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Tool in Action From Weber to Pit Boss, there are a lot of grilling and smoker brands with decades of quality products behind them. So, when you hear of a younger brand like Z Grills you might be hesitant to give them a chance. Lucky for you, we have been exploring Z Grills products more and recently got to work with the Z Grills “Backyard Warrior” Pellet Grill & Smoker (7002C2E). In today’s Z Grills Review I’m sharing how it works, its design, features, and performance, and our thoughts on its overall value. Z Grills Review  Z Grills Company Info...

I just received an email newsletter about All Electronics having a final clearance sale as they close the business. All Electronics is an electronics discount store. They carry surplus parts and misc supplies, such as switches, wiring, LED modules, and more. I first learned of the company years ago, probably through a magazine ad, and fondly remember going through their slim booklet-style catalogs. All Electronics says: After 56 years supplying surplus and new electronic parts and supplies, we have decided to call it quits. They expect to fully close shop before the end of August, 2023. Browsing All Electronics is...

New bloggers, if you could have a roadmap to making six figures with your blog, would you use it? You might say yes as a knee-jerk reaction, but just think about it: Most new blogs fail. That’s right. Over 80% of blogs don’t make it past 18 months. So, why is that? I started Elna Cain, my freelance site, in 2014, and it’s still churning out blog posts…and making money. Then I started Twins Mommy in 2016, and…it’s still here thriving! While my story isn’t typical, what I can say is I should let you know that the things I’m...

When you realize it's time to start consolidating workflows, automating tasks, following customer journeys, and just plain working better across teams, you know it's time for a CRM solution. Just about anyone shopping around for customer relationship management tools is going to run into the Zendesk vs. Salesforce conundrum—they're two of the biggest names in the business. Boost your team's productivity Automate your CRM While these two platforms do many of the same things, I found that the user experience and specific use cases are pretty distinctive. After spending a lot of time testing both Zendesk Sell and Salesforce Sales...

For decades, vans of all types have been a popular tool for outdoor adventure seekers. A van can get you and your gear out to where the fun is; give you a warm, dry place when you get there; provide a place to cook, sleep, and make memories; and enhance your adventure. In recent years, the adventure van has soared in popularity. Whether it be a fully-outfitted 4WD “overlanding” van, a self-built van with the basics, or anything in between, the appeal of “van life” is irrefutable. The Inland NW presents a tremendous amount of outdoor adventure opportunities, and a...