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Household, Consumer & Lifestyle Products: Tried and Tested
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items I'm an avid DIY'er and along with that I'm always testing out different types of household, consumer, and lifestyle products - everything from cleaning tools, kitchen gadgets, home decor & appliances, exercise gear, electronics & tech gear, f...
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Household Cleaning Tools
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Computers & Technology
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Furniture & Home Decor
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Kitchen Appliances, Gadgets & Tools
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Lighting
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Exercise Equipment
Household Cleaning Tools
I like to keep a clean house. Here are my recommendations for mopping, dusting, & vacuuming products including accomanying demos and tutorials.
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I have hardwood and ceramic tiles so I like to use our swiffer. It's gentle and soft on the floor and better than a mop or sponge with a bucket of water because there's way less mess and it's easier on the back.
Clean Hardwood, Vinyl, Laminate Flooring with Just One Tool!
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Here's how I use my Swiffer duster around my house to keep the dust at bay: I attach the dust rag to the duster handle and then from there it's sweep, sweep, sweep all along my baseboards, my book shelves, table tops, and even the washer and dryer. I...
Swiffer Duster
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I like to use my Shark Rocket even on furniture to get all the dust, hair and crumbs out. My Shark vacuum is strong enough not just for crumbs but it also gets hair that's been stuck onto the fabric of sofas. And I really like the fact that it is bag...
Shark Rocket HV301 TIPS for SPOTLESS Floors & Furniture
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When I'm feeling lazy or just don't have enough time, I like to use my robot vacuum cleaner which is especially useful to get underneath furniture like the bed, sofa, and tables. This robot vacuum cleaner will learn about your entire floor space and ...
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I use robot vacuum cleaners when I am short on time and traditional vacuum cleaners when I have a bit more time for targeted cleaning. My playlist on my youtube channel shows you the various vacuum cleaners I love to use on a regular basis.
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I use my Dirt Devil Scorpion vacuum cleaner in my art studio because it's handheld with a very, very long cord. It comes with attachments so I can suck up the dirt and glitter no matter where it is. I have had this Dirt Devil for years and it's still...
Dirt Devil Scorpion Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
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I love to use my Ā H20 X5 Cleaning Kit because I can clean and wipe things down thoroughly - including my window sills, couches, sinks, and faucets. I love this set because it comes with all the attachments I need. And because it operates on steam (I just fill the cani...
H2O X5 Super Cleaning Kit Cloth Pack for Steam Mop
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I find that these swiffer wet jet mop pad refills hold in alot of moisture so even if I'm cleaning up messy spills on the floor, these pads will do the job. The pads stick onto the mop head with the velcro strips so there's no complicated installatio...
Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner Pad Refill
Computers & Technology
Being a techie, I love to test out new computers and electronics to see which ones work best for me and which ones saves me the most time and $.
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I have unboxings and tutorials of a large variety of Technology Tools, Electronics, Computers, Cameras featured on my Youtube channel, These tech tools save me time and keeps me organized and connected. You just gotto love technology! š¤
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If you're looking for a powerful but budget- friendly Android phone, I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy A16. I consider myself a power user when it comes to tech tools and I rarely have patience for slow phones and computers. But at the same time,...
SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G
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I have been creating videos for almost 5 years now and all my video content is recorded from a phone! The Samsung Galaxy S9+ phone came out in 2018 but 7 years later I still love to use it for recording my video tutorials and shoppable videos. I have...
SAMSUNG Galaxy S9+Smartphone
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If I were to need another phone camera for filming, I would likely consider the Google Pixel because it is well known for its camera quality. The Pixel8a can record 4K videos at 60fps and is super easy to setup. Here's a tutorial on how to set one up...youtu.be/6C6qRIWSxto
Google Pixel 8a Phone
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I'm not a very high maintenance person so when I first started creating video tutorials and shoppable videos, I grabbed my trusty Sennheiser headset that I have actually had for years. It comes with a mic with noise cancelling so now I use it to reco...Ā It also has HD Stereo Sound, and easily plugs into my computer. The headset is adjustable so whether you have a large head or a smaller head like me, this headset will fit comfortably. #sennheiser #ad
Sennheiser SC 165 USB (508317) - Double-Sided (Binaural) Headset
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Soundcore makes some of the best quality earbuds on the market and it's pretty much plug and play in terms of the setup. I actually have a few - one for my daily workouts and one for travel.
