getupkid144
Member Since: June 6, 2016Reviews
For Living Customizable Office Chair
This chair is a game-changer. I didn't expect to find the ideal office chair from Canadian Tire, but here we are! The look of the chair is sleek and stylish, all while being incredibly functional and ergonomic. The ability to customize the features... +
This chair is a game-changer. I didn't expect to find the ideal office chair from Canadian Tire, but here we are! The look of the chair is sleek and stylish, all while being incredibly functional and ergonomic. The ability to customize the features of the chair is unlike any other I've had before - not only can you adjust the chair height, but also the height of the built-in lumbar support, the angle and sliding location of the armrests. The mesh material also means that it won't absorb spills and stains in quite the same way as other fabrics. The wheels are very smooth and glide across my hardwood floor, and the swivel ability is smooth and effortless. I'm so glad to have tried out this chair - it truly has made my home office much more comfortable and my body is thankful for the more ergonomic setup. -
Vida by PADERNO USB Rechargeable Kitchen Scale, 11-lb
We had previously been using a regular, battery-operated kitchen scale. We always had to remove one of the batteries before storing it away as it would often turn on accidentally and drain the batteries, leaving us scrambling when it was time to... +
We had previously been using a regular, battery-operated kitchen scale. We always had to remove one of the batteries before storing it away as it would often turn on accidentally and drain the batteries, leaving us scrambling when it was time to actually use the scale. This rechargeable scale was a huge game-changer. It's easy to charge using the included USB cord (we've installed a combination electrical plug/USB combo outlet in our kitchen) and will tell you when it's low on battery and in need of a top-up. The weighing platform is stainless steel. Although it's billed as fingerprint-resistant, I did find that other splashes and even miniscule dirt/grime did show on it quite easily. However, it's very easy to wipe down with a wet cloth. In terms of operation, the tare and unit buttons are very straight-forward; there's an auto-shutoff feature to preserve battery; and the LCD screen is very crisp and brightly illuminated. All around, I'm very happy with this scale and can't see myself going back to a regular battery-operated one ever again.
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NOMA Advanced Custom Lights C9 LED 100
If you're looking for a one-stop solution to holiday lighting, this string set is the way to go. This comes as a huge spool containing 111 feet of string and it can accommodate a total wattage of 120W across 100 bulbs. Considering that each 25 bulb... +
If you're looking for a one-stop solution to holiday lighting, this string set is the way to go. This comes as a huge spool containing 111 feet of string and it can accommodate a total wattage of 120W across 100 bulbs. Considering that each 25 bulb set from this same line takes a total of 1.2W, you don't even have to thikn twice about capacity, since this has more than enough. The wire is made of a very heavy-duty and thick PVC gauge and is a dark green, which matches all the other hardware accessories in the line. With the 100 bulb sockets you can customize which colours you want each individual light to be - no more all-white or all-coloured strings. You can run a length of this along your roof and have it be entirely white bulbs and then run it down to your next storey and use only coloured bulbs. This truly is an elegant solution for lighting your house in the most customizable way. It also comes with the same constant-lit technology as the other products in the same line - if one bulb burns out, no more scouring the entire line to find which one it was. The remainder of the string will continue to be lit! -
NOMA Advanced Custom Male Plugs 10
These are a handy little tool to have available if you're connecting a number of different strings. These allow you to customize the ends of your lighting and switch them from a female to male plug instead. They work by digging little metal incisors... +
These are a handy little tool to have available if you're connecting a number of different strings. These allow you to customize the ends of your lighting and switch them from a female to male plug instead. They work by digging little metal incisors into the wire, making it really easy to swap out a female end to a male. The only tricky bit is removing the end cap, which slides right off but is a bit tough to get going at first. I do wish these had been sold separately in bulk so you could select exactly how many you need, as the average person is unlikely to need 10 of them. -
NOMA Advanced Custom Female Plugs 10
While I didn't end up needing these plugs, I can see some situations arising for people where they may need to look for this sort of thing, so it's very handy to have them available and sold as part of the coordinating Nova Advanced set. I will note... +
While I didn't end up needing these plugs, I can see some situations arising for people where they may need to look for this sort of thing, so it's very handy to have them available and sold as part of the coordinating Nova Advanced set. I will note that the package contains 10 of these plugs, which is a bit excessive, so I would have preferred to maybe have seen these sold in bulk - it would make a lot more sense to quickly pick up 1, 2, or however many you need from a bulk bin. It took a bit of muscle for me to remove the end caps on these plugs, but when you look behind them, the mechanism makes total sense. Described as a "vampire" style of application, the plugs have two sharp metal "fangs" which dig into and connect to the main wire. You then just slip the back casing on and no one's the wiser. It makes it super easy to change ends from male to female when you find yourself holding the short end of the stick - honestly, a very innovative solution to the problem. -
