This used to be "Favorite Stuff" but I needed a place to link simple pointers to good products. The old Visitor's Guide to Natrona Heights, PA is still here under the original URL.
Made in the USA
Wall Mirrors
Modern. High quality and great looking by Brayden Studio.
Fanno 8-1/2" Folding Saw with Hardwood Handle. Made in the USA. Fanno FS Saws are designed for vineyard, orchard, and many other growing and landscaping applications. Known for versatility, this saw has a narrow 19 gauge blade with lance teeth enable cutting in tight areas. Featuring a 8-1/2" cutting edge with 7 points per inch. The blade folds for compact storage allowing to user to easily and safely carry the saw throughout the work day. Equipped with a 9-1/2" durable laminated hardwood handle. This smooth handle design reduces drag and can easily be stowed and drawn from pants pockets and cargo pockets.
USFanco
USFanco was founded in 2013 to provide high quality fans and ventilation to consumers and businesses.
Jan Fan
"Jan Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans that include: pedestal, wall & ceiling fans, I-beam / c-channel fans, floor fans, bench fans and the energy saving module. Our heavy duty industrial fans are considered the automotive and heavy industry standard. Since 1958, Jan Fan has been manufacturing industrial and commercial fans that are extremely energy efficient and built to last. Each of our fans comes with a standard 5 year warranty."
Big Ass Fans
Since 1999. Plant in Lexington, KY. (From DRF: we own three Haiku's and love them!) "While we made our name solving comfort problems for industrial and manufacturing facilities, we also make silent, beautiful fans for commercial and residential spaces. For lighting improvements, we manufacture the industry’s toughest, brightest, and longest-lasting LED fixtures to illuminate any space and significantly lighten the monthly electric bill."
Canarm 24 inch oscillating
"Canarm is a global marketer and manufacturer of lighting, fans, air moving and related products, supplying the residential, commercial, industrial and agriculture markets. They manufacture, assemble and market air movement and air control equipment. Canarm Fans has 5 satellite manufacturing plants in Ontario and one in Illinois, as well as a distribution center in Montreal. Since 1980 Canarm Fans has been manufacturing some of the highest quality HVAC equipment in the industry today."
Ten Ren in Wintergreen Plaza. Excellent selection of Chinese tea, and friendly service. Bubble tea too!
Rodman's Discount Supermarket. Twinings loose tea (okay, you know my priorities now), and a good source for Bogle and Kendall Jackson wines. A bit hard to find; it's on the corner of Randolph and Viers Mill behind the Dunkin Donuts.
Trader Joe's. I like the frozen meals and stir fry for one; also best prices on San Pellegrino and Glaceau Smartwater (makes good tea!). Tucked back in Federal Plaza next to the Dollar Store--you can enter from Rockville Pike, from Rollins Ave (alley between the new construction and the Shell station), or from backside from East Jefferson Ave.
Woodend Sanctuary for bird seed (10% off in Dec) and other cool naturalist stuff.
Light House Tofu & BBQ Yes, I know the blog is in Korean, but it's the only place you'll see a photo of the restaurant on the internet. This gem of a restaurant is hidden away from the road and not easy to spot. It's on the left if you're traveling from Rockville Pike toward Viers Mill, shortly after the traffic light for Ardennes. You'll love the tofu soup and barbeque.
Things to Do
Greek Food Festival at St. Sophia's in DC, 1st weekend in October
Greek Food Festival at St. Katherine's in Falls Church, VA, 2nd weekend in October