Saturday, January 16, 2010

Lowest Price Xantrex Technologies 852-0251 XPower Mobile Mini Power Source


I was searching for a portable power supply/source to end those times when my mp3 player or my phone would die and I'm nowhere near an outlet. This is perfect because I can plug the USB cable for my mp3 player and tuck it inside my pocket and stay mobile. The size is perfect for anyone to keep their devices charged

This power source doesn't take long to charge (via AC) and is perfect for those that forget to recharge their mp3 player or phone. I keep one in my book bag in case of emergency.Get more detail about Xantrex Technologies 852-0251 XPower Mobile Mini Power Source.

Low Price Earthwise 50118 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Side Discharge/Mulching Lawn Mower


I got this lawn mower for an average size yard and I was really surprised at how easily it handled. It did not make a lot of noise like some of the gas mowers and was easy to push around the yard. The only problem I had and it actually might have been the orange extension cord I was using but it kept coming out of the outlet for the mower. I would definately recommend.Get more detail about Earthwise 50118 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Side Discharge/Mulching Lawn Mower.

Hobart 770440 Premium Form Fitted Welding Gloves Right now


These gloves are very comfortable and have saved my hands countless times. As they accumulate wear, however, the leather warps a bit and the gloves get a little stiff in the smaller digits. This can probably be expected of most gloves, but overall, a great purchase.Get more detail about Hobart 770440 Premium Form Fitted Welding Gloves.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Karcher 9.558-111.0 Pressure Washer All Purpose Cleaner SoapPac - 12 Pack Decide Now


I am not going to go into a lot of detail but all in all this unit works great. I know that many individuals will tell you to purchase a more powerful gas unit but 9 times out of 10 this unit will do the job. The adjustable wand is super.....don't purchase one where you have to change wands. I would not recommend that you purchase the wand extension (unfortunately, I did) because it is just too hard to hold and control with the extra length. Again, a great unit for the money.Get more detail about Karcher 9.558-111.0 Pressure Washer All Purpose Cleaner SoapPac - 12 Pack.

Ultrasonic Rodent Repeller Single Speaker Repels Rats and Mice Buy Now


I purchased a 3 speaker ultra model for my garage and it worked perfectly. I liked it so much that I purchased these single speaker models for inside my home. They work great and look good next to my appliances.Get more detail about Ultrasonic Rodent Repeller Single Speaker Repels Rats and Mice.

Suncast SC2700 20-Inch Snow Shovel/Pusher Combo with Wear Strip And D-Grip Handle Order Now


I have owned this shovel for over 7 years. Didn't think it would last 2 years. Not only do I use it but all my neighbors do too. Everyone that uses it wants one for themselves. If you can find one, buy it. Best 15.00 dollars I've spent.Get more detail about Suncast SC2700 20-Inch Snow Shovel/Pusher Combo with Wear Strip And D-Grip Handle.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Nelson 56600 Shut-Off Water Timer Right now


After flooding my pool one night by forgetting to shut off the hose, I was introduced to water timers! We have a ton of sediment and minerals in our well water (which made a mess of the pool), so it will be interesting to see how well this holds up. So far, great, but it's only a couple of weeks old. Get more detail about Nelson 56600 Shut-Off Water Timer.

Terro 1800 3-Ounce Outdoor Pre-Filled Liquid Ant Baits, 3-Pack Order Now


This trap works very well for certain types of ants. Useless for carpenter ants, but seems to really attract small ants. I put one right next to an ant hill and the entire colony appeared to be dead within a few days.Get more detail about Terro 1800 3-Ounce Outdoor Pre-Filled Liquid Ant Baits, 3-Pack.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Scotts 71030 Easy Hand Held Broadcast Spreader Buy Now


I had some cheap irregular fertilizer, but this little spreader seemed to handle it with no problems - no jamming or clogging. I'm planning to use it to spread salt or de-icer on my driveway this winter.Get more detail about Scotts 71030 Easy Hand Held Broadcast Spreader.

Dewalt DPG27XL Tough Element Cold Weather Resistant Work Glove with 3-Inch Extended Cuff, X-Large Get it now!


I purchased these gloves for specifically working outdoors in cold weather. Previous gloves I've worn were too bulky to do anything with my fingers...and any thinner material gloves gave me better use of my fingers but left my hands too exposed to the cold air. I was hoping this would allow me to work with my fingers and keep my hands warm.

They are very tight fitting, have a great grip to them with reinforced palms and are excellent to work in. However, after being outside in below freezing conditions for more than 10 minutes, my hands were so cold my fingers were numb. The rubber palm grip became hard and frozen and my hands felt so cold like air was going right through the gloves. So, I am back to bigger bulkier gloves just to stay warm outside. These are nice if you need to briefly work outside or absolutely need better control with your fingers. As for cold weather resistant...NOT SO MUCH.Get more detail about Dewalt DPG27XL Tough Element Cold Weather Resistant Work Glove with 3-Inch Extended Cuff, X-Large.

PRISMA MRKR SET/12 SKIN TONE Immediately


These markers are terrible! First of all, it's hard to get the caps off without getting it all over your hands before getting used to it due to the design. It looks real cheap with the paper cover around the marker. The colors streak when using the broad side. I bought these since I heard the name. I can't believe they're retailed at almost $50 for a dozen! I paid a little less than $40 including shipping but even that is way overpriced. These aren't even worth paying $1 each for after using them. The shipping was fast though. I wouldn't recommnend these to anyone!! Get more detail about PRISMA MRKR SET/12 SKIN TONE.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Intruder, Inc. 16112 Mouse And Rodent Traps Best Quality


These are very effective traps. They are also incapable of hurting your finger! And yet they do the job very well. And the very best bait? Bacon! Disturbing but true.Get more detail about Intruder, Inc. 16112 Mouse And Rodent Traps.

