]
One of our recent fall projects was to a set-up and use the Lifetime 130-Gallon Outdoor Storage Box. We have a one-and-a-half car garage but you’d never know it, it’s packed so full of outdoor equipment, tools, and toys we can’t even fit a car in there! Thankfully this Lifetime Outdoor Storage Box is so [...]
This winter I can’t wait to cozy up with a warm cup of chai tea latte, cappuccino, latte, and hot chocolate thanks to our Tassimo Home Brewing System by Bosch. I’m always cold and have a hard time getting out from under the covers on frigid snowy mornings. Waking up to a hot beverage that’s ready [...]
I recently used the HomeRight Command Max High Volume Low Pressure Sprayer to repaint our picket fence. The Command Max Sprayer is ideal for small jobs and detail work. The manufacturer recommends using thin materials such as stain or varnish with sprayer. However, since we needed to paint the fence, the sprayer includes a tool [...]
I always worry about what would happen to our most precious documents if there ever was a fire. In the past, we’ve stored them in a plastic container. I know. I know. This makes no sense. Plastic burns quickly, but we justified it by keeping it in an easily accessible place. It was always in [...]
I’ve been looking for a hook to hang a wreath on my door for quite some time now. The hook I currently use scratches the paint of the door so I really needed to find a replacement, but I couldn’t find what I was looking for until I tried the Zip ‘n Hang. The Zip [...]
Since I started using the Whirlpool Duet, doing laundry well has never been easier for me. With so many helpful features the set makes it a breeze to make sure fabrics don’t bleed, helps clothes retain their shape without shrinking, and even fights stains. The smart temperature control offered in the Duet helps ensure that [...]
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