Soundcore P20i Wireless Earbuds
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These are wireless microphones that are perfect if you're conducting an interview or podcast. But I actually have used this for doing voiceovers for some of my Youtube videos. It's easy and convenient to use these because you can just clip the micrph...
Wireless Microphone for Youtube, IG, TikTok recordings
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When I use my laptop, I like to add this portable speaker to it for enhanced audio. It is very lightweight and sits perfectly on top of my laptop.
Logitech Portable Computer Speaker (Z205)
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These are actually my backup earbuds when I misplace my other Anker Soundcore earbuds. They connect via Bluetooth and it's so easy and quick to set this up - literally plug and play.
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2
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I have a video on youtube where I explain my top 3 reasons for replacing my old Windows 10 laptop with a mini PC: https://youtu.be/oeHsND-H3ko
Geekom IT13 Mini PC
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I have a Youtube video where I show you what happened with daily use of my Geekom Mini PC: https://youtu.be/60-ba5wyo6A
Daily Use of my Geekom Mini PC - Results
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I have had my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 tablet for about 5 years and even after daily use (5+ hours per day), it does everything I need it to do. I am a heavy multi-tasker and this tablet has no issues running almost 100 browser tabs simultaneously while...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Android Tablet
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I often do overhead shots so use this phone holder anchored to a gooseneck holder clamped to my shelf/table.
Phone Holder
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As a content creator, I always make sure I have reliable backups of all my important files whether they be videos, pictures or other types of data. This external drive holds up to 8TB and has lasted me over 5 years and counting!
WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Portable Drive External Hard Drive
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Anker is a great brand and their webcam is no exception in terms of quality, price and ease of setup. This webcam is perfect for going on zoom calls.
Anker PowerConf200 Webcam
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This awesome Plugable USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC was a game-changer for me because the Bluetooth on my old Windows machine stopped working. This adaptor allowed me to continue using my Bluetooth devices with my PC. In fact Ā I can connect up to 7 devices like headphones, speakers, and printers all at once - talk about convenience! #bluetoothadapter #ad #techgear
Plugable USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC, Bluetooth 5.0 Dongle Compatible with Windows, Add 7 Devices: Headphones, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and More
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I got this portable charger to carry with me in my purse in case I forget to charge my phone before leaving the house. This charger is compact and comes with a cable, 2 USB A ports and a PD port. It charges fast and I never leave home without it anym...
Portable Charger
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These SandDisk MicroSD Cards allow me to store my pictures and videos without taking up space on my phone. Sometimes I prefer to store things locally rather than on the cloud and these microSD cards are a great solution for that.
SanDisk 256GB Extreme MicroSD Card with Adapter
Furniture & Home Decor
Furniture can be both functional and beautiful. It's part of what makes you feel at home.
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The swivel chairs included in this set is definitely my favorite! The entire set can seat 5 and it comes with a glass-top table. so it's easy to wipe clean. The cushions are on the thicker side and have covers that are weather resistant so I never ha...
HERA'S HOUSE High Back Patio Furniture Set
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When I got this 3-seater sofa, it was a huge upgrade from what I had previously. This sofa is perfect for the living room and one of the reasons I chose it was for tufted detailing on the back and arms. I have a matching blanket draped over one side ...
3-Seater Light Gray Sofa
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I have a set of these parsons chairs for my dining room. They are pretty lightweight and slim so we can fit many of these chairs around our dining table.