Scotts Super Turf Builder WinterGuard Lawn Fertilizer with PLUS 2 Weed Control - 17 lb. #29205 This instant


This review is for Scotts Turf Builder Plus 2 Weed Control/Fertilizer, but I believe it applies to any Scotts Turf Builder product. I'm giving this product only one star because of the following prominent statement on the front of the package for this product and others that they sell: "Won't Burn Lawn Guaranteed!" When my gardener applied this product to my lawn 6 months ago using a Scotts spreader, it caused a large number of brown patches of grass in the lawn, and these patches did not return to green for more than a month. Thinking that this must have been the gardener's fault somehow, and naively believing the claim that it would not burn my lawn, I decided to apply the product again last week, this time doing it myself and taking scrupulous care to follow all the directions on the package. I even placed plastic stakes in the lawn to mark where the Scotts AccuGreen 3000 spreader's wheels had been to try to avoid overlap. One week later, I again have a large number of brown patches in a lawn that was nearly perfect before I applied the product. These patches are primarily in areas where a small amount of overlap must have occurred in spite of my best efforts to avoid it (my lawn is quite curvy and gets narrow at some spots).
I called the Scotts customer line and spoke to two people who were very polite and sympathetic. They were not able to explain why the company places this prominent "guarantee" on its packages, but obviously they do it to increase their sales. I politely refused their offer of a refund, since it required work on my part for very little money. In my opinion, if they claim that the product is "guaranteed" not to burn, they should come to my house and replace my lawn for me, and obviously they have no intention of doing that. They did explain to me that the burn resulted from too much fertilizer, not from the weed control component. One suggestion they had was that next time I might consider reducing the setting on my spreader from 5 1/4 to 4 1/2 or so, or that I could try a hand-held spreader that would not tend to drop a bunch of product in one spot when I hit a bump or turned a corner (but I would have to be very careful near shrubs, unless I chose a product without weed killer). Another idea would be to use only a product without weed killer, since the weed killer component requires one to keep the lawn dry for at least 24 hours (the weeds can be killed by spraying at another time). If I did that, I could water the lawn immediately after application to reduce the risk of burning.
In my opinion, Scotts should remove the statement that their product is guaranteed not to burn a lawn, since this "guarantee" only means that, when the product does burn your lawn, they will refund the money you spent buying the product, if you can find your receipt etc.Get more detail about Scotts Super Turf Builder WinterGuard Lawn Fertilizer with PLUS 2 Weed Control - 17 lb. #29205.

Apollo Precision Tools 15-Piece Garden Tool Kit, Green #DT3797 Top Quality


Excellent gift. Looks good and contains good variety. Was a gift so don't know how the quality holds up, but the tools look substantial. Purchase experience through Amazon is A+. Purchase arrived ahead of schedule.Get more detail about Apollo Precision Tools 15-Piece Garden Tool Kit, Green #DT3797.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant)


I did my homework for 2 months this past winter. After several power outages and a severe ice storm in southern Ohio, I decided on this unit. I bought it in March. Just fired it up to get ready for this season. Thought I would have complications, the unit did set in the barn for about 7 months after delivery. I added the oil, poured in fuel, hit the start and away it went! Have only used it for minor appications so far, no power outages yet, but think I will be well prepared in my all electric home with this baby. Well worth the money considering the others on the market.Get more detail about Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant).

130794 Blade Spindle for Craftsman, AYP, Poulan, Husky Replacement Review


Purchased as extra part, so hasn't been used yet. But it looks like it will do the job and is much less expensive than a Sears part. The bolt holes are tapped and it has three new non-self-threading bolts with lock washers, which is different from the Sears Mandrels I've been buying.Get more detail about 130794 Blade Spindle for Craftsman, AYP, Poulan, Husky Replacement.

Shop For Florian 701 Pruner without holster


I bought this tool, which is shipped directly from the manufacturer. It's a nice enough tool, although I do wonder how long the nylon construction will last. I did not get any sort of guarantee with the tool, although the product info in the Amazon.com listing suggests that there is some sort of guarantee (it says "Counterfeit hand pruners do not have the quality nor the guarantee of our patented original pruner"). The tool is expensive enough to start, but the shipping cost of $9.25 is outrageous. The pruner came to me in a small bubble wrap envelope--the kind you can get for 50 cents if you buy a pack of them. The actual postage for first-class shipping from Florian (in Connecticut) to me in Minnesota was $1.90. There was no box or any sort of packaging for the tool; it was just in the bubble bag. I don't care about that, although an insert with some sort of guarantee would have been nice. But to jack up the shipping that much is ridiculous, especially since the tool was shipped directly from the manufacturer (which means they aren't losing 50% of the sale price to a re-seller).

The bottom line is, when I buy a something directly from the manufacturer, I know that they are making twice as much as if I'd bought it from a re-seller; and to have them also charge extremely high shipping makes me mad. I wish I had thought this through when I saw what the shipping charge would be at the time I ordered... the total was a bit over $40. That is one expensive tool. By the way, I did e-mail the manufacturer directly through their website to register my dissatisfaction with the shipping cost; as of this writing (about 2 weeks later), they have not bothered to respond.Get more detail about Florian 701 Pruner without holster.