If you are a bread lovers, the first and foremost requirement when you looking for a toaster should be the slot dimensions. You have to ensure that this toaster is fits the bread that you want to toast. Not all models on the market are equal, the width of the slots will determine what type of bread you can toasts. In order to help you get the best 4 slice toaster that can meet your demand and helps you get a crisp bread, toasted and golden, this post is our advice for long slot toaster.

#1 Why you should get long slot toaster?

At first, you need to decide what your requirements are. If you just want to toast basic sandwich bread for everyday use, then all toasters can do that and the slot width is not your problem. But if you often toast bagels, waffles, large artisan bread, etc. you will need a toaster with long slot. This is because not all toasters can fit large bread. you may need extra wide slots to accommodate your particular tastes.

#2 What are the best long slot toaster?

There are some reliable products of 4 slice long slot toasters that I would like to recommend. Kenmore 40605 Long Slot Toaster, Breville Smart Toaster, KitchenAid Toaster, ect. They are both offer the long slot that can works with most all types and slices of bread. However, you should consider carefully each of them as they offer different extra features that make your toasting task more easier and conveniently.

#3 How to clean the inside of long slot?

At first, unplug and disconnect your toaster. Disassemble the crumb tray and shake it slightly to get rid of crumbs inside the long slot. Then wash the crumb tray with, they are dishwasher safe, but I recommend that you should hand wash it with a sponge and slightly detergent for the best result. For the interior, using a soft-bristled, dry toothbrush to clean the slots. If the interior is very dirty, you can add some white vinegar to the bristles of the toothbrush but being careful not to touch the electronic part. Apart from these thorough cleaning steps above, you also should remove the crumbs as a daily cleaning habit. This will help preserve your toaster and ensure its durability. Wipe the outside of the toaster with a damp cloth.

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What’s nice about having the best propane heaters is that it can be used either indoors or outdoors. With its portability, you can do so much. It is a perfect option if you need to make use of a heater and there is no electrical source nearby.

What are some of the uses of space heaters?

During cold nights when you just want to enjoy your time outside but you just can bear the temperature, having a propane heater will definitely come in handy. Working in your little garage during the winter season will literally send chills down your spine. What you can do (if there if your house heater does not extend to the garage) is to purchase a small propane heater so you can fuss around inside your workshop whenever you please. These are just a few usual examples, but having a propane heater is going to come in handy during cold seasons. In your search for a good propane heater in the market, this buying guide is your best friend.

Five factors to consider when purchasing a propane heater

1. The location of where you will place the heater.

If you have the desired location for your propane heater, you will get an idea just what you should get. For example, an outdoor propane heater is a good choice for the patio because it can release a sufficient amount of heat and direct it in a certain direction. Most times, you might need a ventilation to remove toxic substances in the air while heating up the area.

2. Ignition is the key.

This one is dependent on your preference. There are those requiring manual ignition, where you might have to ignite the fuel yourself. But, there are available units that have integrated ignition. Just by turning on the heater, the fuel gets ignited automatically. The latter is always preferred for its ease of you. However, the mechanism will eventually wear out. Then, you will need to do manual ignition anyway.

3. The budget will determine your price range.

Set a limit when purchasing any item. Actually, you should do this on all your purchases anyway. To be honest, most of the propane heaters in the market do not come cheap. There are reasonably priced ones, but if you try to go steep, the performance might get compromised. Also, you will need to check the prices of fuel. Factor that in, including the amount of fuel you might need to use for the heater.

4. Accessibility and portability are necessary.

The whole point most people are on the lookout for the good propane heater is to have a heater that they can move around. The fact that you can place it in the middle of the room without thinking about cords and sockets is also a big sigh of relief. Make sure that you get one that you can easily lift, say when you are going up and down the stairs. Check also its features. It is best to get one that has a handle or wheels for more ease of movement.

