*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
Me and my husband are survivalists as well as the proud owners of enough tools to stock a hardware store. One priceless tool we commonly carry are multitools. They can come in all styles with several different functions. Multitools are perfect for quick fixes of everyday problems if you have the right one. Cerberuso makes a multitool that is by far one of the best I've ever had!
The multitool is made of high quality durable stainless steel with a nice powder black finish. The design is very sleek and stands out from the rest by just looking so awesome and high tech. It has 13 different functions to cover every possible need. You can easily open it up to have expose the spring loaded pliers that also have a wire cutter and stripper part near he base of the pliers. On one side of the multitool you can easily fold out a sharp knife, philips screwdriver head, flathead screwdriver and a serrated saw. On the other side you can easily fold out a bottle/can opener, another flathead screwdriver, letter opener or awl and a file with a tip that also doubles as another flathead screwdriver as well. Once folded down, each piece locks into place and you can easily fold it back in by just pressing a button on the inside of the tool. I love the easy button since I'm used to a sliding lock, which can be a bit challenging if your hands are sweaty or gunky.
The multitool is a little heavy, but I just credit that to the great quality of the steel- it's meant to last and get the job done! A very nice canvas carrying pouch is included with a belt loop sewn on the back for easy portability. I'm very impressed with the quality of this multitool and I'm proud to show it off in public any chance I get. I've gotten quite a few comments on how nice it looks! It's definitely way nicer than my plain silver Leatherman! If you'd like a sharp looking, high quality multitool too, you can get one here- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AE0IQRE #Multitool
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*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
If you're like me and my husband, then you have a lot of keys! With three vehicles, riding lawn mower, two storage sheds, and countless tool boxes with locks, the keys tend to really accumulate. An then of course, there's those mystery keys floating around. We're not quite sure what they go to, but they ARE for something, so we're going to hang onto them for years in case we ever figure out what they go to. Keychains can get quite bulky, especially if you need to carry them in your pocket. A simple way to condense them all is to use a compact key holder.
The W-Plus compact key holder can hold anywhere from 2-15 keys, compacting them all into a small form about the size of a pocket knife. You can easily slip the key holder into a pocket without a bunch of bulging and poking. The key holder kit comes with all the needed pieces, a velvet like storage pouch and detailed instructions. The instructions make it look a lot more intimidating than it really is. I was able to put together a small bundle of 6 keys in less than 5 minutes.
I decided to combine keys from two different keychains that are for the sheds and come toolboxes to try to make it easier for my husband. I simply put a small black washer on two screws, inserted them into one of the bottom plates, put a red washer on, layered the keys on there, put another red washer, then top plate and screwed a smaller screw into the top. It was actually really simple and easy to do. There's extra spacers and some extenders included if you want to load it up with even more keys.
The keys tended to kind of wiggle loose and splay out the sides. However, when I tightened down the screw until they were absolutely snug, the keys stayed in there better. It seems the more keys you put in it, the better it holds. Overall, this compact key holder is a great way to cut back on bulky keychains! If you have too many keys on your keychain, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016IA3H82 #Keyholder
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted for my honest opinion!
I love cooking and baking. A vital necessity is having quality utensils and equipment. Having a good mixing bowl set is almost priceless, especially when you're using a hand mixer or making some really thick dough. Cheap flimsy plastic bowls just will not cut it in my kitchen! Kukpo makes the most high quality plastic mixing bowl set I've ever used! I also have a measuring cups and spoon set from Kukpo also, and they are just incredible! Kukpo is definitely becoming one of my favorite kitchen brands!
The three piece mixing bowl set is made of the highest quality BPA free FDA approved plastic and has a stylish shiny finish. They are literally meant to last decades! They come in three different sizes - a large 5 quart, medium 3 quart, and small 1.5 quart to suit you every need. They each come with a perfectly fitting lid that seals airtight and is waterproof. That is a huge thing for me as I sometimes have to refrigerate doughs sometimes. They would also be great to use to marinate meat in since they'll help keep everything sanitary! I'm used to just slapping some saran wrap on top of bowls when I put them in the fridge to set, so this is a really huge bonus for me! Each of the bowls also has a no skid rubberized bottom that can grip even under the most rigorous of mixing. I tried my hand mixer and a hand whisk in these and they didn't move at all. That means you don't have to hold on to them and can use your hand for other more useful stuff. No more spinning bowls while you have to gradually add an ingredient while beating at the same time! Cleanup is a breeze as they are completely dishwasher safe and nothing really sticks to slick plastic sides much anyways. If that's not enough, these bowls are also freezer safe too!
