Best playing poker cards

I agonized over the purchase of a good set of playing cards. I was tired of having to get a new set every few months for my weekly poker game because the old ones were getting worn out so quickly. I looked at a couple of different brands like Key and Copag. Copag won out. Pretty much everyone who has purchased these cards have been pleased with their performance. I have been using them for a couple years and have no complaints. You can clean them, they don't bend easily... truly awesome cards and well worth the small amount of extra money.

Best earplugs

I wanted earplugs to use when I was on my riding mower. Once I started looking, I realized that there are several earplug options out there on the market. I was actually a bit overwhelmed by the selection. After a good deal of research, I picked these. They had good protection (NRR 33) and provided good value. The box they came in is sweet too-- I just grab a pair from the little plastic bag and head out. They are disposable, although you could use them multiple times if you wanted to. They are extremely comfortable.

Best ballpoint pen

Most people don't care too much about the pen they have. They simply just get the cheapest pen and regard them as disposable. I disagree with this approach. Pens are something that you can spend a little more and get a lot more utility out of it. I've been using Zebra pens for eight or nine years now. They are extremely dependable, comfortable, and smooth. The ink doesn't blot or clump. You will not be disappointed in these; get a dozen and never use another pen.

Best cheap keyboard

Keyboards vary widely in price. You can find solid keyboards quite cheap, or you can go way high end and customizable and spend close to $100. I was in the market for the best cheap keyboard out there. I've been very happy with the performance of this one.



This keyboard is comfortable to use and solidly built. I am a loyal customer of Logitech. They haven't let me down yet.

Best clothes drying rack

There are two clothes drying racks out there that look like the best. One is ideal if you don't have much space. The other one is better if you have the space and want the space to dry more stuff at once. Both are sold by Amazon.com.

If you need a compact one:



If you need a larger one:



I like both of these because the material is not wood. I've experienced issues with wooden racks because they are prone to mildew.