Thursday, June 29, 2017

Eliminator Solar Powered Outdoor Wasp Trap Catcher with Ultraviolet LED Light

https://www.amazon.com/Eliminator-Powered-Outdoor-Catcher-Ultraviolet/dp/B071W5959C/ref=cm_rdp_product

Summer and Wasps/Yellow Jackets go hand-in-hand in West Texas. Being that I am highly allergic to bees/wasps/yellow jackets, this is NOT a good combination for me. I hate buying the spray that you have to point at the hives and spray. I usually end up running for my life! I purchased the Eliminator Solar Powered Outdoor Wasp Trap Catcher with Ultraviolet LED Light to kill some of the wasps and yellow jackets that like to hang around in the large bush near my front door. The unit came assembled. Just add sugar water, place, turn on, and let it do its job. Simple and easy.

Hoont Solar Powered Outdoor Wasp Trap with UV LED Light

https://www.amazon.com/Hoont-Solar-Powered-Outdoor-Light/dp/B06XPPJ5FQ/ref=cm_rdp_product

I love to be outdoors, but am VERY allergic to bee and wasp stings. I try to be bee-friendly, as I am a a gardener, but wasps are a different story. Some days, I can't hang out on my porch without being chased by wasps. I purchased the Hoont Solar Powered Outdoor Wasp Trap with UV LED Light to try to cut down on the wasp population. The unit arrived already assembled. Add some sugar water, place it where you want it (try to stay away from your garden, or you'll attract and kill your much-needed bees), turn it on, and you're in business. Caught two wasps within a couple of hours.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Mr. Pen - 3 Pc Large Triangular Ruler Se

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Triangular-Triangles-Architect-Architectural/dp/B072M8JZ8R/ref=cm_rdp_product

My grandson is 9, and he lives to draw,and do Origami. He is forever asking me for this tool and that tool to help him with his crafts. I purchased the Mr. Pen - 3 Pc Large Triangular Ruler Set, 12” 30/60 and 10” 45/90 Triangles, 12” Architect Triangular Scale, Set Squares, Triangular Ruler, Geometry Ruler, and Architectural Scale Ruler for him to use while drawing, and to help with his straight lines for Origami. With proper care, these tools will last him a while. They are good quality. He was so happy to get them! I always try to encourage their creative minds.

3 Pc Large Triangular Ruler Set - Mr. Pen

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Triangular-Triangles-Architect-Architectural/dp/B072M8JZ8R/ref=cm_rdp_product

My grandson is 9 years old, and he is into drawing and origami. Any time he comes over, he asks for different items to help with his crafts. I purchased the Mr. Pen 15 Pcs Compass Set with Swing Arm Protractor (6"), Geometry Set for Students, Divider, Set Squares, Ruler, and Protractor for him to use. These are great quality products. With proper care, he should be able to use these for years. His face just lit up when I gave him this set. He gathered all his materials, and immediately started trying each tool out.


Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Hoont Powerful Electronic Indoor Bug Zapper Bulb

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071P149H6/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

We fight mosquitoes left and right here in West Texas. I am always on the lookout for something to help keep their population down around my house, so the grandkids can play outside.

I purchased the Hoont Indoor bug zapper bulb, thinking that I would use it on the front porch to keep some of the bugs out of the house. It doesn't work very well outside. Now, it DOES attract plenty of bugs, it just doesn't seem to kill them as well outside as it does inside. Don't know why. You do not hear it zap when it gets the bugs. The bigger bugs were still attached to the outside of the light frame, and were stunned, but not dead. The bugs that actually got to the inner light were dead.

The trap on the bottom is easy to empty, just unscrew it and empty, and you're good to go again. This bug zapper can be used in any light socket. I plan on putting it near the back door of the RV when we go camping again.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Hoont Advanced Solar Powered Ultrasonic Outdoor Animal and Pest Repeller

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZY8LKZ3/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0

I work hard to have a nice garden each year, and each year, the neighborhood loose dogs and cats do their best to trash it. We finally put up an electric fence this year, which has deterred the dogs, but he cats keep using my garden for a litter box. I purchased the Hoont solar-powered animal and pest repeller to see if this would curb the cat problem.

It was easy to install, just put in the rechargeable batteries (included), let them have time to charge with the USB plug, and stake the unit where you need it. The batteries will recharge themselves in the sunlight. I did find out quickly that I needed to place it far enough away from the yard that my dogs are in, or the repeller bothered them when it went off.