Parson Style Button Tufted Dining Room Chairs
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I always dreamed of having a wrought iron staircase and finally replaced my wooden staircase with a set of these balusters. I think it really upscales the look of the staircase.
Wrought Iron Single Basket Baluster
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I have a video playlist of furniture & home decor on my youtube channel showcasing details of each furniture piece and how I use them in my home.
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Kitchen Appliances, Gadgets & Tools
I cook daily so it's essential that I have all the right tools to function in my kitchen. Here are the Kitchen Appliances, Gadgets and Tools I have tried. You'll find demos and tutorials of me using the tools and showcasing the key features of the to...
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I use my Hamilton Beach Panini Press To Grill Veggies! I am able to get these beautiful grill marks with just the right level of char. You can see in the demo video that the grilled peppers and mushrooms came out perfectly delicious and it only took ...
Hamilton Beach Panini Press
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Sometimes I get bored with my plain sandwiches so I whip out my Cuisinart Delux Griddler and within minutes I have a homemade, delicious panini sandwhich grilled on both sides with absolutely no effort at all. I love how easy and fast it is to use th...
Cuisinart Deluxe Griddler
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When I'm too busy to think about what to cook and I'm short on time, my Instant Pot comes to the rescue because I just throw some left over rice, some frozen veggies and a can of soup into the Instant Pot and then I have a delicious, quick dinner for...
Instant Pot Mini Duo Pressure Cooker
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I have had so much fun with this Baby Cakes Mini Cake Pop maker. I love using it my neice to make cake pops as a snack as well for party guests.
Babycakes Mini Maker Cake Pop
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I use my Holstein Housewares Cupcake Maker to make personal size / mini chicken pot pies. In fact it's the easiest and fastest way to make any pot pie ā¦ All I do is roll out some batter and then scoop 2 spoonfuls of chicken and veggie filling into ea...
Holstein Housewares Cupcake Maker
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On my youtube channel, I have a video playlist of the kitchen gadgets, appliances, and tools I have used including many that I cannot live without because they're quick and easy to use - especially because I'm usually busy from day to night.
All the air fryers, cookware, pots, and microwaves I have enjoyed using.
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This cookware set is actually on my wish list. The reason this set attracted me is it's stainless steel but on the cookingt surface, there's a non-stick coating on all their pots and pans. And with this set you can a great assortment of sizes includi...
Blue Diamond Hybrid Nonstick Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
Lighting
I love to use lighting in my home not only to keep it well-lit but also as home decor: lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, etc.
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I like a home that is brightly lit. So I have different chandeliers and lamps which not only provides light but looks great as part of my overall home decor. From a design perspective I like to combine a bit modern with a bit of glam.
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I love furniture that is both great looking and functional. This is a floor lamp that doubles as a shelf. The shelving is made of glass and the rest of the shelving is made of wood. Adding this piece to a hallway, bedroom or living room won't take up...
FENLO Floor Lamp with Shelves
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This is an excellent front porch light because it's motion sensored and can be installed to the ceiling of the porch - right above a door.
Heath Zenith Globe Electric Ceiling Motion Light for Outdoors
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This is a beautiful light that looks great on either side of a garage door or patio door. It's motion sensored and is bright enough to light up the entire driveway when someone walks by.
Heath Zenith 6 Sided Outdoor Lantern (HZ4192)
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I have this lamp placed on a console table. It's a pretty unique design and reminds me of Alladin - genie in the bottle.
Artiva Aladdin Table Lamp
Exercise Equipment
These are the ways I keep fit every day without having to leave my house.
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I start my day every morning by going on my CitySports Treadmill for a full hour. It helps get my energy going and metabolism up! It was a breeze to setup, fits in my narrow space between the bed and window wall. I can catch up on news and emails on ...Ā When I'm done, the treadmill bar folds down and the whole thing can slide under the bed so it does not become an eye sore. How great is that!?
