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2021 Reviews ►Best 9500 Watt Generators — Westinghouse WGen9500 / WGen9500DF

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Reviews : Battery Pack with Outlets / Battery Generators

A battery pack with outlets is what we call a portable power station or “indoor generator”. Some folks also call these devices indoor generators or solar power stations because you can hook up solar panels and “generate” electricity. No matter which naming scheme you use, I see these as the future.

How to Get Rid of Mold in the Basement / Crawl Space

You walk into your basement and find a patch of mold growing! What do you do? Mold growth can be a serious issue, but knowing how to get rid of mold in the basement will help you avoid hazardous conditions it may bring. A mold outbreak isn’t just unsightly, it can slowly damage the structure of your home and pose serious health risks to you and your family.

GUIDE : What is A Surge Protector? ǀ Do You Need One?

Surge protectors are used to protect electronic equipment, like computers, TVs, and stereos. While most of us are probably familiar with these devices, few really understand them. Protecting your appliances has become essential, since just about all modern electric equipment can be damaged by a power surge.

Tips on Selling A House that Needs Repairs

e task of selling a house that needs repairs can make the process a costly one as well as time-consuming. You have a few different options that might suit your particular situation. Before you do anything to your home there are a few guidelines to follow that might help when it comes to selling.

REVIEWS : Best Cordless Ratchet for the Money

There was a time when the best ratchet wrenches were pneumatic tools. This obviously meant that you needed an air compressor, pipes, and fittings to take advantage of the speed and efficiency offered by these tools. Times have changed. Cordless tools now rule the roost. This brings us to the topic of this review, which is the best cordless ratchet?

Are Solar Panels Worth It? Best Brands / Complete Guide for Homeowners

Driven by the need for cleaner energy, solar panels have been the topic of a larger debate in recent times. You may be thinking of installing solar panels on the roof of your home. Perhaps, it’s the idea of reducing your electricity bills. Maybe, you want to minimize your impact on climate change. The question remains: are solar panels worth it?

Homemade Borax Ant Killer | How to Kill Ants with Borax

There are different ways to bait ants using a homemade Borax ant killer recipe. Because different species will be attracted to different types of bait you might need to adjust your bait solution accordingly to the species you are dealing with.

Torque vs Horsepower | Understanding Power & Force

Torque is an equally important specifications and does not only apply to car engines. In fact, the engine is only one aspect of how torque works in a car. This article is going to explain how torque works and the relationship between horsepower and torque.  

Pool Maintenance For Beginners : Comprehensive GUIDE

The first step to getting setup requires you to determine which system is right for you. And with such a large variety of technologies on the market, this can be a confusing task. To help you decide, we’ll be going over the two most popular pool sanitizing systems: saltwater and chlorine. While these systems technically aren’t that different, the equipment required to support them are.

Reviews : Best Flood Barriers for Doors / Prevent Home Flooding

Water is essential for many different things, but it’s certainly not your friend when it enters your home unexpectedly! Flood barriers for doors can provide homeowners protection against rising flood waters in the event of a storm or overflow from nearby bodies of water.

Reviews : Best Cordless Miter Saw for the Money

Cordless miter saws have benefited from the move leading power tool brands have made to increase battery voltage. Thanks to the improved efficiency this provides, the best cordless miter saws can now compete with corded equivalents. This review is going to delve into the spectrum of fantastic cordless miter saws currently available on the market. There are quite a few of them.

Review : Makita XBU04PTV | Vacuum, Mulcher & Blower

The Makita XBU04PTV is 36V cordless leaf blower that has the equivalent power of a gas model. Think about that for a second. Battery technology has been advancing at a rapid pace over the past few years. Makita even released a cordless earth auger in 2021, which also rivals gas power.

Review: Predator 3500 Inverter Generator / Excellent Buy!

There is no shortage of options for a 3,500W generator and many make use of inverter technology to provide low THD electricity, which is great for modern electronic equipment. Setting out to review the Predator 3500 inverter generator, one important question has been on my mind. What makes this such a popular generator?

Review : Champion 200988 / 4500W Dual-Fuel Generator

For the past several decades, there has been a lot of discussion regarding humanity’s impact on climate change and how it affects our future. We’ve constantly been trying to lower our emissions and use more sustainable sources of energy

How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Porch

Summer is prime time for BBQs, pool parties, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately it also happens to be the worst time for pesky mosquitoes. We have many solutions on how to keep mosquitoes away from your porch and your yard so they don’t spoil your outdoor festivities.

Review: Predator 9500W Inverter Generator (57080) / Is it Good?

There has never been a more powerful inverter generator. The Predator 57080 provides an astounding 9,500 watts of surge power, with a running capacity of 7,600W. With this kind of power, you can keep just about your entire home powered up, including large air conditioners. Best of all, you have the advantage of low THD inverter power.

How to Prepare for A Hurricane / Disaster Preparedness Guide

Before we address how to prepare for a hurricane, it’s wise to know what a hurricane is and how to differentiate this type of storm from other weather phenomena. A hurricane, also referred to as a tropical cyclone, is an organized thunderstorm that develops from rotating, low-pressure weather patterns over tropical or subtropical bodies of water, such as the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean sea.

Reviews : Best Benchtop Jointer for the Money

Investing in the best benchtop planer that you can afford, is the entry point to any well-functioning shop. Woodworking is all about joining boards. This may seem like an obvious concept, not deserving of much attention. In reality, preparing boards for joining is the most essential step in creating furniture, cabinets, or any type of wood joinery.