We purchased two of the Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat for the electric baseboard heaters. We detail our experiences with this line voltage yet digital thermostat here in this review. At a cost of approximately $30 from Lowe’s home improvement center, the price seemed reasonable. The RLV310A Honeywell line voltage thermostat is much quieter. E.g. No clicking … Continue reading Honeywell RLV310A Baseboard Heat Thermostat Review
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Sharp Elsi Mate Calculator EL-620 Review
This vintage 1980 Sharp EL-620 Elsi Mate talking calculator speaks the numbers and math operations quite clearly for the times. So not only did it help springboard electronic speech into consumer home markets, but also ushered in the now-common LCD display. Thus while the EL-620 does not offer many scientific functions (SIN, COS, TAN, et … Continue reading Sharp Elsi Mate Calculator EL-620 Review
Asus RT AC87R Router AC2400 Review
Discussing the Asus AC2400 wireless dual band gigabit router, model # RT-AC87R. This router is a great upgrade from the Netgear router that we used since 2012. In this review, we discuss our experiences with using the RT-AC87R, and why we like it so much. Our old access point (WAP) reached its end-of-life status (Netgear … Continue reading Asus RT AC87R Router AC2400 Review
Belkin AC1200 DB Router Review
Reasonably priced at around $70, the Belkin AC1200 DB AC+ WiFi dual band router, model number F9K1113V4 is simple to set up, needing almost no upfront setup. This router offers good signal around small homes. Plus, it’s quite reliable. It almost never hangs or slows down. The Belkin AC1200 DB all but never drops links. … Continue reading Belkin AC1200 DB Router Review
3 In One White Lithium Grease Spray Review
3-In-One lubes have adorned our workshop shelves for decades. Several years back, we bought a 10.25-ounce can of 3-In-One Professional White Lithium Grease Spray. With this we hoped to quiet the squeaky baseboard heaters, creaky doors, and squawking glider rocking chairs around the house. Our impressions of this effective and long-lasting grease lube spray follow. … Continue reading 3 In One White Lithium Grease Spray Review
Stanley Water Bottle Review, 24 Oz
Whether you’re hiking in the Himalayas, biking in the Andes, running the New York marathon, or just jogging on the track at your local high school football field, the Stanley One Handed Hydration H2O Bottle is a convenient means to carry water or electrolyte beverages with you, for quick access when thirst is about to overcome … Continue reading Stanley Water Bottle Review, 24 Oz
Apple Lightning Cable Replacement by Belkin, Review
This Belkin Apple lightning cable replacement for charge & sync (part number 8830bt15381 Rev B01 ) for Apple devices, at just several dollars per cord online is a steal. It’s among the cheapest cables we’ve bought. Yet this lightning cable carries the Belkin name brand, which means high quality. Yet this cable still charges even … Continue reading Apple Lightning Cable Replacement by Belkin, Review
Husky 702200 Universal Socket Set Review
While fixing squeaky wooden glider rocking chairs, we needed to buy a socket set that has popular sizes, found around the house, and appear frequently in glider rockers. Well, this Husky 702200 Universal 16-piece wrench and socket set filled the bill nicely. It cost around $30. Plus, Husky warrants this set forever. Why? No doubt … Continue reading Husky 702200 Universal Socket Set Review
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE
New to front loading washing machines back in 2013, we did not know how smelly they can get. So we learned, “by fire,” how important it is to keep their odors tame. We learned that you must now and again, cycle the washer through with a decent cleaner like Tide. So, in this Tide washing … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE
Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review
The Bountiful WiFi long range router, model bwrg1000, transmits a full 1000 milliwatts (1 watt); the max allowable power output for an access point. Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Summary It features removable Tx and Rx antennas that you can upgraded to higher gain aerials for increased range. Or you can replace them with directional … Continue reading Bountiful WiFi Long Range Router Review