http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/kid-kansas Thu, 15 May 2008 19:53:37 GMT Reviews by kid-kansas at Viewpoints.com http://www.viewpoints.com/Expert-Gardener-Weed-Feed-28-3-3-review-3b1f6 I have nothing against flowers and yellow is certainly one of my favorite colors for flowers but Dandelions are not pretty, nor do I want then adorning my yard. When I first bought my house they were all over the place and now 3 years later I finally have them almost licked. Being on a tight budget I needed something that worked but didn't cost an arm and a leg. While comparing the many products I found that Expert Gardener had the same properties as Scotts Turf Builder with Weed Control. Reading the label I also discovered that they both had the same address on the label. No where can I find that Scott's actually makes it but isn't having the same address stamped on the label the same thing? — — Expert Gardener Weed n Feed 28-3-3 — — Don't let the numbers confuse you as all fertilizers have these on them, they are the formula that is contained in every bag. The first number is the amount of Nitrogen, the second is Phosphate and the third is Potash.... Thu, 15 May 2008 19:53:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Expert-Gardener-Weed-Feed-28-3-3-review-3b1f6 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Gorilla-Glue-Company-Gorilla-Glue-review-d7b90 In my kitchen there s tile all around the counters and I have had to glue them back on in the past. What ever they used when they built the house only lasted about 8 years and the started falling off one by one. Last year I glued about a dozen of them on with Super Glue and about 2 weeks ago they started coming off again. So my wife tells me about this glue she has been using for about 4 years and suggested I give it a try. — — Gorilla Glue — — I have used Super Glue since as far back as 15 years ago and always thought it was the best, next to contact cement that is. Now my wife tells me about this stuff called Gorilla Glue and I decided to give this Furry Ape a shot. — — There is a 3 step process to gluing things with this Gorilla Glue and they are very simple but made me do one of those Buttermilk Faces...you know where your eyes and mouth twist up real funny! Anyway first you dampen one piece to be glued with water.....yeah I... Wed, 14 May 2008 17:20:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gorilla-Glue-Company-Gorilla-Glue-review-d7b90 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Lance-Thunder-Buffalo-Wing-Blue-Cheese-3oz-bag-review-df975 Okay today I went shopping for roofing material so we can re-roof our house and shopping always makes me want a snack. So I stopped at Quick Trip and grabbed a Pepsi and this bag of Lance's Thunder Buffalo Wing & Blue Cheese Chips. On the bag it says "An Explosion of Flavor"! Now my taste buds were going nuts because I love to dip buffalo wings in bleu cheese dressing then chase it down with a cold beer. — — Lance's Thunder Buffalo Wing & Blue Cheese Chips — — I could hardly wait to get in my truck and tear into some Buffalo Wing flavored chips and visions of bleu cheese were dancing in my head. I had never seen these so I was very anxious to taste them. I ripped open the bag and the chips were nice and big and a nice deep red color, I knew I was in for a treat. I could smell the spice and the first bite was nice and warm and kept heating up. — — Houston we have a Problem!!! They got the heat right but they forgot... Tue, 13 May 2008 18:01:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lance-Thunder-Buffalo-Wing-Blue-Cheese-3oz-bag-review-df975 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Glidden-Evermore-Exterior-Latex-Satin-Paint-review-66ea2 Spring is when we all start doing those little cleanup projects and we Rednecks are no different. I painted my driveway walls and now it was time to paint the mailbox post so it too could stand out and look its best. Living in the country I see most wood either painted Barn Red or White, I had to be different so I picked a Chocolate Brown for my mailbox post. — — Glidden Evermore Exterior Latex Satin Paint — — I bought this at the same time as my driveway wall paint and had them tint it a nice Chocolate Brown. I didn't need much as the post is only 4" x 8" and 36" tall, so I just got a pint of this paint. Wood soaks up more paint than concrete but I was hoping it wouldn't suck too much, so I was sweating a bit on this job. — — I wound up putting 3 coats of paint on the post as it sucked a bunch up but I finally got it all done. There is one slight problem with all the painting I have done this weekend but it will be okay. You see... Mon, 12 May 2008 16:40:06 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Glidden-Evermore-Exterior-Latex-Satin-Paint-review-66ea2 