Category: Review

Getting Started with the Slim LED Ceiling Light Alright, so I finally got around to swapping out that old, clunky dome light in my hallway. You know the type, collects bugs and dust like it’s its job. I’d been eyeing these slim LED ceiling lights for a while. They just look so much cleaner, and…

So, my lawn was looking pretty sad for a while there. You know, those dry, brown patches that just scream “I’m thirsty!” My sprinkler system, bless its heart, just wasn’t cutting it. The water pressure was so low, some sprinkler heads were barely popping up, let alone spraying properly. It was more of a gentle…

So, the woodpile was looking a bit sad, you know? Getting low. And with the evenings starting to get that little nip in the air, I figured it was time. Didn’t need a massive amount, just a good old half rick. Enough to keep things cozy without breaking my back or the bank. Simple, right?…

Alright, so let me tell you about this drawer pull situation I had. The old one on my bedside table was just… sad. You know, one of those generic metal knobs that just screams “boring.” I kept looking at it and thinking, this little detail is dragging the whole piece down. I wanted something with…

Alright, so I wanted to share my recent adventure with one of those prefab room addition kits. The house was starting to feel a bit, well, snug. Especially with me trying to get work done from home more often. Needed a dedicated space, you know? Somewhere I could close the door and actually focus. Getting…

My Journey to Finding the Perfect Garden Shed in Adelaide Alright, let me tell you, my backyard was getting a bit out of hand. Tools were everywhere, the kids’ bikes were always in the way, and frankly, it was starting to look like a junkyard. I knew I needed a solution, and living here in…

So, let me tell you about this one time I ended up with paint on my car seat. Not a good look, believe me. I was doing some touch-up work on a picture frame, thought I was being careful, but nope. Next thing I know, there’s this ugly smear of white latex paint right on…

Alright, let me walk you through my little adventure – or misadventure, depending on how you look at it – with our RV slide-out floor. It started, as these things often do, with that tell-tale squishiness. You know the one. That feeling underfoot that just screams “Houston, we have a problem.” My heart sank a…

Alright, let’s talk about these LP ceiling heaters. My journey with them started out of sheer desperation, really. My workshop, which is basically my oversized garage, used to be a no-go zone for about half the year. I mean, freezing. You try working on anything when you can’t feel your fingers, right? First, I went…

So, I found myself on a bit of a quest the other day. Seems simple, right? I just needed a new power strip. But here’s the kicker: I was determined to find one that was actually made in the USA. You’d think that wouldn’t be too hard, but let me tell you, it was an…

Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with colored concrete sealant: So, I’ve been staring at my drab, gray concrete patio for years, thinking it needed something. I finally decided to take the plunge and try out colored concrete sealant. I’d seen some pretty cool results online, and figured, “Why not?” First things first,…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to revamp my garden for a while now, and I live in zone 9, which means it gets pretty hot and sunny. I decided I needed some tough plants that could handle the heat, so I started looking into “zone 9 perennials full sun.” Here’s how it went down. The…

Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with LED hard hat lights: So, I’ve been doing a lot of work in my attic lately, and let me tell you, it’s dark up there. I was using a regular flashlight, holding it in my mouth or trying to prop it up, and it was a…

Okay, so I had this problem, right? I got these fruit trees in my backyard, and they’re getting pretty tall. Needed to spray them for bugs and stuff, but my old sprayer? Forget about it. Couldn’t reach the tops. So, I started looking into getting a sprayer that could hit, like, 30 feet. First, I…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my recent adventure in pool-land: replacing the liner in my 18 x 36 in-ground pool. It was… an experience. Let me tell you, I’ve done some DIY projects around the house, but this one was a whole different beast. Getting Started (and Getting Quotes) First things first, I knew I…

Okay, so I had this project where I needed to build a small fire pit in my backyard. I’d picked up some fire bricks a while back, but I quickly realized I needed to cut them down to size. I’d never done this before, so it was a bit of a learning experience. Let me…

Alright, so I wanted to mess around with `ag` and `rakes` today. I’d heard about them, seen them in some configs, but never really used them. So, I figured, why not dive in and see what the fuss is about? Getting Started First things first, I needed to make sure I had `ag` (The Silver…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my recent DIY adventure – tiling my fireplace with a herringbone pattern. I’ve always loved the look of herringbone, and I figured, “How hard could it be?” Well, let me tell you, it was a bit more involved than I initially thought, but totally worth it in the end! Getting…

Okay, so I’ve been tackling this trim project in my house, and let me tell you, the whole “finish nailer” thing was a bit of a head-scratcher at first. I mean, 15 gauge? 16 gauge? What’s the actual difference, and which one do I really need? So, I started digging around. I hit up some…