Garage Parking Aid - Review

Parking Blocks, Parking Stops, Parking Curbs, Curb Stops, Car Stops, whatever name you know them by, recycled plastic and rubber parking lot blocks have revolutionized parking lot construction and maintenance. No longer are you stuck using heavy and difficult to install concrete blocks. Now you have choices!

In addition to being light enough that one person can install them (without heavy rental equipment), plastic and rubber parking blocks aren't affected by the weather, making them virtually maintenance free.

Parking in a home garage can be exceptionally tricky – space is tight and typically lined with valuables. If there’s a teen driver, a senior, or an overworked parent at home, an accident may be a matter of time. Keep your garage clean and well lit, and simplify the parking process with a garage parking aid. These basic devices run about $10-$40 and most do not require installation.

Our Thoughts

When parking in the garage or parking in a spot that you're wanting to keep some space between you and something else, this Parking Aid comes in handy! For us, we just moved into a new home and are  unfamiliar with not only the garage spacing but the spot that we are parking Helga, our RV. To alleviate the issue of not being familiar with where we should stop our vehicles, we have been using wooden 2x4s but those 2x4s are no match for Helga as it's real easy to run them over with the larger wheels. 

The Parking Aid is great for knowing where to park Helga though. They are sturdy and high enough profile for us to be able to know for sure where they were placed. These have been so nice because not only do they stop the wheel where it needs to be but it also makes sure that we are in the same spot so we don't inadvertently move too close to the house or too close to the property line. 

The Parking aid is made of recycled materials and is rubber. It also has reflective tape on it so you can see it when the driveway or garage is not lit.  As time goes on, I'm sure that we will need more of these as the kids get their licenses (not that I want to think about that...) and as we organize the garage more. I highly recommend them from the Traffic Safety Store! 

To see more of what the Traffic Safety Store offers, visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+. 

Holiday Gift Guide - Patton Recirculating Utility Heater Review & Giveaway

***Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review.***

Patton® Recirculating Utility Heater (MSRP: $49.99)

Warm your workshop with the durable and effective Patton® Recirculating Utility Heater!  Ideal for the blistery winter months, this rugged heater is designed for use in workshops.  Recirculating heat technology warms your space up to 30% faster than traditional personal heaters with 2 heat settings and a 1500-watt maximum. Featuring large knobs and handles, this heater is easy to use while wearing gloves, and the rugged construction and durable housing are perfect for use in the workshop this winter. 

Our Thoughts

Having been extremely familiar with using utility heaters to warm ourselves in the winter I wanted to try out the Patton Recirculating Utility Heater. Upon turning the heater on you could feel the heat instantly. I placed my hand about 12 inches in front of the heater and it was definitely radiating heat.

One interesting point that I noticed with this heater is that the "main" heat stream was pointing upwards. I had never seen that before on a heater but it really made it effective to heat up our small back bedroom. It only takes about three minutes before the bedroom would be up to a comfortable temperature. This will be an excellent choice for a shop heater and with the holidays right around the corner, think ahead of time for the special men or women in your life that spend time outdoors!

Whether you're working with gloves in your shop or not the dials are smooth to turn and easily moveable with some bulky gloves on. There is also an easy "off" setting so that you do not have to worry about constantly plugging and unplugging the heater, which is a big pain from personal experience.

A great heater, warms very quickly and efficiently!

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Reviewed by Jackie

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. Please note New Age Mama is not responsible for the delivery of this prize and cannot be held accountable if, for any reason, it is not received. Furthermore, New Age Mama is in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***