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Glidden-Evermore-Exterior-Latex-Flat-Paint-review-a2134 After I patched the big chunk in my driveway retainer wall it was time to make it shine. Yep I wanted it to stick out and grab attention to my house. So off to Home Depot I went and I found Glidden Evermore Exterior Flat Latex Paint. The sun hits my driveway for a majority of the day so flat paint was the better choice, after all the white was going to glow pretty bright anyway so there was no need for a glossy finish....Even us Rednecks have our limits.....lol — — Glidden Evermore Exterior Flat Latex Paint — — This is a white tint base paint so there was no need to add any color to it, I did think of matching the house but figured it would look tacky so white is what I stayed with. The walls had never been painted before so I knew there would be a lot of it sucked into the concrete since it was pretty rough from the years of sitting unprotected. These walls are 16' long x 10" wide and about 22" high on the outside and 10" high on the inside. I... Sat, 10 May 2008 23:23:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Glidden-Evermore-Exterior-Latex-Flat-Paint-review-a2134 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-Decker-Smart-Battery-Charger-review-d0691 Owning a motorcycle means during the winter it probably won't see much daylight. At those times the battery still needs to be charged up to prevent damage and you need a battery charger to keep it at peak charge. In the old days you had to remember to go hook up the charger every few days and remember when to unhook it again so you didn't overcharge the battery. Those days are gone forever and now as the old saying goes...I can plug it and forget it! — — Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger — — This battery charger has 3 power levels to keep those batteries in good shape 6 amps, 4 amps and 2 amps. As the charge of the battery gets stronger it will step down on its own to give you the best your battery can have. Another sweet safety feature is the reverse polarity warning so you don't hook it up wrong and either damage the battery or cause a spark which would be very bad. — — This battery charger is smart in that it monitors the... Fri, 09 May 2008 17:48:08 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-Decker-Smart-Battery-Charger-review-d0691 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Strawberry-Preserves-32oz-Jar-review-d82f1 As a kid growing up in the country I had it real good, I could get homemade jellies and jams whenever I wanted them. The let down for me was moving to the big city and having to rely on store bought imitations of my favorite berry. Yes the sweet red Strawberry! The best thing about homemade is the use of large chunks of these delectable berries and the Love my Grandma always added. Sure I found some good ones over the years but as they grew in popularity the prices followed suit. — — Kroger Strawberry Preserves — — Sure I found good alternatives to high prices over the years but most were short lived and local brands. Some I found looked good but the strawberries were like rocks you could launch from a sling shot to break windows. The slight crunch I want is from the strawberry and not a tooth breaking off! I first found Kroger Strawberry Preserves back in Indiana more than 8 years ago and have bought it exclusively ever since. — — ... Tue, 06 May 2008 18:53:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Strawberry-Preserves-32oz-Jar-review-d82f1 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Big-K-Vanilla-Cola-review-14921 Remember back a long time ago when a trip to the drug store included sitting at the snack bar. Ordering one of those fantastic fountain drinks with a squirt of vanilla, then taking that first sip and smiling ear to ear at the great flavor. Well I found a time machine that takes me back at least 30 years! I have tried the other Vanilla Colas that have come out over the years, some good some not so good. They either had too much vanilla, fizz or were just horrible period. — — Big K Vanilla Cola — — I found this last week on a grocery trip to Dillons and decided to give it a try as I had not seen this one before and wanted a treat. After I got home and chilled them over night I opened one up, if I didm't like it the kids would devour them so I wasn't worried they would go to waste. In eager anticipation I opened one and took my first sip, WOW I was in heaven from my first sip. — — I was back in the 70's again and I loved it,... Thu, 01 May 2008 22:34:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Big-K-Vanilla-Cola-review-14921 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-review-72cb5 I like to use an oil that is better for you and is versatile at the same time, that's where Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes in. I never thought you could taste the difference in oil but once I did taste it even I could taste a difference. — — Kroger Extra Virgin Olive Oil — — I like to use EVOO for many things, I use it when I make my own marinades as it doesn't add a lot of unwanted fat to my dishes. I also like to crush fresh garlic and EVOO to fix garlic toast or brush on a cut of meat I am grilling outside. A little apple cider vinegar and EVOO makes for a nice little salad dressing as well with a bit of fresh oregano and basil mixed in. I even like to just fry me a couple of slices of green tomato and eggs for a nice breakfast. Even great for searing meat as it adds a nice flavor especially after you add some diced onions to it. — — I also like to slice some fresh ripe tomatoes, red onions and chop a little basil, black pepper then... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:06:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kroger-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-review-72cb5 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Pringles-Extreme-Blazin-Buffalo-Wing--150528-review-a27a4 Let's face it we all like to snack, some prefer healthy snacks while others want something to wake up those sleeping taste buds. I like both but prefer the WAKE UP THE WORLD'S ON FIRE approach. While these will not produce the sweat beads on your forehead, they will wake up those taste buds! — — Pringles Extreme blazin' buffalo wing — — I will admit when Pringles first showed up I tried them but was not a big fan of them. They are not your traditional "Potato Chips" but rather a mashed, then pressed chip. So being an "Old School" chip lover this new snack just didn't hit my buttons right. Over the years I have tried some of their innovative flavors and a few have been pretty good. This latest attempt at drawing in chip lovers is pretty darn good! — — Right from the start the smell of the wing sauce entices your senses and begs you to savor these "Mashed Chips" or as they call them Crisps. The first taste gives you the Hot and... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:06:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pringles-Extreme-Blazin-Buffalo-Wing--150528-review-a27a4 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Equate-Ultra-Strength-Antacid-Tablets-assorted-fruit-flavors-review-5e8e2 I don't have a chronic heartburn problem but there are times when it does hit me. That's when I want something to ease the discomfort and sometimes down right pain of heartburn. I have tried the old time remedies my parents tried but they never worked for me. My parents drank buttermilk or downed a tablespoon of vinegar but it always made mine worse. I used to take Tums until I found another just as good but less expensive. — — Equate Ultra Strength Antacid Tablets - Fruit Flavored — — I buy the bottle with 72 in it and of course I like the fruit ones so that's what I get. Right on the bottle they want you to know these are comparable to Tums Ultra and that they are not made by GlaxoSmithCline. They are the same size, look like and taste like Tums, they also work like them! That being said I take 2 when heartburn hits and a few minutes later I feel a whole lot better. These come in orange, lemon, lime and cherry flavors and if you sift through... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:08:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Equate-Ultra-Strength-Antacid-Tablets-assorted-fruit-flavors-review-5e8e2 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Detailers-Choice-Spotless-Dryer-review-eaea2 If you didn't know by now I have a new V Star Classic and I want it to look the best I can. I have gotten Sparkle Crazy with my new ride and in the process have acquired many new products. Of course in order to keep it looking good I need quality cloth's to wipe it down, polish and of course dry it after washing. Here is where a Lint Free Cloth comes in and thus the reason for this review. — — Detailer's Choice Streak Free Spotless Dryer — — I picked this up in the auto section right next to all the cleaning/polishing products on a recent trip to the store. It says it is Clear Coat Safe, Lint Free and will not leave Spots. Anyone knows you can use the best polish/wax and soaps out there but if it leaves streaks it isn't going to look like it should. — — This cloth is 3 sq. ft. and looks just like a Chamois Cloth which is great for making your ride look its very best. Well I live on a dirt road so after a week my bike was getting... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:44:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Detailers-Choice-Spotless-Dryer-review-eaea2 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Home-Depot-1-4-x-25-Drain-Auger-review-da42 We have all been there at one time or another, taking a shower and the water doesn't go down the drain. Some use a liquid drain cleaner while some of us use a Plumbers Snake. Considering I was a plumber for more than 10 years I prefer the hands on approach of using a snake. Being I also have a Septic System a snake is much better in my case. — — Home Depot 1/4" x 25' Hand Auger — — Encased in a plastic drum is a 1/4" x 25' strand  of steel cable which is also known as a plumbers snake. On the end is a larger loose coil that grabs hair and facilitates the cleaning in small diameter drain pipes. The best way to make it more effective (but also harder to use) is too make a bend at the end (between the head and 1/4" wire part of approx. 20-30 degrees. This allows it to whip around and clean the entire inside of the drain better. — — The hardest part is getting past the trap (u shaped part of a drain that prevents sewer gases from... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:34:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Home-Depot-1-4-x-25-Drain-Auger-review-da42 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Beefy-Onion-Soup-Mix-review-47410 Everybody knows that this Redneck likes to experiment with different foods and ways to enhance flavors of those foods. Well for many years I have used Lipton Soup Mix to not only make soup but it also makes a fantastic dip for chips of all kinds. I have also used it to change the way some foods taste to get my picky eaters to eat some things or to just add a WOW Factor to old favorites. — — Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix — — For years I used the original Lipton Onion Soup Mix, that is until they started making other flavors. This Beefy Onion has become my favorite for many reasons, it just has a better WOW Factor and really adds a sensational taste to many of my signature dishes. Now not many people like Liver and Onions but it's just because they haven't tasted mine! My Mom taught me the right way to fix it and it comes out tender instead of rubbery. The trick is you need to fry it first on both sides and then the magic begins.(If you don't like... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:06:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Lipton-Beefy-Onion-Soup-Mix-review-47410 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Sams-Choice-Fireside-Gourmet-Black-Angus-Burgers-1-3lb-6-in-a-box-review-15122 Sometimes you just don't have the time or desire to form a hamburger, that's when you reach in the freezer and do it the easy way. Of course you want it to be big and not taste like cardboard when it is done. — — Sam's Choice Fireside Gourmet Black Angus Beef Burgers — — These are a nice 1/3lb. of Black Angus with 6 burgers in a box, 3 each in plastic wrap. Each burger separated with paper to make separating them easier. I prefer to cook them on the grill but stove-top cooking is acceptable. These burgers cook-up real nice and unless you ignore them and cook the life out of them they will be nice and juicy. I am the only one here that prefers a medium burger so mine are always the first ones ready to eat...lol — — Black Angus is a great beef and has a very nice flavor on it's own but I do sprinkle a little seasoned salt and of course black pepper on them. I also use the larger buns so all my toppings have a nice foundation to lay... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:23:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sams-Choice-Fireside-Gourmet-Black-Angus-Burgers-1-3lb-6-in-a-box-review-15122 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Implus-Footcare-Gel-Insole-Advanced-Gel-Cushioning-System-review-684d1 When I bought my boots last week I didn't like the padding that was in the boots and wanted something a little better for my feet. Having Fibromylagia means everything tends to get sore much quicker than normal people. Once your feet start to hurt you may as well sit down because it only gets worse and it happens very quick. — — Impulse Footcare Gel Insole — — These are made from the same material as those other fancy insoles you see in the stores. A 1/4" thick layer of soft gel covered by a liner and are made in many sizes. I however had to trim mine down to fit in my boots. This was an easy task as they have marked the insoles with the other sizes that they are made for. — — Cutting them was pretty easy but my scissors caused the soft material to bunch up a bit. I finally got them cut and they fit real good inside my boot. My boots were a tad big and these helped to make them fit much better and walking with them in makes a big... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Implus-Footcare-Gel-Insole-Advanced-Gel-Cushioning-System-review-684d1 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Quikrete-Vinyl-Concrete-Patch-10lb-tub-review-4b163 Like many homeowners I need to make repairs from time to time and having the right stuff is important to do the job properly. I have two concrete culvert walls and one of them was missing a large chunk from it. With no plans to replace them because they actually sit on county property, I needed to patch them up. Especially since they technically are not supposed to be there in the first place. Why spend hundreds of dollars for something the county can rip out anytime they feel like it. Sucks that it is how the laws are written but I have to deal with what the previous owners did. I want to make them look good for as little as possible. — — Quikrete Vinyl Concrete Patch - 10lb. tub — — First I patched the small cracks with Sikaflex caulking and then I needed to tackle the large missing chunk in one of my end walls. With that done I needed to devise a way to patch the vertical part of the wall. I first drilled 4 3/8" holes 3" deep in order to give... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:24:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Quikrete-Vinyl-Concrete-Patch-10lb-tub-review-4b163 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Custom-Made-Motorcycle-Drivers-Backrest-review-7d581 It's no secret here that I like to save money whenever possible, Rednecks are like that you know! ....lol Anyway I want my V Star Classic to not only look good but be as comfortable as possible on those long rides. One way to accomplish this is to get a backrest for your seat to help ease the pain of holding your back straight in a good head wind. The more stress you can eliminate the less your muscles have to strain, less strain equals more enjoyment. — — Custom Made Drivers Backrest --The Good — — Now you won't find these in a catalog nor on the shelf at your local bike shop. These are made to order by a gentleman in South Beloit, Illinois by the name of Lonnie who sells his wares on Ebay. Unlike many people I have dealt with on Ebay Lonnie is genuinely concerned about his customers. He answers emails promptly and lets it be known up front the lead time before he can ship your order. — — He uses good quality steel on these... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:31:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Custom-Made-Motorcycle-Drivers-Backrest-review-7d581 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Meguiars-Gold-Class-Liquid-Wax-16-oz-review-61fe2 Washing is just not enough to keep your ride looking good and protecting the finish. I used to use Turtle Wax on everything I owned but decided to give this Meguiar's Gold Class a try. They are comparable in price so I needed to see whether it was as good as all the hype I had heard about it. — — Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax - 16 oz. — — The bottle is black and fits easy in the hand wit a flip open nozzle that dispenses the wax onto your applicator. Speaking of which the bottle comes in a box with an applicator made of soft sponge like material. Shake well before using and then squeeze a little onto the pad. It kind of looks like hand lotion and spreads just as easily too. I have the V Star emblems on my gas tank but even over those I can get the wax on and off with relative ease. — — I have 2 side covers, gas tank, front and rear fenders that need waxed the chrome gets chrome polish. I took me about 30 minutes to apply and... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:16:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Meguiars-Gold-Class-Liquid-Wax-16-oz-review-61fe2 kid-kansas http://www.viewpoints.com/Wal-Mart-Micro-Fiber-Pads-2-pack-review-958e2 I found these last week on a trip to Walmart and decided to grab them and see how they worked. These are the same size as other wax applicator pads but these are made from Micro Fiber material instead of the normal cotton or foam. — — Walmart Micro Fiber Pads - 2 pack — — These pads are 4.74" in diameter and have a Micro Fiber cover over a sponge. After each use simply wash out in mild soap and warm water and let them air dry. I found these to work very well on my fenders, side covers and my gas tank on my V Star. They can also be used to polish aluminum rims or your vehicle with the same ease as those foam or cotton pads you see around. — — I can squeeze these to get into tight spaces like are around my gas tank mounted speedometer housing. I have factory aluminum rims on my truck and they work very well to polish them up as well. Since buying my V Star I have accumulated a lot of cleaning and polishing stuff and I really like... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:03:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Wal-Mart-Micro-Fiber-Pads-2-pack-review-958e2 kid-kansas