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Deepster said:
I found a thread like this on another board and got a lot of good tips from it. Figured it would be a good one to toss on the Yard.

The point is for you to post a product you use and are completely satisfied with and it should be something that's maybe a little uncommon that others might not know about yet. Please also provide a link, when possible.

Two examples to get things started:

1) Yeti Koozies - I know they're expensive at 29.99 for a koozie. And I know you'll say "Who takes that long to drink a beer?" Just trust me. These things keep your beer ICE cold. Mowing the lawn. Laying in a hammock. At the beach. You can put the beer down, forget about it, come back an hour later and it's still ice friggin' cold.

2) Shave Secret Shave Oil - I hate shaving and I've tried it all. This stuff comes in a container about the size of a Visine bottle. 5-6 drops is all you need and it gives me the best shave I've ever had. Plus, if you travel a lot, it's easy to pack away and get through TSA.
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I'm going to try that Shave Oil and I'll tell you if it works!

Not a product but I have a way to end the hiccups that has a 100% success rate, with a large sample size.
 
Husky25 said:
If you have a pool, never go into a Namco or Leslie's for chmicals ever again.

Get your liquid Chlorine and Stabilizer at Ocean State. pH+ (washing soda) or to adjust total alkalinity (baking soda) at the gocery store (chlorine is also available here as well as Wal-Mart. It's called bleach), and pH- (Muriatic acid) at Ace or Home Depot.
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Just don't tell your wife you aren't using name brands.
 
Thirty Three said:
Another one is Easy-off oven cleaner, it will pretty much do the same thing. Spray your tub/shower, come back a few minutes later and wipe it down. It is pretty harsh stuff to inhale though.
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In a similar way, mix of isopropyl alcohol an water in a spray bottle. Spray on iced windshields, wait 5 minutes, and ice comes right off.
 
Mano said:
Dude, do yourself a favor and this coming black Friday, when they are on sale, buy yourself a cordless Dyson. We have two very sheddy black labs and this thing is a godsend.
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Do these work really well against baseboards and in the corners? I've always wondered.
 
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nomar said:
I'm going to try that Shave Oil and I'll tell you if it works!

Not a product but I have a way to end the hiccups that has a 100% success rate, with a large sample size.
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Might be good for you friends in your avatar!
 
Two examples to get things started:

1) Yeti Koozies - I know they're expensive at 29.99 for a koozie. And I know you'll say "Who takes that long to drink a beer?" Just trust me. These things keep your beer ICE cold. Mowing the lawn. Laying in a hammock. At the beach. You can put the beer down, forget about it, come back an hour later and it's still ice friggin' cold.

2) Shave Secret Shave Oil - I hate shaving and I've tried it all. This stuff comes in a container about the size of a Visine bottle. 5-6 drops is all you need and it gives me the best shave I've ever had. Plus, if you travel a lot, it's easy to pack away and get through TSA.[/QUOTE]


Yes on both.

Using the Yeti right now.

My wife likes the Shave Secret too. It smells great and works especially well in sensitive areas. ;)
 
When walking long distances, this is a truly brilliant product.

Also better for foreplay than applying sunscreen.

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7774 said:
Do these work really well against baseboards and in the corners? I've always wondered.
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Yea, works quite well. Plus it comes with a couple of attachments standard that help in the harder to reach spots.
 
Deepster said:
I found a thread like this on another board and got a lot of good tips from it. Figured it would be a good one to toss on the Yard.

The point is for you to post a product you use and are completely satisfied with and it should be something that's maybe a little uncommon that others might not know about yet. Please also provide a link, when possible.

Two examples to get things started:

1) Yeti Koozies - I know they're expensive at 29.99 for a koozie. And I know you'll say "Who takes that long to drink a beer?" Just trust me. These things keep your beer ICE cold. Mowing the lawn. Laying in a hammock. At the beach. You can put the beer down, forget about it, come back an hour later and it's still ice friggin' cold.

2) Shave Secret Shave Oil - I hate shaving and I've tried it all. This stuff comes in a container about the size of a Visine bottle. 5-6 drops is all you need and it gives me the best shave I've ever had. Plus, if you travel a lot, it's easy to pack away and get through TSA.
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Will it fit in the car beverage holder?
 
jibsey said:
Will it fit in the car beverage holder?
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I'm reading about them on Amazon...if your cup holder has the huggable sides I am assuming the Yeti will fit.

Currently $38.39 on Amazon w/ PRIME.
 
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Excalibur said:
My Cookshack Smokette smoker. Yes, I know, I'm cheating by using electric. My response is (1) smoke ring is a myth and does not materially alter flavor, and (2) I can do an unattended 20 hour smoke and know it's going to be 99% as good as it would be in a charcoal smoker, without having to hover over it the whole time.
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Just out of curiosity, do you have a 16" wide or 20" wide? I'm definitely interested but I'm not sure a full rack of baby backs will fit in a 16" wide smoker. Let me know.
 
