Product Reviews
- New Stuff…pending full review…or considering buying.
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Car Jump Starter with Air Compressor, 20000mAh Battery Booster – https://amzn.to/3Orsfpc–
I have this and am pleased with it. There are a lot of options, but most importantly, this is based on a Lithium Battery…so it is powerful, keeps a charge for a long time, and is small to store. Do NOT buy any product with a SLA battery…buy this.
- Brother HL-L3210CW Color Laser Printer – https://amzn.to/3wQgOju – I have a similar version of this and have been pleased…very economical. I am hoping to get this Brother for my classroom.
- Honeywell WIFI Smart Thermostat w/Alexa – https://amzn.to/3EQ7lN8 –
I bought two of these in 2015 when options were limited for WIFI SMART thermostats and Alexa was just starting to roll out. Since then, there are many brands a models. I still very much like our older model, and in a quick review, believe this model to compare favorably. I still do not like Nest, and Honeywell has since come out with Lyric and another model of SMART Thermostat that I feel are not as user friendly as this device. Honeywell has proven to be a good company in support, both product and app upgrades, and I would buy this exact model again. However, it is important to review your equipment needs, and review other online resources like a Consumer Report that may have put other units through hands on testing.
- Solar NIMH Replacement Batteries – https://amzn.to/3tL8Ber
These have been a good upgrade to the 2+ year old NIMH stock batteries that came with the lights. After several months of use, they are still performing better than the OEM batteries.
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Landworks 7 HP Wood Chipper
- Review – https://youtu.be/_YwA_wgujck– See YouTube Video of operation and Tips
- Buy – https://amzn.to/3VhEHKv
- If you have a few trees and routinely having to dispose of debris, this is a great way to make your own mulch.
BHyve Smart Water Controller
- If you your yard or plants get water when it rains, you need this.
- Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Controller Buy: https://amzn.to/3tQlvaZ – This is the one I got…best value. It replaced multiple 4 and 2 zone timers I had to run around and turn off if it was going to rain a lot.
- Orbit 57946 6-Zone B-hyve Smart Indoor/Outdoor WiFi Controller – Buy: https://amzn.to/3tLnyge – great if you see no additional expansion to your watering needs. I intend to buy this one as well.
- See the developing details of my Small Farm Irrigation Tips
Personal Space Heater by Dreo
- Review – https://youtu.be/MkjCSdp-syE
- Buy – https://amzn.to/3Vcqrm7
Camera and Other Electronics
- Apple iPad Keyboard and Case Solution –
- Review showing keyboard and case
- YouTube Video – https://youtu.be/TXu6480LuYc
- Text Details – https://drewloker.com/main/review/ipadkeyboardcase/
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Buy iPad Case – https://amzn.to/3EQavR0
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Buy Bluetooth Keyboard – https://amzn.to/3OrLUFx
- Review showing keyboard and case
- Apple AirPods Pro – Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3TU4dUW
- I am very pleased with the Apple AirPods Pro. Having had several Bluetooth Earbuds, the best part of these is they are just ON. And, the ability to seamlessly move from phone to iPad, to even older phones around the house still in use, like an iPhone 8, is very fluid.
- Alexa and AI Devices
- Echo Dot – https://amzn.to/3gjM5Gt – Get several for around the house (I have 6 including those in the garage and barn areas). Start adding AI Controlled Devices to simplify task around your house.
- Echo Show – https://amzn.to/3UbxVVL – Same as the Dot above, just has a screen. Good to get at one of these for a table next to a chair, or bedside.
- Wyze Products – Exceptional company, great products.
- Wyze Headphones – https://amzn.to/3Owt7c7 – Excellent Quality, especially for noise reduction mode. A little hot…but no more so than any over the ear headphones.
- Wyze Cam v3 – https://amzn.to/3hOr5HZ
- Wyze Robot Vacuum – https://amzn.to/3KDZbXO
- Smart Light Bulbs – https://amzn.to/3EQpomm
- Light Switches
- 1 Gang – https://amzn.to/3tQghvI
- 2 Gang – https://amzn.to/3tPyAkY
- 3 Gang – https://amzn.to/3tQUSCA
- Smart Outlets
- 1 Plug – https://amzn.to/3EQc2Xm
- 2 Plug – https://amzn.to/3GB2qkO
- Eneloop Low Self Discharge Batteries
- These are the ONLY batteries to buy. LSD Batteries have been around for a few years, with recent off name batteries emerging. You might save a few dollars on generic LSDs, but they will not last the same.
- AA 16 Pack – https://amzn.to/3hZLVEx
- AAA 12 Pack – https://amzn.to/3hZhsGy
- These are the ONLY batteries to buy. LSD Batteries have been around for a few years, with recent off name batteries emerging. You might save a few dollars on generic LSDs, but they will not last the same.
- Phone Chargers
- Yootech Wireless Charger Qi-Certified 10W Max Wireless Charging Stand – Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3tTpuDr – These have been a nice improvement to keeping phones charged.
- Endoscope Dual-Lens, DEPSTECH 4.3″ IPS Screen Industrial Borescope – Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3TU4dUW This is a pretty cool item that allows peering into places not even possible with a cell phone.
Auto/RV, Misc, etc.
- RV Hughes Autoformers PWD30-EPO Power Watchdog Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector Plus EPO with Auto Shutoff – 30 Amp Portable Version – Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3EQIc5h – Hard to say much about this. It appears to work, and I am glad to have it. I wish it had a little more info in the app, but it does what it says it does.
- Fuel Transfer Pump – https://amzn.to/3XloIwy – Don’t pour gas from a can again.
- T-Post Puller – https://amzn.to/3GEssn1
- Reusable Zip Ties Variety Pack – https://amzn.to/3HBzO9n
Stuff NOT to buy (DNB): Here are few items I bought after a fair amount of research and comparison shopping, and decided against keeping and returning.
- Melnor Sprinkler – DNB – – https://amzn.to/3vCXqGl
- Stainless Steel Garden Hose in various lengths – Excellent alternative to rubber or vinyl hoses.
- Good product initially, but INTERNAL hose split for no good reason other than extreme heat. I am currently testing an alternative product, but it has a challenge also.
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SUMMARY: Just buy it!! Except for the PENDING or DNB Review Sections, if I have it listed on this page, or have a dedicated review page for a product, skip the review. YMMV, but I consider myself to be a pretty thorough shopper. I once had a friend buy a bed after seeing me arrive home with the same item. I said to the friend, “you aren’t going to shop around”? His reply was, “No, you already did that…and I trust you made a good decision.” He was correct. I had done a good bit of research for the purchase. I am not suggesting the following items are perfect, but you can bet I have researched the best I could the various options for each item. Note: as an Amazon Affiliate I may earn from qualifying purchases.