5. Last and never the least on the list is the safety features.

Let us be realistic here, propane heaters can be dangerous. Propane is flammable, after all. If it is stored in the heater, then it will not be considered dangerous. However, you will never know if the heater will malfunction. You should select a heater that has safety features, such as an anti-tip-over switch that will switch off the heater if it gets toppled over. Another considerable feature would be an overheat protection that comes with a thermostat. If the heater becomes too hot, it will automatically shut down. Ventilation, as mentioned earlier, is also important. Check if the one that comes with propane is intended for indoor use or outdoor use.

Maintenance and servicing of propane heaters

Yes, this should be done regularly. By servicing your heater, you can relax and stop worrying about it affecting your home. When maintaining the heater, make sure that is turned off. Get a vacuum cleaner and remove the dust that has accumulated outside of the heater and those in the heater grilles. If the dust is hard to remove, use a paintbrush to loosen it up. Do not forget to tighten the grilles, if you must. When cleaning the inside of the heater, remove the screws first and remove the cover panel. With a cloth partially drenched with warm water, clean the cover. Vacuum the insides of the compartment. It is important to check the safety protocols constantly and regularly observe your heaters. Read safety information and how to properly use your product. Because even if it is one of the best propane heaters available, it will not be enough with improper use.

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Many people have a habit of putting up uneaten food and unused food in the refrigerator, when they need to take it out immediately. In fact, this can be a mistake that makes you sick because each type has a different lifespan. Low temperatures slow the growth of bacteria but only can last for a certain period of time. The cooling compartment temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or lower is considered safe, minimizing the risk of bacteria infecting poisoning. According to nutrition experts, the basic principle when preserving cooked food in the refrigerator is only 1-2 days. However, depending on the characteristics of each type of food we store it in different ways with appropriate time. If salted, sugar, or vinegar foods are stored in a sealed jar and stored in a refrigerator below 4 degrees Celsius, it will last for a long time. If food is sealed and stored in the freezer (below minus 18 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Fahrenheit), it may take longer. However, when thawing a certain food, it should not be frozen again, because during defrosting, bacteria have developed and affected food quality. Therefore, it is advisable to divide food into small portions before freezing to avoid thawing and freezing it back to the same food. In addition to the above two cases, most of the food, whether fresh or cooked, should not be left in the refrigerator (below 4 degrees C) for too long. Using a refrigerator to store food is very convenient. If you are busy and want to prepare a variety of food and want to store cooked food in the refrigerator. First of all, collect and make long-term stored food without affecting the taste or metamorphosis first. Because not everyone knows how long can you keep cooked food in the fridge.

The dishes can be last long when cooked:

#1 Boiled eggs:

How long should boiled eggs be stored in a refrigerator? Good news for those who are "lazy to cook" and love boiled eggs. Because cooked boiled eggs but not peeled can be last in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. You just need to boil it thoroughly, drain it so it safe to store it in the fridge.

#2 Cooked meat:

How long can the cooked meat store in the fridge? If you like dishes such as frozen pork leg, chicken soup, frozen chicken, beef soup, etc. and want to cook them first and store them in the refrigerator, this is great for you. Because frozen dishes are considered to be the longest time that a cooked dish can last in the fridge. You can comfortably preserve 8-10 days even more if you store it in an airtight container.

#3 Cooked fish:

How long will the cooked fish go bad when store in the fridge? Cooked fish dishes can last about 1-2 days for dried fish. With fresh fish, you should eat right away to avoid the fishy smell to the refrigerator and other foods.

#4 Fast food:

How long can spring rolls, sausage, smoked meat, bacon last in a refrigerator? If you have opened the package and used it but still have excess, these processed foods are usually safe for 4-6 days. Cheeses, butter, bread, pastries, white porridge if opened and used, you should only leave 1-2 days in the fridge. Although these products may not go bad, odorless, but it does not guarantee quality and taste anymore. You can also base on the expiry date or the instruction manual on the package to see how specific it is to keep this food safe in the refrigerator.

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Morocco is hot in the summer. And as much as I love warm weather, 110 degree heat is pushing it in a busy city where the air-con exists only in one KFC. I was used to the local people hassling me and begging for money at 5 minute intervals, but I wasn’t ready for one guy to overstep the mark. The man held his hand out to my girlfriend and I as we were sitting and enjoying the day, but he lingered for too long. He edged closer and tried to reach into my pocket without me noticing. I stood up and moved away so as not to cause a a fuss, but the man stood up and started shouting as though the contents of my pocket were his to take. Then he spat on me. Without elaborating, I lost my patience and it ruined the entire experience.