There's so many possibilities of different things you can do with these awesome bowls! You can mix, store food, marinate, freeze, keep salads fresh, or even just use them as serving bowls since they're so nice looking! These are the most versatile bowls I've ever used and I'm absolutely in love with them!The possibilities are endless! If you'd like the best mixing bowl set you've ever experienced, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EMQCVK #http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EMQCVK
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
We like to try to eat thrifty in my household, and I'm always storing leftovers from dinner for our lunches the next day. My six year old is also very picky and won't eat his school lunches, so I have to pack him a lunch a few times a week also. A common problem we've had is that the standard tupperware is just one compartment, and food tends to run together or leak occasionally. A simple solution that is becoming more popular nowadays is to use Bento lunchboxes that also help with portion control.
Orgalif make a wonderfully durable lunch box set. It comes in a handy 5 pack to easily cover each day of the work week if you'd like to plan ahead. The lids are each a different color- blue, green , orange, red and purple . Each lunch box is divided into three parts- a large section perfect for a sandwich or piece of chicken, a medium compartment perfect for a small salad or other good sized side, and a smaller compartment that's perfect for a good side vegetable or even dip. Each section is perfectly sized to help with portion control so you don't end up packing too much, yet they're still large enough o have a nice full lunch. The plastic is amazingly strong and can definitely stand up to being dropped or battered around a little bit. The lids seal really good and are completely leak proof, making them ideal for putting in a backpack without worrying about them. They are microwavable, dishwasher-safe and perfect for freezing! I really love these containers and have been packing my husband's lunches in these for a few days now. He tends to just throw a container into his front seat and these have stood up to that without any leakage! I love how they're color coded too so I can assign one to each day of the week and know which lunch to grab each morning.
If you'd like to have organized lunches in a durable container, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0118HCX8U #Orgalif
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
Anybody who has ever used a garden hose knows hoe much of a pain it is to get it all rolled back up and put away neatly. Most of the time, it feels like I'm wrestling with a giant snake trying to get the hose back in the storage box. Sure, there's things that you can turn a crank and it'll roll it up for you, but still that takes a while. A simple, no-fail solution is to get an expandable garden hose!
Ohuhu makes and expandable garden hose that is high quality and very durable! Amazingly, this 25 foot hose can fit into a tiny 7.5" x 4.3" box! This would make a spectacular gift for pretty much anybody. Inside the compact package is the hose, a versatile nozzle, and a spare washer. The hose is only 8.2 feet long when its unexpanded, which is a very manageable length. It is very light and very easy to carry around without being cumbersome. The nozzle has a nice grip and fits in the hand comfortably. It has eight settings - full, angle, shower, mist, center, flat, cone, and soaker - which enables you to choose the best flow for your current activity. The nozzle is very easy to use, I was able to switch the setting with just one hand by turning the ring in front of the markings.
Using the hose was very easy, and somehow oddly satisfying. I simple screwed one end into my spigot, and screwed the nozzle onto the other end of the hose. I turned my water on and watched the hose expand to a nice full volume. No water leaked whatsoever anywhere, it only came out when I used the sprayer. After I was done, I turned my water off, and the hose stayed full. I just sprayed the last of the water out of the sprayer until the hose was completely empty and shriveled up again. I was able to take the sprayer off, shake the hose to get the last of the water out, and actually fit it back in the box for easy storage! I am very impressed with the ease of use of this awesome hose and the easy nozzle!
If you'd like to stop wrestling with your garden hose, you can get an expandable one here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01566WQWW #GardenHose
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
Where I live, in central Texas, cedar season is at it's peak right now. You can literally see the cedar pollen floating around outside it's that bad. And when cedar season isn't occurring , we have high mold or ragweed, or some other allergy going on all the time. I guess that's the price to pay for living in the country- extreme allergies! A great way to help combat the pollen is to use vent filters. Since I'm tired of inadvertently crying from allergies every day, I was thrilled to be offered to review TidyDocks vent filters.
