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Category Archives: Product Review
BudgetWater.com — My experiences — Part 1
I live in the country and have a deep well for my water source. The water is very acid, with a pH of about 5, and loaded with iron. So I have to treat my water to bring the pH … Continue reading
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BudgetWater.com — Part 2
So I loaded the new tank with 2 cubic feet of greensand (about 200 pounds), reinstalled the valve/controller and hooked up the greensand filter to my house plumbing. All should be well. I cycled the filter to clean the sand … Continue reading
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Circulon Contempo 18X10 Double Burner Griddle Review
Last weekend, I purchased this unit which claimed to be non-stick and metal utensil safe. I thought it would be ideal for cooking bacon. So far I have made two batches of bacon. I cook on a Jenn-Aire gas cooktop, … Continue reading
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Product Review – Dyson Ball Vacuum
For 26 years, we have owned and used a Kirby vacuum cleaner. It has been with us in 5 houses, and never had a problem. But, old age is creeping up on us (not on the Kirby), and the Kirby … Continue reading
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Tagged DC24, Dyson, Vacuum
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Cataracts, Lens Implants, and Disappointments
Last year, I began having trouble seeing well at night. This was especially troublesome when driving. I would see a lot of glare, and multiple images, especially of headlights and taillights. I knew this was caused by worsening cataracts, and … Continue reading
Galaxy DX 2547 CB Radio Base Station
For some time, I have been thinking that a CB radio may be a good thing to have if the economy and the country suffer a worst case meltdown. I started looking for a base station (110v powered) for my … Continue reading
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Lowes and TroyBiltGas Trimmer Product Report
Last week, my grass trimmer finally died. It lived a long productive life, achieving 17 years of useful service before its engine finally gave out. Long live Echo!. So, I was in the market for a new one. A trip … Continue reading
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Preparing for 3rd World Status — Pt 1
As the economy continues to falter, we should be preparing ourselves with ways to deal with the consequences. In other countries, economic crashes resulted in the sporadic loss of utilities, such as electric. Most of us cannot think of living … Continue reading
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Tagged Simple Pump
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Ok, I'll Admit It, I'm Hooked!
I’ve never been much for games. In my entire life, I have not watched a complete football game, or basketball game either. I don’t get much fun out of playing cards, or party games. The only game on my iMac … Continue reading
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Rosetta Stone – My Impressions.
I decided I would like to learn a new language. My goal is simply to learn it for the sake of learning it, and to exercise my tired old brain. Learning new things is the best way to keep the … Continue reading
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