You can set the sensitivity at different levels. Just adjust it until you find what works for the pests you are trying to get rid of. I chose to turn off the light, as my neighbors complained about it going off at night (I live in town). I am seeing less and less signs of the cats invading my garden.

Hoont Indoor Plug-in Sticky Flea Trap with Light and Heat Attracter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXSTCGH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have 4 Chihuahuas that are inside/outside dogs. During the summer in West Texas, fleas can become a problem. Since they sleep inside at night, this means that I end up with fleas in their room. I purchased the Hoont sticky flea trap to try to avoid that problem this year.

The flea trap arrived very quickly, packaged well. All I had to do was take it out of the box, install one of the sticky pads to the inside bottom, and plug it in. That's it. Just place it wherever you may have a bug problem. I first placed it behind my dryer, and caught a big Wolf Spider! Dang, I hate those things! 5 stars for catching the spider!

This trap can be used in the house, in a shop, in a garage, or a storage shed. Any place you have a plug to plug it in, and have bugs.

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Hoont Indoor Robust Mosquito and Fly Trap with Bright LED UV Light Attracter and Fan

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716X6992/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We live in West Texas and have had quite a bit of rain lately, which has brought the mosquitoes out in droves. The grandkids can't play outside without being eaten up by the bugs. So I purchased the Hoont Indoor Robust Mosquito and Fly Trap with Bright LED UV Light Attracter and Fan to place on the picnic table when they are outside to help keep the bugs off of them. It really is made for indoor use, but as long as it's not raining outside, I use it out there. It works well in the house, as well. Just place anywhere you have a bug problem. The fan sucks the bugs in and the light kills them. The trap does not make a zapping noise, but you can hear the fan running. It's not very loud, and actually kind of calming. I will be carrying the trap with us when we go camping in the RV to kill the bugs that get in when we open the door.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Hoont Powerful Electronic Indoor Bug Zapper

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0711R2SWN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We fight flying creepies all the time in West Texas. Flies, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, you name it, they are here! Trying to keep them out of the house when the grandkids love to run in and out is next to impossible. The door opens, one grandkid and a hundred flies come in! Fly swats are just not enough.

I purchased the Hoont Powerful Electronic Indoor Bug Zapper to help cut down on the fly population in the house. It arrived quickly, boxed nicely. All I had to do was open the box, take it out, and plug it in. Easy as that. The description states that it covers 600 sq. ft. I don't know how much that is, but it sure makes a difference in my house. It may not get every fly, but it does get a bunch of them! I placed this bug zapper near the back door, as that is the door I let my puppies in and out of. You can hear it when it zaps a bug.

This light states that it is for indoor use, but I take it outside and hang it above the picnic table when we are setting outside. As long as it's not raining, it is safe to use outside. We will be using this zapper when we go camping this summer to help keep the bugs out of the RV.

Hoont Indoor / Outdoor 3-Way Mosquito and Fly Trap with Stand

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716X6M86/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you live in West Texas, you know how it is to spend a summer with flies and mosquitoes. It's NOT fun! You can't outrun them, you can't outswim them, you can't hide from them. They WILL find you. I am always trying to keep the flying creeps out of the house and off my grandbabies.

When I saw the Hoont Indoor / Outdoor 3-Way Mosquito and Fly Trap with Stand, I thought this might be just what I need to cut down on the mosquito population around here, at least a bit. I purchased it, and am glad that I did.

I have placed the trap near my front door, which is the one that gets opened the most. It has not caught all the flies, but definitely has caught a good portion of the ones that get in. To clean the dead bugs out, simply remove the tray at the bottom, empty in the trash, wash and dry it, replace it, and you are good to go.

The trap has a 5' plug, so can be used just about anywhere. I also intend to take it with us in the RV when we go camping. It is big enough to do a good job, but small enough to be portable, and you can use it inside or out.

Boomile 16.4ft RGB LED Light Strip Kit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHNDL2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My daughter-in-law has been looking for a neat mirror to hang in her bedroom. I had seen something on FB showing how to use these LED strip lights to make an Infinity mirror, so I purchased this set, so that I can make the mirror for her birthday. I think she will really love it. The project looks very easy. These LED strip lights are easy to use. Just clean your surface very well, peel the backing off the strip, and place your lights. I really like that this particular set came with a remote, so that she can set the lights to anything her mood feels like at the moment.

Here is the link to the project I am going to do with these strip lights:
https://www.askideas.com/how-to-make-3d-led-infinity-mirror/

I hope she really likes it when I am done. I think I am going to find a mirror about 11" x 16" or so to use. I myself was fascinated just playing with the remote and going through all the light patterns!