I wasn't too sure exactly which size to get for my vents, so I got the 8x18 filter to try out. The package included the filter, three magnetic strips and a small tube of super glue. Installation was very simple. I placed the filter over the vent I wanted it on and marked the edges with a marker. I then cut it to shape. Then, I cut the magnetic strips to the exact lengths of the sides. You have to remember to factor in the corners! It took most of two strips to cover all the edges. The strips are more magnetic on one side than the other. The less magnetic side has a small white stripe on it. I used the supplied tube of super glue to attach the magnetic strips to the filter edges, and almost immediately they were dry and ready to put on the vent.
The filter is made of a polypropylene mesh in a soft PVC grid device that is fully washable. That's a huge bonus so you're not always having to buy new filters. The filter is meant to be placed over forced air HVAC vents and cold air returns. The vent filters significantly reduce the amount of dust, dirt and pet hair from being pulled into the HVAC system. They are also great for bathroom exhaust fans by helping to keep out all the dirt and other things that may clog it, making you remove the whole vent cover to clean the fan constantly. Also, if you live in the country and have a lot of critters and bugs, they can help prevent them from moving around through your vents from room to room. The TidyDocks vent filters are easy to install and easy to clean. I've only been using it for a few days, but already it feels like it's a little clearer and easier to breathe in my house. If you'd like to try some easy to maintain vent filters, you can get some here: http://tidydocks.com/products?keywords=vent+filters #tidydocks
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I've had a little bit of experience with digital IR thermometers. My husband recently got a thermometer that looks just like this but a different brand, and that thing was highly inaccurate! This thermometer, however, was spot on accurate and I'm very pleased with it!
The infrared temperature gun came with a really nice synthetic leather holster that includes a belt loop to keep it easily on hand for extended jobs. This would be invaluable to a home inspector! A battery was thoughtfully included with the set, so everything is ready to go out of the box. Installing the battery was easy, you just pulled open the handle, attached the battery to the contact points and closed it back up.
Once you turn on the thermometer, it is automatically on Celsius for some reason. You have to press and hold the mode button for a few seconds for it to switch over to Fahrenheit. There's memory settings where you can store up to 20 readings with a LOG function. The memory function also automatically recalls your last reading. The minimum reading is -58 F and the maximum is 1202 F , which is a very broad range to measure just about anything you can possibly think of. You can also adjust the temperature from .10 - 1.0 degrees to ensure accurate measurements. There is a handy backlight that you can toggle on or off independently of the laser. There is an automatic shutoff of 15 seconds on the laser to help conserve the battery. This thermometer is very accurate. I tested it out by trying my son's temperature. Within a few seconds, it gave me a completely accurate reading of 86.0 of his forehead. I tried to capture it in the photo, but by the time I got my camera centered, I moved the laser and the temp went down a fraction of a degree. Still, it was very accurate and gave me a lightning quick reading. I'm very impressed with the accuracy and the range of functions with this IR thermometer! If you'd like a top notch IR thermometer too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018XJ0JXC #DuaLaseNocontacDigitaIInfrareThermomete
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted for my honest opinion!
I'm a stay-at-home-mom and I absolutely love to cook. We rarely go out since I can usually cook better meals than any restaurant. However, my kitchen is pretty small, and counter space can be a real challenge. I like to keep a variety of knives on hand, and I have two somewhat large knife blocks taking up valuable space on my counter. I've always wanted a magnetic knife strip, jut have never gotten around to actually acquiring one yet.
The Sabermate magnetic knife holder is made of a durable aluminum type metal in a nice sleek design that fits in with almost any decor. It measures 15" long and can be mounted practically anywhere. A handy mounting template is included so you can get it easily installed on the first try. Installation is a breeze, you just mount the screws, pull the two endcaps out, place on the screws and pop the endcaps back into place. Once it's on, it's very sturdy and definitely can't be shook loose. It's actually a little bit of an effort to get it back off! The magnets in the strip are pretty strong and can definitely withstand my six year old jumping around the kitchen like a lunatic. You have to give the knife a good little tug and a slight twist to get it off the strip.