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Excalibur said:
Downey Wrinkle Release. Yes, I could remember to hang up shirts and pants when they finish in the dryer, but we have 2 kids so that just doesn't happen. Gently spray each side and the wrinkles fall out about 30 seconds after you put the clothes on.

My Cookshack Smokette smoker. Yes, I know, I'm cheating by using electric. My response is (1) smoke ring is a myth and does not materially alter flavor, and (2) I can do an unattended 20 hour smoke and know it's going to be 99% as good as it would be in a charcoal smoker, without having to hover over it the whole time.
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Smoke ring is not a "myth," but it comes from the smoke, not the fire. You should still see good rings from your electric smoker. Your comment on electric for ease is spot on. I'm seriously considering an electric pellet grill. Best of all worlds, really.

@Deepster - the shave oil is interesting, but i've gone completely off of the deep end on shaving. Safety razor, soap, aftershave. The best and most affordable stuff? Stirling Soap. They have the best soap, aftershave, balm, and oil that i've tried. Bonus that you're supporting a family of veterans in pig's knuckle, arkansas. I laugh at the guys who think Harry's and Dorco save enough money, though. 100 blades for me costs $11.
 
Technivorm Moccamaster. If you must brew your coffee by the pot, temperature stability at 200-203F and a well designed showerhead are necessities for a good extraction. Few electric drip units get you there. They're spendy at $300-ish, but they'll last for years and have a simple design where all the power goes to the heating unit and not to bells and whistles.

If you prefer to brew a cup at a time by hand, the Aeropress is extremely versatile for espresso-ish drinks/Americanos or for a short cup of drip. Otherwise, Clever dripper is an easy to use set and forget one cup brewer.

And for grinders, the Capresso Infinity works as good as the more expensive Baratzas if you're doing anything coarser than espresso. But you do need a burr grinder, seriously.
 
Dogdeacon said:
Strava for biking or running. Records time, distance & pace very well add power or heart rate monitor if you want. Has nice competitive 'segments' stretches of a run or ride where you compete against your previous times or others for the psycho overly competitive types.
www.strava.com


Most people have heard of Waze, but its easily saved me 50 hours of driving over the past 2 years and that's with mostly commuting by public transport.
Its an app for smartphone.
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At this point most people are using Google maps so they get the same Waze algorithm. If you're using Apple maps though.... Well there's just no hope for you.
 
WhereistheDove? said:
At this point most people are using Google maps so they get the same Waze algorithm. If you're using Apple maps though.... Well there's just no hope for you.
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Google doesn't identify speed traps. It is true that Waze users may miss the occasional road hazard, but Google doesn't ID any other than traffic.
 
Redline for automotive oils. It is a bit too expensive for motor oil unless you are one of those 10,000 mile people. But for tranny and diff fluid, it is the best. For motor oil I go with Mobil1 High Mileage. The High Mileage additives are a bigger deal than most people realize. I use it even in cars that don't have high mileage.

On the car topic, I am a HUGE proponent of Blizzak tires. For those of us that live in colder areas where packed snow and ice linger on the roads, it is a big deal. I buy an extra set of rims and just swap entire wheels at the beggining and end of winter which, for us, can last for 5 months. Yes, all season tires on an AWD car can get you going but the problem is more with cornering and stopping. And you don't really pay that much more for tires as each set wears about half as fast. The biggest inconvenience is having to store a set of wheels. But I love my Blizzaks.
 
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Husky25 said:
Google doesn't identify speed traps. It is true that Waze users may miss the occasional road hazard, but Google doesn't ID any other than traffic.
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I agree with that. I've honestly moved away from Waze just because the interface isnt as nice as Google. That and I've got enough electronics that I can find the speed traps without it lol
 
Rubbing alocohol post shave

SEBO vaccum - you'll choke on the cost but man are they great and durable.
 
Mano said:
Dude, do yourself a favor and this coming black Friday, when they are on sale, buy yourself a cordless Dyson. We have two very sheddy black labs and this thing is a godsend.
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Just make sure you clean them every now and then. I've ruined two Dysons because I didn't clean the filters often enough.
 
J187Money said:
Just make sure you clean them every now and then. I've ruined two Dysons because I didn't clean the filters often enough.
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And the beater brush needs to be replaced every few years to keep it working properly. They get worn and don't grab fur as well.
 
Mint is the best budget software currently in existence for commercial users.
 
Paesano said:
And the beater brush needs to be replaced every few years to keep it working properly. They get worn and don't grab fur as well.
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The good news is that the parts are easy to get and pretty easy to change out. Just have to pay attention to it.
 
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