Lifestyle

I ran into ant issues twice in the past. At the time, I did some research about the best way to get rid of ants indoors. I tried a few different methods: I used Terro ant killer, then tried a professional pest exterminator. Terro ant review A few years ago, I moved into a different apartment and found out there was an...

For years, the best computer fans for me were the orange Nexus 120mm units. I always defined "best" as being able to keep my tower and CPU cool (under 100 percent load at 50 degree Celsius) and provide little to no audible fan noise. Every PC I built used Nexus -- the orange version. They are super quiet, especially when they...

My question: What is the difference between LiPo vs NiMH? When I started with radio-controlled cars, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries were the standard. They were debated with the then-new technology -- nickel metal hydride (NiMH). Nowadays, we have lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries, which have advantages and disadvantages compared to NiMH and NiCd. I thought I would answer my question here with the...

If you’re into farming or gardening, it is important to know about soil pH and how it is tested. Let's what to look for in the best soil tester kit. Search for soil meters or read customer reviews on Amazon. What is soil pH? The soil’s acidity or alkalinity is determined by its pH value, or the measure of the activity of...

About two years ago, I gave away all my paint supplies. It was a box full of professional quality acrylic and oil paint, along with brushes. Before I gave them away, I had not painted on a canvas in a long time and did not think I ever would. I knew the woman I gave them to would use them. Just...

I've thought about upgrading my Wheely King by adding the best brushless motor to my RC truck. After reading a few reviews, I realized I would grenade the transmission -- quick! A brushless RC motor and ESC are commonplace in many radio controlled cars and trucks nowadays -- as well as RC planes and drones. Because I did do some research...

When I was a beginning healthcare student, I found medical books read a lot like at alphabet soup -- until my medical vocabulary improved. And what better way to improve vocab: Get the best medical dictionary and start looking words up! That's what I did when I went through radiography school. I'm sure it's up for debate about what the "best"...

My question: What are the best HDTV brands in 2023? I recently picked up a PS4 and did some research on good 1080p TV brands. I wanted a unit that had multiple HDMI ports, USB, 1080p, and was a good value for my buck. That's how I defined best, and the set for me was a 40" Vizio Smart TV. Granted,...

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson had an ongoing bit with celebrity guests, who could opt to play the harmonica or take an awkward pause to end their segment. I was always intrigued by how the guests did and their difficulty playing the harmonica. Some did well; others did not. It lead me to a question: What harmonica brands are...

Is Vizio a good brand? This is a question I have seen people ask on the web often. It is one I asked before purchasing one. Now that I own one, I will answer with my opinion and provide a review. The Vizio TV brand is not too expensive and is stocked in more than 8,000 retail stores, including Amazon. I...