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Bathroom Floor Radiant Heat Review – Warmly Yours

Bobby — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:19:05 +0000

As part of finishing our basement, we added a bathroom with a tile floor. As we worked on the plans, one thing that I remember from a friend’s finished basement in VT is how cold a tile floor can be … Continue reading →

Gutter Guard Review: GutterDome

Bobby — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:26:05 +0000

There is a phrase that I often hear about the two certainties in life; one being death and the other being taxes. To that, I would add a third, which is having to clean leaves in the fall. While I … Continue reading →

Building a Custom Grill Island

Bobby — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:38:59 +0000

For years I have wanted to build an outdoor grill island to give us space for entertainment, while not going too overboard in the New England climate where we will only get 4-5 months of use a year. The thing … Continue reading →

Moving Away from Nonstick: Calphalon vs. All-Clad

Bobby — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:51:47 +0000

Deep down I always suspected this, but recent reports have come out suggesting the harmful effects of nonstick Teflon cookware, including the ever-popular Calphalon brand, which really opened the market. Teflon is also a major topic in the very disturbing … Continue reading →

Photo Canvas Print from Canvas on Demand

Bobby — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:41:46 +0000

Like many families these days in the digital world, my wife and I take a lot of pictures, but they never make it into print. After we moved last year, we made a vow to start putting up some family … Continue reading →

Covermate Food Cover Review

Bobby — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:20:43 +0000

Sometimes it’s the simplest of ideas that are most appreciated. Our fridge is full of leftovers on a regular basis and we go through rolls of saran wrap and aluminum foil, which only get about a day or two of … Continue reading →

Virgin America Takes Flight in Boston

Bobby — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:09:23 +0000

I am very excited when new service comes to Boston because the lack of competition here on direct routes leads to very high fares. Also, the traditional carriers have made flying so miserable that it does not take much to … Continue reading →

New Weber Smokers Are Here!

Bobby — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:52:33 +0000

Who says patience isn’t a virtue? After almost 20 years, Weber has finally given an overhaul to its tried and true Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. The old 2820 model is replaced by the new Weber 18.5″ inch smoker which finally has … Continue reading →

Honeywell HFD-120-Q Air Purifier Review

Bobby — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:26:13 +0000

If you are looking for a high quality air purifier at a reasonable price (around $150 dollars), then the Honeywell HFD-120-Q is a great option. Its really quiet, has washable filters (which is a huge convenience and saves money) and … Continue reading →

Honeywell HCM-800 Review, One Cool Humidifier

Bobby — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:22:04 +0000

For many, the start of winter means the start of colds and bringing down the humidifiers from the attic, especially if you have forced hot air heating, which tends to be very dry. My biggest beef with humidifiers is the … Continue reading →