If you don’t learn how to be patient…

…all sorts of negative things can happen to both your mind and your body; we can become stressed and anxious, or start wishing ourselves into the future. The human imagination is so good at what it does that we can think ourselves into a preferable situation that might not even happen. When we do this it makes us want to jump forward into this imaginary future to escape the stressful present (which is stressful in itself, because such a thing is impossible to do). When we let impatience turn into stress and let that stress gather momentum, it becomes crazily hard to return to balance. We can start to feel our muscles tense, experience shortness of breath and feel our limbs become restless - all of these are physical manifestations of our negative mental state. Impatience is no good for our minds either; our thoughts become scattered and any trace of our ability to stay focused turns to goop. If this goes on for even a moment too long, we risk heading into the abyss that is anger, and you sure as hell don’t want to go down that road. Worst of all, if we don’t learn how to be patient we can begin to feel isolated, and isolation can make us feel very sad and lonely. We feel cut-off and alone because rather than accepting that we’re being impatient, we assume that the fault lies with the other person or situation. The feelings themselves spring from the realisation that there are some things we just can’t control. And so, we must learn patience.

How to learn patience

When people suggest that you should take a deep breath and count to ten, they’re not all that far off the truth (as annoying as that statement may be). The below is by no means a definitive list, but there are some simple points to get you started.

• Breathe

Step one: breathe. Before you announce that you’re already breathing, let me explain: actively paying attention to the breath in the body can bring focus and clarity to your present experience even at the worst of times. Spending a few moments focusing on the breath can loosen the grip of impatience like a Chinese finger trap; the more you relax, the easier it is to escape it. Breathing is probably the easiest thing ever, so it’s amazing how dramatic the effects are when we pay it even a little bit of attention. The best thing is that you can do it anywhere; in a long check-in queue; at an unhelpful immigration office; with that one travel buddy who drank too much and can’t make it home without you; anywhere.

• See the challenge

The next time you notice impatience creeping on, silently say the following three sentences to yourself: “I am intelligent enough to realise that this response is not beneficial.” “It’s completely normal for me to respond this way, but it is not productive.” “From this moment on I will breathe, pay attention to my breath and observe my feelings mindfully.” The moment we see situations that cause impatience as challenges, we’ve already shifted our focus away from losing our cool. This takes a lot of practice, so don’t be disheartened if you find it completely impossible the first few times. There are plenty of opportunities to learn this skill while travelling, as life on the road presents us with frustrating challenges almost everyday. For some of us, personal growth is why we travel in the first place.

• Teach

Teaching requires incredible patience. If you find the above point too difficult, try and teach someone something. It gives you more control over the situation as you’re going in prepared to feel frustrated. Teach someone local three reasonably complicated phrases in your native language and see how you get on. Judge your mood before, during and after to see what the patterns are and which triggers start the frustration and make the feeling of impatience worse. Next time see if you can accept frustration and be with it by being kind to yourself and focusing compassionately on the needs of the person you’re teaching. You’re there for them just as much as you’re there for yourself.

• Meditate

Daily meditation is an irreplaceable ally. There are many forms of meditation and they all have their own individual benefits, but for simplicity I recommend mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation helps us to become more aware of the present moment rather than dwelling on the past, or wishing ourselves into/worrying about the future. It hones our ability to drop into the present – just what we need when a little patience is required.

• Ask your friends

Our friends and family see a side of us that we do not. If we want an honest opinion, we must ask for one – it’s no good roping in a relative unless you’re going to tell them to be brutally honest.  Ask them if they recognise anything that causes you frustration and compare that with self-assessment. Write a list of everything you learn and try to take one item each week and look out for it. If you notice frustration arising from any item, refer to points one and two, rinse and repeat.   The most challenging thing about this process is that it requires persistence, which is in and of itself a challenge. Fortunately, next week’s post is all about the benefits of persistence, so subscribe to the mailing list if you don’t want to miss it. You’ll start to notice that many of the things I talk about are interconnected and dependent on one another. The best way to nail them all is to chip away piece by piece – take baby steps and don’t lose hope. If you’ve got any stories about a time you managed to keep your patience instead of switching on the rage, please let us know how you did it in the comments below.

