REVIEW – As someone with two dogs, I’m always a little worried that my house smells like… well, dog. That paranoia was amplified a couple of months ago when our dogs got sprayed by a skunk. Now, not only am I worried my house smells like dog but that it also smells like skunk! When […]
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REVIEW – My son’s headphones were already on the brink, and with the start of school coming in fast, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to review the Kiwi Ears Aventus headphones. He needs them for academic purposes, but he was most excited to try them for PC and Xbox gaming, as well as
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REVIEW – My son and review partner, Mason, has always wanted night vision goggles. He likes to camp, hike, fish and just about anything that gets him into the great outdoors. When we had an opportunity to review the WARMTUYO night vision goggles, he couldn’t wait! (Note: The image above is the default screen, unfortunately,
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REVIEW – Each May, we give our pool vacuum a good workout when we open our inground pool for the year. At the end of last season, our third pool vacuum died. When we saw the option to review the AIRROBO PC10, we knew we’d put it to good use. This is our fourth vacuum
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REVIEW – The Yeedi S14 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop does it all: vacuums, mops, empties its own dustbin and dirty water, and cleans and dries the mop pad. For about $1,000, in a very busy household with two dogs and teenagers, I started this review with very high expectations for this robovac. Let’s see
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REVIEW — My husband has been wanting a record player for ages. I thought the idea was kind of silly (we have Spotify!), though I know that much of his interest is nostalgic. When I saw this set, it was a beautiful piece that fits the style of our home and includes speakers that easily
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REVIEW – I hate painting. Rollers, brushes, it doesn’t matter. Yet, my 50-year-old home badly needs some touch-ups that can’t wait any longer. When I saw this lightweight electric paint sprayer, I thought it would help motivate me to finish some household projects that I’ve been delaying for far too long. What is it? The
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REVIEW – When we lived in Europe, our home had a heated towel bar in the bathroom. It seemed like such a decadent little thing, but as fall turns to winter I recall just how nice it was to step out of the shower and reach for a warm towel. When the Comfier towel and
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REVIEW – We’ve dabbled a little in home brewing but our results were not consistent. And what’s worse than spending time and money and then waiting months for a beer that’s just meh? When we saw this, it seemed like an almost guaranteed way to get (fast!) results. Like a bread machine for beer! We
iGulu F1 smart beer maker review – It’s like a bread machine, but for beer! Read More
ARTICLE – Since 2019, I’ve reviewed 135 gadgets with my son and co-reviewer Mason. Recently, Mason headed off to college. Of all those gadgets, these are the four that he took with him to campus. JLabs JBudgs Lux ANC wireless headphones were a recent review, specifically chosen for college. They’re comfortable, have good sound quality
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REVIEW – As we get ready to send co-reviewer Mason off to college three hours away, we thought it would be smart to send him with a dash cam for his commutes and his time on campus, just in case. While we’ve used dash cams before, this is the first time we’ve had one with
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REVIEW – We’ve been searching for a good pair of headphones for co-reviewer Mason to take to college. He’s looking for comfort, good sound quality, long battery life, and nice looking over-the-ear headphones. When we had the opportunity to review the JLabs JBuds Lux ANC wireless headphones, they ticked all the boxes. Plus some we
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REVIEW – This is our seventh season with an inground pool and our fourth robovac — we love them for pool maintenance, but seem to go through them quickly. The homeowners got rid of our pool’s main drain, so we were told early on that a robovac, in addition to our pool skimmer, would be
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REVIEW – I’ve always loved the idea of lounging in a hammock on the patio next to our backyard pool. I’ve been looking at hammock stands to do just that — but I don’t want anything bulky or difficult to assemble/disassemble. Anymaka advertises that it only takes three seconds to put this stand together, so
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REVIEW – With two dogs and two teenagers, I’ve become a collector of vacuums in the nonstop fight against dirt, dust bunnies, and dog hair. I’ve reviewed at least five stick vacs and four robovacs, and I’ve become pretty picky about which ones I choose to review. Eufy ticked all the boxes for me: self-emptying,
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REVIEW – Mason was looking for a projector that he could easily bring to friends’ houses for movies and video games — without having to worry about speakers or video converters. The YABER K2s projector fit the bill; plus, the Dolby Audio and internal JBL speakers were a big selling point. What is it? The
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REVIEW – I can be found walking outside in all kinds of weather, from the steamiest summer days to drizzly winter days. However, on the rainiest, coldest, darkest days, I like the idea of an indoor workout. I also have trouble sitting still after hours of working on my computer. The COZYINN walking pad compact
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REVIEW – We have a shed and garage that get extremely hot during Indiana summers, and even with the fan going, it’s really uncomfortable to hang out or get projects done in those spaces. Plus, co-reviewer Mason does off-the-grid camping and projects. We thought the Fogatti InstaCool Go portable air conditioner could be useful, especially
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REVIEW – The website for the Cobra RAD 700i laser radar detector says that it “makes you drive smarter and safer,” and that’s what my co-reviewer also said when he convinced me this was a gadget he needed to have. I figured it couldn’t hurt to be more aware of our surroundings while on the
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REVIEW – I don’t know anything about cars, but my son and co-reviewer Mason has been asking for one of these. He’s had a lot of car trouble in the past year, and every time a warning lights up his dashboard he goes to one of the automotive stores in our town to borrow their
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