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The Stuff That Runs My House
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items From cooking and cleaning to entertaining, these are the appliances and electronics, that keep my house (and my sanity) running smoothly.
Sections
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The Stuff That Keeps it Clean
The Stuff That Makes it Fun
Daily Helpers That Do the Heavy Lifting
Outdoor Helpers for a Better Yard and Patio
The Stuff That Keeps it Clean
From kitchen counters to laundry day, these are the clean-living essentials that keep my home fresh and chemical-free.
This system has been an absolute game changer in my home. Clothes smell cleaner, and fabrics feel better with NO hot water needed! Your skin will thank you!
o3 Waterworks Smart Laundry System
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Make sure your floors are COMPLETELY clean--with the power of STEAM!
Shark Steam Mop Pro Lift-Away
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This vacuum is hard to beat for performance--I first bought mine from a door-to-door salesman over 10 years ago, and its STILL keeping my floors in tip-top shape!
Kirby Sentria Upright Vacuum Cleaner Kit
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This is the base to most all the cleaning products I use--dish soap, hand soap, and more!
Buy Peppermint Castile Soap - Liquid Wash for Body, Home & More
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Let's face it, nobody likes dusting--that's why I use these. They make it quick and easy... Plus the kids love using it, and with the telescoping handle, they can reach most everything!
Swiffer® Dusters™ Heavy Duty Starter Kit
The Stuff That Makes it Fun
From puzzles to electronics, this is the stuff that keeps boredom out of the house.
Hands down the best addition to my electronic family. Great picture quality, easy to hang, and when it's turned off, it's a true work of art!
Shop The Frame - Samsung Framed TV | Samsung US
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If you're ready to cut the cord, this is by far the best way to do it! Stream for all the apps, play games, and more! I love my Shield!
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Player
The brain that runs all the entertainment--the Switch, the Xbox and the Shield. Crystal clear audio in 7.1 channels! All with built in network connectivity for even more functionality.
RX-A780 - Overview - AV Receivers - Home Audio - Products - Yamaha USA
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For the smaller rooms that still deserve high quality sound, this sound bar and subwoofer absolutely delivers!
YAMAHA YAS-209BL Sound Bar w/ Subwoofer
Are you Xbox or PlayStation?? Halo is what sold me on Xbox--love the Master Chief Collection!
Xbox Series S
Who doesn't love Super Mario Brothers?? Plus the sports games are so much fun... Bowling in my living room? Yes, please!
Nintendo Switch™ Family - Nintendo - Official Site
I use these to shower in concert stereo! The way it suction cups to the wall and conducts sound through the wall is AWESOME!!
The Sound Pod Speaker
If you like to travel to remote places, or just live where traditional high-speed internet is not available, give InstyConnect a look. It's cell based, so if you can see a cell tower, you can use it. I personally get speeds between 250-300mbps with m...
InstyConnect: Cell-based Home Internet that works
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Daily Helpers That Do the Heavy Lifting
From morning coffee to dinner cleanup, these are the daily workhorses that keep my house running.
Such a versatile machine! Makes amazing cappuccinos, lattes, espressos...or if you need hot water for tea, it's got you covered! I got mind in white/black!
Mr. Coffee Espresso & Cappuccino Machine
Okay, I'll admit--this one is a bit pricey... But to have a full bin of 'Sonic ice' as we call it... Oh it's so nice!! My kids love drinking their water with this ice in it!
Ice Maker 15-Inch Panel-Ready - Nugget Ice - UNC15NJII
This machine is an absolute GAME CHANGER! Gone are the days when laundry sits damp on the washer, waiting to be moved over to dry... With its ventless, heat pump powered dryer, you can locate it anywhere with water and a drain!
5.0 cu. ft. Washer Dryer Combo - WM6998HBA | Free Delivery
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This bad boy will provide 80psi to 8 open taps at once! An absolute MUST if you are on well water, or just suffer from low water pressure in your area.
Grundfos SCALA2 3-45 AVCBDF 115V Pump
I put one of these inline with my water filter and softener, for extra clean and delicious water!
UV Water Filter System For Home - SpringWell's UV Purification
I got one of these under sink composting units to replace my garbage disposal. With a brand new septic system, I wanted to really limit what gets through the system. This guy fit the bill!
Sepura Under Sink Composter
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Outdoor Helpers for a Better Yard and Patio
Because the yard won’t take care of itself—these are my go-to picks for keeping the outdoors livable.
Mow, trim and blow snow--all without lifting a finger. This ai powered robot does the tedious but necessary tasks you'd just rather not!
Yarbo
Feed your lawn with what it needs. Visit your local Site One to figure out exactly what your lawn needs, then feed it with Lesco.
Lesco Fertilizers
For the most reliable and durable product distribution, spend the money and get the Lesco. All others pale in comparison.
Lesco High Wheel Fertilizer Spreader w/ Deflector
If you live out in the country like I do, setting the pest barrier properly is crucial to a happy home for you and your family. This stuff absolutely kills it. Literally.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% Insecticide Concentrate
A beautiful lawn in the spring starts with the right pre-emergent in the fall. This stuff just works. Period.
Prodiamine 65 Wdg Pre-emergent
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This is what I add to my spring pre-emergent mix, for a little boost in weed fighting power. Yes it's pricey, but I first bought my jar 10 years ago and still have some left!
Celcius WG Herbicide
Don't lose your place! This stuff is a MUST when treating your lawn. Plus, when mixed with the Prodiamine, it comes out as a rich green color!
Turf Mark Blue
Whenever you're spraying any liquid mix, you want to make sure it sticks! Enter a surfactant--this is the one I use, it's never let me down!
Southern Ag Surfactant
To round out my spring pre-emergent mix, I add 2,4-D for a more complete weed fighting attack. Using these all together will get all your neighbors asking, "What did you put on your lawn?!"
Southern Ag Amine 2,4-D WEED KILLER
This is the backpack sprayer I use, it's been an absolute workhorse for me over the last 5 years. If I got anything different, it would be their battery powered version.
FIELD KING 4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer w/ Pump