Brooke Hall

Brooke and Mason Hall are a mother-son team. She’s a freelance writer with a journalism background. He’s a teenager who loves all things electronic, which he often buys secondhand to fiddle with and dissect.

Miofive S1 Ultra front and rear dashcam revew – high-quality video for your ride

MioFive DashCam 5

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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JLabs JBuds Lux ANC wireless headphones review – great sound that doesn’t quit

JBL headphones 4

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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SMOROBOT Tank C1 cordless pool cleaner review – keeps our pool sparkling

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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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Anymaka hammock stand review – lounging made easier

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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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eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum/mop review – cleans great with unique technology

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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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COZYINN walking pad review – Get your steps in with this mini treadmill

Cozyinn WalkingPad 1

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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Fogatti InstaCool Go portable air conditioner review

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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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INNOVA 6030P OBD2 Scanner review – it tells you what that light on your dash means

Innova OBD 1

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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