We look at some of the the best cleaners for wooden decking. Unlike decking oil and paint, a decking cleaner is used before treating with oil or paint or as a general cleaner between yearly decking treatments Decking cleaners are crucial when trying to keep your decking in shape. These cleaners help strip away layers of dirt and keep mould and algae from invading your deck, the best part is that in most cases, all…
Technology has made patio grout compounds a cinch to use as many of them don’t even have any cement in them at all. I look at the grout products for which you just need to use a broom and a trowel. But for those who appreciate doing things the traditional way, I’ve also covered a cement-based patio grout as well as one that comes in a small canister for repairs rather than in a large tub…
Does the moss in your driveway and your paths always seem to be there, no matter the time of year? My review of the Best Moss Killers for Driveways and Paths identifies the most effective products (concentrated or ready-to-use) for removing moss from these surfaces and slowing down its return. I give the pros and cons of each moss killer solution, identify the best features and make my recommendation. My Buyer’s Guide covers the (slight…
Have you ever struggled driving screws into the wall to hang a shelf? Or perhaps you’ve faced a room full of flat-pack furniture with hundreds of screws. With a cordless screwdriver, never again will you have to fight with screws or lack the appropriate size screwdriver. My best cordless screwdriver review takes a look at models for all levels of DIY projects and expertise. I review the best cordless screwdrivers with regard to these features…
From cutting logs for your wood burner as I do regularly, to cutting back overgrown trees and large shrubs, a chainsaw can offer amazing benefits but don’t forget they are not a toy. Obviously, there are several types of chainsaws available, including electric, cordless,petrol and my new favourite mini chainsaws which I recently reviewed here. Most of which I have now been reviewing for over 5 years. My focus today, however, is on cordless chainsaws…
In this review, I compare and discuss what makes a good log splitter as well as give my feedback after many hours of research and user testing splitting literally hundreds, if not thousands of logs over the last 12 months. My personal favourite is the Forest Master FM10 with its DUOcut blade. Watch my video further down to see it in action! Whether you need just a few logs each winter weekend or you have…
More and more homeowners now have a wood-burning stove fitted in their homes, myself included, (as pictured below) and with the ever-increasing prices of gas and electric, it is becoming a very viable option to start heating homes by burning firewood, especially if you have access to cheap or even free logs like I do. Whether you split your own logs using one of the many affordable log splitters like this one I use, purchase your logs…
Do pigeons bully all the other birds at your bird feeder and eat all the seeds and nuts themselves? You need a pigeon-proof feeder, one that’s specially designed to outsmart the pigeons and make it difficult for them to get at the food. In our review, we look at the best bird feeders for keeping unwanted guests out. Most of the models we look at are designed to keep squirrels from taking over the feeder;…
With a slow cooker, you can come home to the delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal, all for just a few minutes of preparation in the morning. Whether your menu includes soup, a casserole or a rib-sticking rice pudding, you can use the slow cooker for a wider variety of dishes than you ever dreamed of. My review looks at a wide range of slow cookers, varying in size, price and features. We list their…
Soup makers take all the time and effort out of making a bowl or two of nutritious, hot, homemade soup. You can have soup from scratch in as little as 21 minutes and these kitchen appliances also make smoothies for nourishing breakfasts and snacks. We review the Best Soup Makers, giving you their pros and cons as well as their distinguishing features and our recommendations. Our Buyer’s Guide discusses the basic features of a soup…