NOMA Advanced Custom Replacement Bulbs C9 LED 25 Warm White
These bulbs are a fantastic option for those looking to customize their outdoor holiday light display. These can be mixed/matched with the other bulb options in the Noma Advanced Custom LED line and share the same great features: they're... +
These bulbs are a fantastic option for those looking to customize their outdoor holiday light display. These can be mixed/matched with the other bulb options in the Noma Advanced Custom LED line and share the same great features: they're shatter-resistant, weather-resistant, use a total of 1.2W per 25 bulbs, carry a 2-year warranty, and lastly support the constant-lit technology that the entire line boasts. This means that if one bulb burns out, the entire string doesn't go out with it! Everything else will remain lit. While I'm not a huge fan of warm white (I find that it makes my white home look a little too yellow-ed. The super-white snow in contrast to my home already does that, so these warm lights tend to exacerbate the problem). However for those who are into the aesthetic of a warm white light on a Christmas night, these definitely hit the mark. -
NOMA Advanced Custom Bulk Wire 25'
This is an essential product to have in the mix if you're planning on doing some holiday decorating. Our home is quite tall and requires a lot of extra length to get our lighting set-up to an electrical plug. This extension cord is 25 feet long, so... +
This is an essential product to have in the mix if you're planning on doing some holiday decorating. Our home is quite tall and requires a lot of extra length to get our lighting set-up to an electrical plug. This extension cord is 25 feet long, so we only need 1-2 of these to make it down from the along the roof-line. These are very easy to connect to one another and to the light strings, and come with one male and one female end. I also really like the flat nature of the male end that plugs into the outlet - it makes for a nice snug fit and doesn't protrude in a bulky kind of way. The cord is made of a very durable PVC that feels like it will hold up well to outdoor interference (extreme weather, critters, etc.). -
NOMA Advanced Custom Lights C9 LED 50
This C9 Stringer Set can take on a total of 50 bulbs, but can thankfully also be connected to other string sets of the same variety, in case you need to increase the length. The total length is 61 feet and it can take a total wattage of 60W, which... +
This C9 Stringer Set can take on a total of 50 bulbs, but can thankfully also be connected to other string sets of the same variety, in case you need to increase the length. The total length is 61 feet and it can take a total wattage of 60W, which is MORE than enough if using the complementary Noma Advanced LEDs (which use only 1.2W per 25 bulbs). Like all the other products in this line, this comes with a two year warranty and works together with the matching bulbs to ensure that the string set remains lit even if one of the lights burns out. I really appreciated the thick gauge of the wiring. We've previously had issues with squirrels and other animals chewing through our outdoor lighting, but haven't seen any issues with this (I can only assume due to its thickness). The only downside is that I wish this came with the matching weather seals included. It's unlikely people are using a string set this heavy-duty in their house, so it only makes sense to include a weather-proofing seal on each bulb socket. -
NOMA Advanced Custom Weather Seal 25
These weather seals are a must-have if you're planning on hanging your string lights outdoors. They provide a tight fit between the light bulbs and the actual strand. This helps ensure that moisture from the outdoors isn't getting into the lights. I... +
These weather seals are a must-have if you're planning on hanging your string lights outdoors. They provide a tight fit between the light bulbs and the actual strand. This helps ensure that moisture from the outdoors isn't getting into the lights. I do wish that the actual string sets came with these, as most people are using these sorts of heavy-gauge lights outdoors and will need to pick this up separately. There would've been no harm in including them with the strings, just in case. As it stands, this set is a little pricy for just 25 of these seals. If you're planning on decorating an entire home, you'll need quite a number of these packs and I wouldn't do without them. They're made of a solid rubber and are designed to match the string sets in the same dark green colour, so they're virtually unnoticeable. The quality seems good enough that they'll last you through at least a few seasons. -
NOMA Advanced Custom Replacement Bulbs C9 LED 25 Pure White
These bulbs are my favourite of all the different Noma varieties. I really like a cool white look and these are perfect for achieving that look, which looks amazing against the night sky and with snow all around. These are made of shatter-resistant... +
These bulbs are my favourite of all the different Noma varieties. I really like a cool white look and these are perfect for achieving that look, which looks amazing against the night sky and with snow all around. These are made of shatter-resistant and weather-resistant glass, rather than plastic, and have an etched crystalline pattern to them. They're very easy to screw into the string base and use very little energy (only 1.2W for the entire 25 bulbs). Best of all, if one of these bulbs goes out, the system is designed to keep the rest of the strand lit. -
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