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House painting is one of the common jobs for you to renew your living space. And a box of paint is also an integral part of your craft. For this paint job, if you do not have much experience, it is likely to cause unnecessary confusion. So a painters tape is necessary to support you. The best painters tape helps you to prevent unnecessary clutter occurring in places that do not need paint. Surely you do not want the surrounding areas or objects to be painted. There are many types of tape artists on the market today and you may have a hard time picking the best one. Before that, consider some of the following factors:

#1 Adhesion

Certainly adhesion is the first factor that you should consider before buying a painters tape product. Adhesion determines the performance of the product as well as the productivity it brings. If a product does not have good adhesion, you will surely take a lot of effort to adjust it. This is an unnecessary waste of time and effort. So make sure the tape painters you choose have good adhesion to the surface you are working with.

#2 Drying time

You need to know the time it takes to dry tape painters to be able to choose a product that suits your project. Each product will have a different drying time and this factor can affect the progress of the project. You should also check the time that tape painters can remove. This timeline may be a part of your judgment.

#3 Endurance

Each painters tape has its own characteristics so that not all products are the same. Some may endure extreme weather conditions, and some may not. A tape painters can survive in the harsh sun or in the rain is a must-have product for your outdoor project. A waterproof painters tape is also a good product for your home painting process.

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The .22 Magnum is one of those circuits that are considerably more impressive than it appears at its first sight. North American Arms constructs a famous mini-revolver in .22mag. Similarly, Kel Tec makes a rifle and gun structured around .22 mag. Since quite a while ago, I have been popular for everything from surviving rifles to custom little arms rifles. Magnum.22 satisfies a significant and mainstream job in the realm of shooting. The .22 The Magnum Gun is by all accounts one of the most mainstream guns today given its capacity and power. However, it is not perfect enough. This is because the scope of a rifle plays a fundamental job in the shooting. It causes you to target things correctly and add compliments to your shooting skills. When choosing the best 22 mag scope, there are different aspects that you should go for, including:

#1 Adjustments

It would be a waste if the riflescope didn't function admirably in various climate and scene conditions. Adjustments are essential when it comes to picking the best range. You should know whether the breeze speed, elevation and grasp can be balanced or not.

#2 Durability

Durability affects 22 mag scope. The design quality determines durability. A one-piece design can decrease the issues that emerge by gathering the various pieces of the range independently.

#4 Magnification

As referenced above, magnifying is required when choosing the best scope for 22 mag. You should know the sort of hold before deciding to focus on the range. A few people suggest a completely covered focal point. In any case, this can lessen the clearness of the target.

#5 Weather adaptability

How perfect is the rifle in withstanding a wide range of climates? Perhaps this should guide you in choosing the best 22 mag scope. Ensure it withstands mist and water. Among the 22 mag scope are the Nikon Prostaff Rimfire, Bushnell Elite 4500 riflescopes, and the vortex firing optics. Click here to find out more.

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For me, the best folding survival knife was an essential tool which not only just me you out of tricky situations in the specific survival and wilderness conditions, it is also the tool that I used every day for a variety of jobs. But what is the determining factor that make you choose the best survival folding knife? Personally, I prefer to choose a heavy duty, reliable survival knife and I do not consider the price tag when I established this list. This is because the strongest knife will could be the difference between life and death in some moments. The quality material and usefulness of the knifes what I first consider. You can check the article about folding survival knife here. This website also has some good information about survival tools.

