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The best acoustic guitar strings depends on your experience, playing style, and sound you want to achieve. It is subjective. But there are three brands that I suggest: Ernie Ball, Elixir, and D'Addarrio. I will review each and provide you with their pros and cons. First, though, let's understand the different types of strings for acoustics. There are 80/20 bronze...

Question: I am going to Burning Man in 2023. What is the best backpack for Burning Man? Is a fanny pack or hydration pack the ultimate bag? What should be my everyday carry (EDC) when going to the Playa? Is there a Burning Man packing list? 5.11 Tactical Backpack 5.11 tactical backpacks are top grade. They feature YKK zippers, which are...

The best LiPo charger is as important as the lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries for your radio-controlled model vehicles (R/C cars). Sony introduced the first prototype cylinder Li-on battery in 1991. After several years of testing, the LiPo battery with pouch technology was produced and marketed. One of the first battery-user segments to recognize the advantage of the new battery was the...

I wanted a pair of budget bookshelf speakers for listening for my living room and computer room. My intended purpose was low volume listening. I had a price target of about 50 bucks. I found the perfect pair for my purpose. They are the Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker with AMT Tweeter Pair. A little backstory At first, I...

For years, there has been a great debate in the radio controlled car world: nitro vs electric. I have pitched for both teams at one time or another, but my preference nowadays is electric. I'll explain why I'm in that camp at the end of the article. First, though, let's go over the pros and cons of both nitro and electric cars, which will...

Question: Who makes the best fencing socks? Some folks like only white fencing only socks like Leon Paul socks. Otheres prefer soccer socks, which are in fun colors, thick, and work just fine. The Leon Pauls socks are very nice, comfortable, but pricey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eigBRny0ok0 White socks look traditional when fencing. Some traditionalist frown on colorful fencing socks. Colorful fencing socks Fencing is a lot of...

As an aspiring musician, I like to play my bass guitar in my little home studio and in the living room. I like the freedom of not having a cable. Enter the Joyo 2.4GHz Wireless Guitar System, which is very reasonable priced. I bought one, and I want to offer a Joyo JW-03 review. The wireless microphone transmitters & receivers...

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...

Do you have a new German Shepherd puppy? Perhaps you have a K9 working dog or an IPO schutzhund sport dog? Maybe you have a couch potato pooch. Here are 19 German Shepherd accessories to get started and make training easier -- whether you are a new GSD owner or looking for a gift for that experienced owner. Find the best...

Are you struggling to keep your fence line clear? You need a reliable herbicide that can control weeds and grass without damaging the fence. In this blog, we will discuss the best chemical to use for spraying fence rows and how to apply it safely. Keep reading to learn more about achieving a perfectly weed-free fence line! What is the...