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If you want to make your own soda at home -- or your own sparkling water for that matter -- but you don't want to store your beverage in plastic, are you out of luck? A quick cruise on Amazon or Best Buy might have you thinking you have no options, …
[Read more...] about Which Sodastream and Soda Makers Have Stainless Steel Bottles?
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The home soda maker, often called a Sodastream after the most popular manufacturer in the market, is an amazing addition to any kitchen. One downside though is that almost all of them use plastic bottles. So which Sodastreams and soda makers use …
[Read more...] about Which Sodastream and Soda Makers Have Glass Bottles? [2024 Update]
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I've always been a bit crazy about air circulation. Growing up in an AC-free home meant we used fans -- ceiling fans, desktop fans, transom fans, box fans, garage fans, you name it -- in order to stay cool during the summer. Over time I grew to …
[Read more...] about The Quietest Fans For Sleeping and Working At Home
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When my Knoll Life chair, which had served me well for over 10 years, finally broke down I was in a tough spot. It was time to buy a new office chair in order to make my work-from home life as comfortable and healthy as possible, but I had to pay for …
[Read more...] about Branch Ergonomic Office Chair Review (Update: 3 Years Of Use)
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Back in the day I never thought about screwdrivers as being any more than a simple tool that I had been given secondhand. If I had to associate a brand with them, I would have said Stanley, but then basically run out of ideas. Today, in 2024, things …
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In need of some stands for woodworking around my house, I purchased a pair of ToughBuilt TB-C500 "Heavy Duty" sawhorses. Here is my review of one of the top-selling work stands of 2022, as well as my updates from the least 2 years of use. …
[Read more...] about ToughBuilt Heavy Duty Sawhorse TB-C500 Review (2 Years Later)
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Outdoor furniture is crazily expensive, so it makes sense to take good care of it. This means keeping your patio furniture covered when it's not in use. Since covers are rarely included with furniture (regardless of how much you spend on it) you'll …
[Read more...] about The Best Waterproof Patio Furniture Covers I’ve Found (2024 Update)
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Plumbing might seem like a foreign language to many of us, but the inside of a toilet is actually a pretty simple thing. With a few simple parts and one moderately confusing one, you can overhaul the workings of any standard home toilet. This is a …
[Read more...] about How To Upgrade An Old Toilet With New Parts
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For some months years now I've been using a Lasko 20" garage fan, model 2264QM. It's been placed in my garage, which I use as a workshop and home gym. Here are my thoughts after using the fan extensively. …
[Read more...] about Lasko 20″ High Velocity Garage Fan Review (Update: After 3 Years of Use)
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If you are looking to avoid another cheap plastic or aluminum part in your kitchen, then a stainless steel ice cub tray is a great place to start. They aren't the cheapest option, but if you want something that lasts and something that's safe, it's a …
