Access to safe drinking water is vital for living a healthy life. The human body can survive weeks without food, but mere days without water. Unfortunately a lot of water sources are filled with microorganisms that can harm you if you drink it. UV treatment is one method we use to kill water, protozoa, and […]
Nobody likes opening their cooler to discover everything has been squashed into a wet and soggy mess. I know I certainly don’t! That’s why I have compiled a list of the best cooler packing hacks. The best hacks for packing a cooler include using salt water ice bricks for long-lasting cold or adding trays to […]
If you’re looking to purchase windows you might be curious about the pros and cons of triple pane windows. Energy efficient windows are very popular because they can help you save money on heating, but are triple windows a gimmick or are they actually worth the extra cost? Triple pane windows can be a great […]
Grizzly coolers are made in America, come with a lifetime warranty, and have been in business for years. They were one of the first American made competitors to Yeti. It’s easy to see why they’re so popular amongst outdoor enthusiasts, but Grizzly coolers aren’t perfect (no cooler is) and they do have some of their […]
Unfortunately the Opal Nugget Ice Maker does not have a refrigerated ice bucket. This means that once the ice is made it will eventually start to melt and refreeze back together again. This tends to result in thick clumps of ice… not the crisp small crunchy nuggets you were hoping for! However, there are a […]
When winter rolls around the snow fall and storms cause ice to freeze on your concrete a lot of people run out and purchase rock salt or other deicers in order to melt the ice on their driveways and paths. But you may have heard warnings saying that you shouldn’t use salt on your concrete […]
You want to take last night’s leftovers for lunch and you want it to stay hot until you’re ready to eat it. You might look at that insulated lunch bag and wonder – will it keep my food hot just like how it keeps it cold? The answer is yes! It actually will. Insulated lunch […]
Ice makers are a brilliant way to ensure you always have ice for a hot day or when receiving guests. After all, there is little worse than a warm drink on a hot day. However, sometimes something goes wrong with your ice maker, and you may not know how to fix it. If you know […]
During the winter, when there’s no sand or salt, kitty litter is often the alternative used on icy driveways and paths. Why however is kitty litter used on footpaths, driveways and roads, and does it actually melt ice? Kitty litter does NOT melt ice as it is not a deicer like salt. Instead, it is […]
Have you recently purchased an Opal Nugget Ice Maker? Or perhaps you are in the market for one and you’re wondering about the operating costs after you purchase it? The Opal Nugget Ice Maker is arguably the best nugget ice maker for your home. The Opal is certainly not cheap to buy. But after you […]