HelpAtMyHome.com Staff Articles

These are articles and guides by the HelpAtMyHome.com Staff. You can read more about us and our methodology on the About page.

These are deeply researched articles, guides, reviews, and explainers by experts whose goal is to provide clear, reasonable, and actionable advise in order to help you make your home improvement decisions easier. We are real home owners and apartment dwellers who have faced the same challenges as our readers and are committed to sharing our research and expertise.

Knipex Cobra XS Water Pump Pliers Review

09/12/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

The Knipex Cobra XS is a tiny, high-precision pair of water pump pliers that sells for a premium price. Is it worth investing in for a home handyman? …

Makita XDT13 18V Cordless Impact Driver Review

09/06/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are in need of a cordless impact driver, you can't help but consider Makita's excellent XDT13. It's not their flagship, but it's compact, powerful, and affordable, making it a great pick for home handyman and small shops. …

Simplehuman Compost Caddy Review

08/23/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are looking for a simple, stylish solution to in-kitchen composting then the Simplehuman Compost Caddy was designed for you. I bought one for use with my Simplehuman kitchen garbage bin, and here are my thoughts. …

What’s The Most Cost Effective Way To Get Makita 18V Batteries?

08/22/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you have invested in Makita's 18V battery system then you have certainly observed that the batteries are quite expensive. With batteries selling for about $50 to $150, I got to thinking that there had to be cheaper ways get them. …

Can You Exchange A SodaStream CO2 Cylinder Online?

08/18/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you have a Sodastream you'll know that the CO2 cylinders need to be swapped out and refilled every few months. If you live close to a Target or Bed Bath and Beyond, this is a simple task, but what if you don't? …

Lasko 20″ High Velocity Garage Fan Review

08/16/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

For some months now I've been using a Lasko 20" garage fan, model 2264QM. Here are my thoughts. …

FCMP IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter Review

08/15/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are looking for a backyard composter that is under $100 then you will almost certainly find the FCMP IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter in your search. I bought one to see how good this popular composter really is. …

Simplehuman Trash Bag Sizes And Alternatives

08/13/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Simplehuman makes great trash cans, some of the best in fact, but the company uses custom trash bags that are somewhat confusing. The good news is that trash bags are trash bags, and it's easy to figure out what size you need, even if you don't want …

Purple Harmony Latex Pillow Review

08/09/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Looking for a new pillow with a cool touch and great support? So was I, until I purchased the Harmony pillow from Purple. Here is my review of what some people believe to be the best latex pillow sold in 2021. …

Nordic Knots Archipelago Rug Review

08/08/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

About 6 months ago I purchased an Archipelago rug from Nordic Knots, an online retailer of direct-to-consumer Scandinavian rugs. Here is my long-term review. …