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 […]
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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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REVIEW – About 7 years ago, we bought a secondhand projector from a university surplus store. In its first life, it was used in giant lecture halls. For us, it worked great for outdoor movies projected onto our house, and my son also liked using it for his room. However, it’s bulky, heavy, loud and
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REVIEW – When we moved into our house, I knew the boys’ bathroom was going to be a pain to clean. It’s covered in wall-to-wall tiny off-white tiles that seem to attract gunk and grime; I’m talking the walls, tub and floor! When we haven’t had the time and energy to scour it by hand,
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REVIEW – I’d never heard of a pool ionizer before receiving this review offer for the AIRTHEREAL S6 solar pool ionizer. When another reviewer commented on how much an ionizer was helping his pool, I decided to give it a try. With the hope of using fewer chemicals, having a cleaner pool, and not having
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REVIEW – When my co-reviewer Mason needed to have his car repaired, and we knew it would be in the shop at least 10 days, we asked to review the ENGWE X26 e-Bike as an alternative way for him to get around. He really liked the back rack with seat cushion and the overall look
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REVIEW – Since the pandemic, we added a large air purifier to the main living area of our home and some small ones in our bedrooms. When we were offered the AIRTHEREAL ADH70 HEPA air purifier for review, Mason requested this one for his room because he liked the look and features. We gave it
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REVIEW – We are a family of cyclists. We love to bike for recreation, but we’d also love to be able to take our bikes to work and school. The problem? Our climate gets very hot and humid, and nobody wants to start the day a sweaty mess. Enter the eBike. We chose to test
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REVIEW – With two dogs and two teenagers, I spend a lot of time vacuuming. My robotic vacuum is programmed to clean once a day, but I also find it helpful to have a cordless stick vacuum handy for quick clean-ups, stairs, my car, and hard-to-reach spots. Let’s see if the Belife cordless vacuum fits the
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REVIEW – Earlier this year, this review team enjoyed testing out the Yargo YP100W solar panel. When Yargo offered to let us test the even more portable version, the Yargo 100W portable solar panel (YB100), we were happy to give it a try. We found that it’s very similar to its bigger cousin, with just
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