The knife sharpener that comes with the strip is very handy to have also, and can be an invaluable tool when cooking in the kitchen. It's made of a plastic material and has two non-slip pads on the bottom of the main part to give it a firm grip on the counter. The knife sharpener has two different slots. There is a Coarse slot for getting those rough edges sharp, and it has a Fine slot to smooth away all the burrs and to polish the knife edge. To sharpen, you grasp the handle firmly while it's flat on the table. You pull the knife through the coarse slot a few times and then repeat through the fine slot until you have a nice honed edge. The sharpener works very well, it only took about 8 pulls through each slot before my knife was razor sharp.
Overall, I'm very happy with my knife strip and sharpener! They look great in my kitchen and help me free up a lot of counter space. I can also keep all my knives top of the line sharp with minimal effort now! If you'd like to free up some space too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Sabermate-Magnetic-Knife-Holder-Sharpener/dp/B018TSDI94/ref=sr_1_292?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1453425885&sr=1-292&keywords=magnetic+knife+holder #Sabermate
*I was not paid for this review! i received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
A common challenge to every housewife is trying to keep the house clean. I have a wild six year old son and a husband that does granite fabrication during the week. It gets worse on the weekends because my husbands also a weekend warrior with our son as his sidekick. I can't tell you how many times I've cleaned the counter, walked away, and as soon as I come back, there's a greasy machine part or dirty paintbrushes laying on my freshly cleaned counter! I usually use a homemade bleach solution to tackle my general cleaning. However, I always have to be careful about keeping my clothing well away from what I'm cleaning until it dries. To top it all off, I'm six months pregnant right now, and the smell of bleach is nauseating at times to me.
The Pyoure cleaning solution is concentrated and comes in a 16 oz bottle. Each bottle makes 80 fluid oz of solution. You simply mix one part cleaning solution to four equal parts of water. It was very easy for me to mix a small bottle up just by eyeing the mixture and not having to actually measure it out. It suggests that you store the solution in a dark bottle away from direct light. The solution is 7% hydrogen peroxide so it still sterilizes and has enough kick to it to really get in there and clean. It's also non-toxic, so it's completely safe to have around children and animals!
The best thing about this cleaning solution is the smell!! I got mine scented as Sandalwood Apple and it is absolutely yummy smelling! I cleaned my counters and the stove and it smelled like I burned a candle in my kitchen. It was very pleasant, and I find myself cleaning other random things just because it smells so nice. This solution is nice and strong and cut through last night's cooking stains on the stove with minimal effort whatsoever. I didn't even have to soak it like I usually have to do with bleach. Pyoure even seems to be safe for clothing. I've used it on some rags, and it never stained or discolored them like bleach or other stuff does. Overall, I'm very impressed with my Pyoure cleaning solution- it smells wonderful and it's tough enough to get the job done! If you'd like to try a better smelling cleaner, you can get some here: http://www.PyoureCleaning.com #ILovePyoure
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted in exchange for my honest review!
I just got my first microfiber towel a few weeks ago, and absolutely fell in love with it! This is my second microfiber towel, and let me say, I've fallen in love all over again!
I absolutely love the color of this towel! It's a nice rich, vibrant blue. It's actually very soft, but still thin like other microfiber towels. It's even larger than a regular bath towel, measuring 52"x 31" and gives you a nice full coverage. I hate towels that are too small, and this one definitely gives me nice coverage! I decided to test it out by drying off with it after a shower. It wicked away all my moisture with barely any effort and the towel itself barely felt damp when I was done. I'm amazed at how fast my hair dried with this towel! I let it hang dry for about 30 minutes, and then it easily rolled up into a really tiny roll that is perfect for gym bags or even your purse! The edges are nicely stitched, and I don't see them coming undone even under the most rough abuse. I'm definitely becoming a huge fan of microfiber towels, especially after trying this nice big one out!
If you want to become a fan of microfiber towels too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Microfiber-Workout-Travel-Towel-Satisfaction/dp/B00ZPNI1DA/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1453765004&sr=8-28&keywords=workout+towel #microwick |
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