CITYSPORTS Folding Treadmill, Compact Foldable Treadmill, Electric Treadmill 1400W Motorized Running, Folding Treadmill Under Desk Electric Treadmill
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I use this set mostly at home for daily strength training. But it also comes with a bag so you can actually bring it with you if Ā you travel or have sleepovers. With set I usually get to work out both my arms and legs.
Gymproluxe Bar and Band Set 2.0
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This step box is so easy to use - even my elderly parents can use it for some daily exercise. I use it when I don't want to bother with the treadmill or when I can't get a run outside. In fact, I like to use this step box while listening to my favori...
Tone Fitness Step Platform
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When I feel like a social sport, I often choose to play badminton and this racket is perfect for me since I'm not a professional player but rather more of a casual player.
Senston N80 Badminton Racket
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Playing a variety of sports is not just a way for me to stay active but it is a hobby of mine. It's fun to have a game of tennis, badminton, or ping pong with friends and family. The playlist on my youtube channel includes many of my most favorite sp...
Staying Active Through Sports ā½šš
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If you have room in your home, I would recommend a table tennis. It's not only a great way to get some exercise but also a different way to entertain guests. I have held table tennis competitions at home for birthday parties and it is a whole lot of ...
STIGA Advantage Table Tennis
Home Reno & Power Tools
As a DIY'er power tools are a must for all my home renos, home improvement, and DIY projects.
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This Dewalt brad nailer saved me so much time. Using this brad nailer, I got my wainscoting, my chair rails, my door frame and built-in shelves built and installed on point. It's easy to handle and comfortable to grip and always gets my DIY home reno...
DEWALT Brad Nailer
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I use this drill for all my DIY home reno and home improvement projects. It's very comfortable to grip, not too heavy for my small hands and always gets the job done right.
Bosch 18V Compact 1/2" Drill/Driver
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When I re-did my stairs, I had 2 choices - use sand paper to manually sand each step or use this sander. Of course using this sander it saved me so much time.
Bosch Orbital Sander
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When I built my shelving unit, I had to ensure the shelving panels had the correct holes so I could fish my stereo, internet and TV wires through. This jig saw allowed me to create square holes just the right size. There were no jagged edges and ever...
BOSCH JS260 Jigsaw
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My video playlist of power tools on my youtube channel includes many of my most favorite Home Reno Tools & Equipment that I have used in my DIY projects to build shelves, a kitchen island, and wainscoting. You'll find tutorials and demos for all ...
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This is a one-stop shop of all the most important power tools & DIY tools I've used for my various home reno projects over the years (i.e. re-facing kitchen cabinets, building kitchen island, building wall unit shelves, building new door frame, r...
Power Tools & DIY Home Reno Essentials
Outdoor Equipment & Tools
Here are my recommendations with accompanying tutorials for Lawn Care, Winter Maintenance & Gardening Tools
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I keep several EGO Batteries on hand because I use the same ones on all my EGO brands of outdoor equipment. The batteries are efficient and works great with all my EGO tools including my leaf blower and snow blower. They charge quickly and last long ...
EGO Battery
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I no longer worry about large snow falls because now I have a snow blower that will clear my driveway in as little as 20 minutes! It tackles a light snowfall but it can also conquer 2 ft of snow on the driveway!
This EGO Power+ Snow Blower Cleared My Driveway in 20mins!
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Watch how amazing my EGO Power+ Leaf Blower is in action - it's so satisfying being able to clear my yard of my neighbours' leaves, LOL! š
EGO Power+ Leaf Blower (530CFM)
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I have 2 of these sprinklers - one for the front lawn and one for the back lawn. The sprinkler goes in both directions and has a very far reach so I don't have to keep moving it to get the whole lawn watered.
Aqua Joe Sprinkler
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I use this string trimmer for my EGO Power+ hedge trimmer. It even comes with a snipping tool on the package so I can easily cut the string without any scissors.
Ego Power+ String Trimmer Line
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Putting together this garden bed required absolutely no tools whatsover because the package comes with everything you need and all the parts simply slide and snap together. Watch my youtube video for a demonstration.
