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Over the past month or so, we have brought you reviews on the cool exercise all in one kits from Weight Watchers. We have reviewed the Yoga Kit and the Punch Boxing kit, both of them get high grades in my book! Today I have …
** Complimentary Product Received for Review ** My husband works very long hours and during the hot summertime months…he spends 8 to 10 hours a day out in the blistering heat. You see…he is a licensed HVAC tech & property service manager and oversees a crew …
Summer is made for grilling. That sizzling sound and backyard barbecue scent is your universal sign to the neighborhood that summer is here. There’s no better way to ring in the season than by preparing your grill for a summer full of succulent barbecue. Just follow these steps to get your grill primed and ready.
The Inside
Get rid of the gunk on grates and burners with a dry no-scratch sponge or a nylon brush. You can even try using an emery cloth or a wire brush on the steel on uncoated parts of your grill. Wash the surfaces with dish soap and warm water, rinse well and dry thoroughly. If the grates are rusty or chipping, consider replacing them with new ones.
The Outside
To get the outside as beautiful as the inside, wipe down both the stainless steel and enameled surfaces with warm soapy water and wipe them dry. To prevent streaks, use a stainless steel cleaner. Make sure it is okay to use with highly flammable objects. If your grill’s exterior took some hits during hibernation, use a high-heat spray paint to touch up surfaces that don’t come in contact with your food. You’ll have the ‘hottest’ looking grill on the block in no time.
Don’t Burn It Off
Whatever you do, don’t try the “I’ll just turn up the gas, close the top, walk away and burn off the gunk” tactic. Instead run the burners on high for five minutes to warm up the residue for an easy clean. Or, fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water, coat the inside of the grill, close it and let it sit for an hour. You’ll remove the residue without the heat.
Prep the Propane
For safe, efficient cleaning, make sure your propane tank is turned off. To get your tank ready for the grilling season, start with a leak test. Coat the regulator, valves, and hoses with soapy water. Turn the tank on to pressurize the system. Keep your eye out for bubbles – they are a sign of leakage. Tighten the connections and try it again. If you are still seeing bubbles, it may be time to replace the hose or tank. If it’s time to replace, take a look at some payment plans to make it more affordable.
Control the Heat
To become a real grill master, the key is even heat. Cover the grates with slices of white bread and run the burners for a few minutes. Flip the slices to see which ones toasted the most, indicating where the hot spots are. To avoid the costly changes of replacing high conductor grates, place your food accordingly. After all, only grill masters can maximize a grill’s potential.
Now that your grill is good and ready, your friends and neighbors will be begging to come to your backyard barbecues. What are you looking forward to throwing on the grill this summer? Look for some easy-to-make and delicious grilling recipes? You’ll find hundreds of them on the TwoClassyChics blog.
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For the past 10 to 12 years I have really been into bird watching and I love it when I find a new bird’s nest in my backyard with tiny little eggs in it. Well, we spotted this Robin’s nest about 2 1/2 weeks ago …
Summer is the perfect time to relax, chill with friends, and enjoy the sunshine. There’s no better way to unwind than with the peace of mind that no matter come rain or shine… your home and appliances are covered, just in case! I know that …
For the past 14 months my husband and I have been searching for the perfect wagon to use when we go to the beach, camping, hiking and one that would also work for various chores around our house. In addition to looking for a multi-purpose sport wagon, we also wanted the wagon to be foldable, portable and light-weight.
Well today, I am going to tell you all about the BEST wagon that I have ever owned and that wagon is called the Folding Sport Wagon from TheWagonStore.com. This wagon currently comes in 4 different color choices and the one we received for our review is in the classic red. Before I get started with my review, please be patient and let the photos load. I wanted to include several so that you can see the multiple uses for this wagon!
This folding sport wagon features all terrain wheels which means you can take it any where! We had no problems pulling it around on the grass, dirt, up hills, down the sidewalk and we are looking forward to taking it to the beach on vacation.
DIMENSIONS: OPEN Outside Length: 45.5″ Outside Width: 22.5″ Height (without canopy): 26″ Height (with canopy): 38″ Wheels: 7.5″ x 3″ Weight: 22 lbs (Wagon Only) Weight Accessories: 3+ lbs (Includes Carry Bag, Canopy,) Handle: 30″ long. 50″ from floor to top of handle when upright. Inside Length: 35″ Inside Width: 17.5″ Inside Depth: 10″ Ground Clearance.
When your new folding wagon arrives, it arrives in it’s folded position and comes fully assembled. There is nothing for you to assemble at all. We removed a few of the packaging straps and within 3 minutes, we had our wagon fully opened up and ready to go.
There is a built-in basket which we call the wagon’s trunk where you can put beverages, beach towels, kid’s toys or whatever else you need to tote around. Along with your wagon comes the removable canopy and let me tell you…it only takes 30 seconds to put the canopy on and to take it off. In addition, it comes with it’s own carrying bag which also doubles as a storage bag when the wagon isn’t in use.
We decided to try out our new folding wagon while doing some gardening work last weekend and wow…we were immediately impressed! This wagon pulls so nicely through the grass & dirt and it can really tote around a lot of stuff! Hubby got it a little dirty and guess what? He just sprayed it down with the hose and we were ready for the next day.
The following day our grand daughter came over to play and we decided to take her on a walk around our property and through the neighborhood. She refers to this wagon as her new “red” car! She was able to easily get in and out of the wagon and she felt totally secure the entire time while riding in it. It’s very well-balanced and we had no problems with tipping as we went up and down the sidewalk and over a few curbs.
Just a few days ago my husband went out and did the grocery shopping. He hates lugging all of the bags, soda bottles, gallons of water & milk…etc. into the house from our large driveway and moans & groans about it. Well, I told him to get that wagon out, to fill it up and to wheel the groceries into the house. He was on that in a “hot minute” and from now on, it will be his preferred method of hauling in the groceries! hahaha!
There are accessories that you can buy to go along with your wagons…like insulated soft-sided cooler bags and comfortable pads. We are definitely ordering one of those pads so that Princess Gia will be even more comfortable in her new red sports car when we take her out and about.
Overall…we give this folding sport wagon 10 stars out of 10 stars on our rating scale. There is NOTHING and I mean NOTHING that I would say needs improvement. In addition, we think its affordably priced and you can use it for all kinds of things to make your life easier. Top notch product in our book!
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Every Monday, we love to share some of the neat things we got the previous week in our mailbox and we encourage all of you to tell us about the special things you got too! These special things can be gifts you received, special greeting …
Today I would like to introduce you to the wonderful jewelry company called Glytterati where you can shop for beautiful rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants. What is really cool about this online jewelry store is that I can find designs for my husband, myself, my …