REVIEW – The main level of my house gets chilly. It has a sunroom that’s beautiful but not terribly insulating, and hard floors that get cold. My husband’s office is in the adjoining living room, and he keeps a space heater under his desk just to make it bearable. When the TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace came …
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REVIEW – Every time we get a power bill, our carrier makes a point of showing us that we are using way, way more energy than our neighbors. While we try to be conscious of our power usage by using energy-efficient appliances and turning off lights we’re not using, it still makes us feel bad. …
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REVIEW – My son and co-reviewer, Mason, is on a smoothie kick. I hate to discourage this healthy habit, but our old blender is loud enough to wake the dead (or at least his little brother). When I saw this opportunity to review The BlendJet 2 “next-gen blender” that’s lightweight, cordless, and came with both …
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REVIEW – To clean our pool, we have both a vacuum that attaches to our pool pump and a corded robot vacuum. But when we got an 8-seater hot tub, we weren’t sure how to clean it… short of draining it and scrubbing it by hand. When I saw the KOKIDO XTROVAC 110 pool vacuum, …
REVIEW – Portable smokeless fire pits have been on my radar for more than a year. A year ago, I kept seeing them as suggestions for Christmas gifts for that person who has everything. I’m usually slow to jump on the bandwagon, so I’ve been hanging back to see if these held the same appeal …
REVIEW – As it turns out, this is the sound system we didn’t know we needed. My son and co-reviewer Mason picked this out after having a good experience with Creative speakers for a previous review. Our main TV already has a nice soundbar, and I have a portable speaker to use around the house, …
Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X soundbar review – Compact system, big sound Read More
REVIEW – Even though my teenager has been asking for a dash cam for months, I never really saw the value in one… until I was recently T-boned by a driver who blew through a stop sign. Now I’m much more open to the idea, seeing firsthand how helpful that footage could have been for …
Nexar Beam GPS dash cam review – little device can eliminate big headaches Read More
REVIEW – Every home needs a stick vacuum, but if you have children or pets, it’s really non-negotiable. I run through my house at least once a day to keep the dog hair at bay. I even bought my parents a stick vac for Christmas last year, after watching them deal with the hassle of …
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ARTICLE – In March, we reviewed Govee’s LED smart outdoor floodlights. And yesterday they helped us out in an unexpected way: To decorate our truck for our first-ever “trunk or treat.” We were charged with decorating our cars to hand out candy for my son’s marching band. It would be dark, and we didn’t have …
REVIEW – After a power outage that lasted more than three days, we’ve been researching options to keep our fridge cold and devices charged in case it ever happens again. At the time, we borrowed a friend’s gas-powered generator, but those are loud, expensive and cumbersome. We’ve tested power stations before, but they tend to …
REVIEW – My younger son gets bloody noses when the air in his room becomes too dry. A humidifier solves the problem. Previously, we’ve used a bulky model that was loud, a pain to fill up, and sometimes it leaked. We’ve been looking for something just as effective that’s smaller and won’t keep him up …
REVIEW – I’m always looking for gadgets that make my household chores faster and easier. The idea of a vacuum and mop combo, which would theoretically cut in half the time it takes to clean my floors, is an exciting prospect. I’ve tested other wet/dry vacs, but the INSE W5 stood out because it’s cordless, …
INSE W5 wet dry vacuum review – A self-cleaning mop that clears dirt in its path Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been looking to shake up my exercise routine, but didn’t want to spend a lot on bulky equipment that takes up a ton of floor space. I’m testing out the Lifepro Dash X stationary exercise bike because it folds up tight enough to fit in a large closet. It also comes with …
REVIEW – I’ve had an ongoing dishwashing problem: I can’t seem to get reusable water bottles completely dry, and we use a lot of water bottles in my household. After unloading the dishwasher or even after I wash them by hand, I set them on my drying mat… and no matter how long I leave …
Marbrasse retractable drying rack review – Works for drying water bottles Read More
REVIEW – We’ve been looking for a 3D printer for more than a year. It’s a big expense, and there are a lot of factors to consider. In my family, my son wants to create unique figures of his Dungeons & Dragons characters, which are difficult to find in our local game shops. However, since …