Vita Urbana Garden Bed
Bathroom Appliances & Essentials
Bathroom Appliances are not only functional but can also be part of your home decor.
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My video playlist on my youtube channel features of some of the appliances I've enjoyed using over the years including everything from sink faucets, toilets, towel bars and a bidet too! I typically prefer polished chrome finishes but I also like the ...
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This little bench fits right inside our bathtub and shower. It gives us a little piece of mind when the elderly family members and visitors have to bathe because you can literally sit down on the chair to bathe. The height is also adjustable which ma...
AquaSense Adjustable Bath & Shower Stool for Inside Shower
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This shower caddy has multiple levels where soap, shampoo, and conditioner bottles can be placed. It even has little hooks on the side to hang razors, brushes and other shower accessories. The caddy attaches to the shower wall with suction cups so I ...Ā have to drill a single hole. And once suctioned in, it does not move even after hundreds of showers.
Simplehuman Bath & Shower Caddy
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This bar easily suctions to the shower wall and is a great solution for keeping steady while going in and out of a shower especially when there's water all over the place. It gives me confidence that I have something to hold on to in case I forget to...
Rose HealthCare Sure Suction Tub Shower Assist Bar
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This towel rail is a little unique because it stands upright from the floor whereas most other towel racks simply get installed to the wall. I can 2 medium to large sized towels on each rail so the whole family can have their own towel at all times.
WENKO Salamanca Chrome Towel Rail
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I used to forget to put down a bath towel on the floor and had many near accidents until I finally got a proper bath mat. This one is chenille and so very soft on the feet. Now everyong can exit from the shower and bath tub safely.
Chenille Bath Mats
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It's a little unnerving to be able to see your face so close up but sometimes it's necessary when you're examining your pores or trying to put on your makeup, lashes and contact lenses. This mirror also comes with a bright light so I don't have to re...
Makeup Mirror
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This shower shelf requires no screws, no drilling, and no tools because it actually sticks onto the shower wall with a very, very strong reusable adhesive. I have this one in a spare bathroom and it has come in handy for guests.
Shower Shelves
Fashion, Health, & Personal Care
Clothes, cosmetics and personal care items can really make or break how you feel.
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Casual, formal and everything in between - I've worn it and tried it all, from top to bottom!
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Marine & Fishing Gear
Boating and fishing enthusiasts will find my list of marine-related recommendations handy - covering everything from fishing rods, bait, to boating accessories that will keep your outdoor water experience both fun and safe.
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My playlist of Fishing, Boating & Marine Gear include everything from boating gear, accessories, fishing wire and some of the coolest marine technology. Check out my youtube channel for demos and tutorials.
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I usually taking my minn Kota Edge 45 trolling motor out for fishing in freshwater. The motor i installed on the front oof the boat and has a foot pedal for hands free control so I can easily steer the boat and adjust the speed while fishing. Watch m...
Minn Kota Edge 45 Bow Mount Foot Control Trolling Motor with Pedal
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To be honest, this was a huge investment for someone who only fishes for a few months out of the year. But it's great because it is a combination fishfinder and chartplotter. The touchscreen display is 9" and the unit supports active imaging sonar so...
Lowrance Elite-9 Ti2 Fish Finder with Active Imaging Transducer
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This smart marine battery charger is all I need to keep all my gear I use on the boat charged up at all times. It's a 3-bank charger that I use to charge 3 12v batteries at once. I also like that it has multiple charging modes for different battery t...
NOCO Genius GENPRO10X3 Smart Marine Battery Charger: Review
Miscellaneous
Everything else in my life that gives me pleasure or makes my day - whether a hobby or some other past time activity.
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I love Arts 'n Crafts and have amassed quite a supply of materials, tools and gadgets that save me time while I complete my DIY home decor craft projects. Some of my favorite is a 3D pen and a gem picker tool.
Art & Crafts: Supplies, Materials, Gadgets šØšļø