 #1 SOG Tactical Folding Knife - Escape Pocket Knife

If you are looking for a hardest folding survival knife that can be handle for a lot of tasks in harsh conditions, This SOG tactical knife is one of the best option. It offers many superior features. The Escape FF25-CP model is designed with a 3.4” blade that is partially serrated, what makes it especially useful for even hunting and crafting tasks. It is coated with a black finish and it is made of a stainless steel material that ensure it is corrosion resistance. It measures 4.8” overall closed length, this is the perfect size for pocket and easy to carry. However, the hardness of the blade makes it much more superior than the normal garden pocket knives. It is designed with the drop point blade for the stronger profile. This design also ensures the the tip is robust. It retain the sharpness of the blade for such a long time and requires low maintenance. There are the glass breaker, wire stripper, and extra line cutter blade that are equipped under the handle of this knife. All of these make the knife very handy for multiple task in survival situations. The handle is made from hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum and designed in military-style. The material makes it extremely study and durable. In the pack, you also get a wire stripper. The drawback here is that it is relatively expensive and I not really highly appreciate its one-handed lock-back systems.

#2 Benchmade - Freek 560SBK-1

The Freek 560-1 measure 8.46 inches in total length with the handle is 4.46 inches and the blade is 4 inches. With this ideal length, this knife is useful for both everyday carry tasks even heavy duty work in the survival situation like cutting through woods. Benchmade Freek use CPM-S30V stainless steel material for the blade, it also has 2.9mm thickness. Thanks to this, you will have the toughness, durable survival blade for serious survival situation. Not only that, this type of stainless steel also does the better work of rust resistant than most carbon steel. The material of the handle ensures the durability even in the harsh environments. The Grivory and Versaflex dual durometer handle provides comfort grip and moisture resistance. Due to this, you do not need to concern about the weather in wildness. There is just a little note that the blade requires maintenance if you use it in the humid environment. Benchmade also offer excellent locking system, which ensures strength and great security. Bechmade is well designed for ambidextrous and one-handed opening, makes it always ready and easy to use. The blade is made with half of the blade is serrated edge and the other part of blade that leading to the point is flatted, razor-sharp.

#3 Kershaw Clash Pocket Knife, Black Serrated Blade

Kaershaw is the manufacturer that have many year experience of produce high-quality knives as well as other survival tools. Kershaw Clash Pocket Knife is the compact, small knife that easy to store in the pocket, easy to hind and can be used even under extreme conditions. The blade material is 8Cr13MoV stainless steel alloy with the black coasting, which provide add anti-corrosive protection for the the blade. The handle is made of glass-filled nylon ensure it is easy to handle, firmly grip, durable. The only drawback of the handle is that it is not designed for right-handed users. A half part of the blade is serrate makings it perfect for multiple task. Although the blade is study and strength enough for even hardest survival task, the relatively short blade of 3.1 inches makes it inconvenient for varying tasks such as wood chopping and digging. However, although it is short, the convex curve design makes the blade rigid and easy to control while using.

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Bacon is always one of the typical dishes and appears in most everyday dishes. It has a high nutritional content and above all is a great taste. You can almost put bacon in any dish and still retain its great flavor. You have eaten bacon many times but already know about the most popular bacon yet? Usually the best bacon products are all common types of bacon, but many people still have trouble distinguishing them. We will list you some of the most common bacon types and their names so that you can easily distinguish them.

#1 Smoked bacon

Smoked bacon is the most popular and has the most traditional flavor. You can easily find it at any supermarket, and you've probably eaten it at least once in your lifetime. With this bacon, you can either grill it on the grill or add it to other dishes to add flavor. Smoked bacon is usually mildly salty and very aromatic.

#2 Turkey Bacon

This bacon is made from turkey, and therefore less fat than the smoked bacon made from bacon. Turkey bacon is usually grilled or fried, it has a slight aroma and is often served with salad.

#3 Slab Bacon

The bacon slab is not sliced ​​into pieces when you buy it, so you need to cut it to the size you want. This may also be a defect but may also be an advantage to this product. Bacon will retain moisture and taste better than when cut into pieces.

#4 Pancetta

This is a type of bacon of Italian cuisine and it also carries the typical flavor of this country. The difference is that it is not smoked and has a spiral shape.

#5 Canadian Bacon

This bacon is usually round in shape and has been fully cooked. So this can also be considered as a ready-to-eat dish that you can eat immediately when opening the package. You may also find it tastes a little like ham, so it can also become a child's favorite food.

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