If you’re out socializing, and someone starts raving about how cool their garage door opener is, your first instinct is probably to edge away a bit, make an excuse – “Damn, I forgot to change my smoke detector batteries!” and make a speedy exit. Garage door openers aren’t very glamorous, and with the exception of chain drives being replaced by belts, innovations are sparse. Until recently, that is, when the major players came out with openers that could be integrated into a home’s wireless network, and controlled remotely with a smartphone. The new Ultra-Quiet Ryobi Garage Door Opener (Model GD200) starts there – and then piles on more extras than a Hollywood zombie flick. Ryobi sent us an opener and several of the “extra” modules to evaluate – make sure your garage door is secure, and take a look. Read More
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Ryobi Drain Auger Review – In Search Of Hairballs
In the Tool Review universe, we get to take an up-close look at some pretty sweet, interesting tools. Laser tape measures, oscillating multi tools, cordless sliding miter saws, and monster cordless drills are just a few of the cutting edge products we’ve reviewed recently. One of the products that snaked its way into HomeFixated Global HQ a short while ago is definitely interesting, but I doubt anyone would call it sweet – especially after it’s been used a few times. Join us as we take the Ryobi Drain Auger for a test spin. Read More
