REVIEW – Our family room has been the main gathering place in our house since we moved in in 2005. We got a new sofa then, and it survived almost 20 years and two kids. It was still comfortable, but in rough shape. When the opportunity to review the FlexiSpot modular sofa, I jumped on […]
REVIEW – One of the most interesting aspects of writing reviews is seeing how products evolve. It’s not often that one gets to review the same product twice, but that’s the case here. Last year, I reviewed the Engwe L20 e-bike. The bike was OK, but there were some obvious misses. This year’s version does
Engwe L20 2.0 fat tire e-bike review – new features, and a lower price! Read More
REVIEW – For almost 20 years, my desk has been a hollow-core door sitting on top of two filing cabinets. It’s served me well, but I thought it was time for an upgrade. I’ve wanted to try a standing desk for a while now, with all the information coming out about how sitting is the
FlexiSpot E7 Pro standing desk review – All your work, seated or standing! Read More
REVIEW – During the pandemic, my wife and I built a camper into a box trailer. A big part of that build was an entire 12V power system, including solar panels, a solar charge controller, a DC-AC inverter, and a battery. The battery is the key to this system because nothing works without it. When
REVIEW – It used to be that you had two choices for TV audio – the tiny speakers that are built into TVs or large home theater systems with many speakers that dominate the room. Then soundbars became popular and added a third option for folks that wanted much better sound than a TV can
Ultimea Apollo S50 Detachable Soundbar review – Better TV sound, with a few options! Read More
REVIEW – When I was a kid, we planned a ski trip to the mountains of West Virginia. The forecast was shaping up to be VERY cold, so my dad got me a pair of heated socks. They were wool socks with a bunch of D batteries in a holder that strapped to your
Kemimoto Classic Heated Vest review – Stay warm, just about anywhere! Read More
REVIEW – It seems like most of the activities I’m involved with involve mud. Caving, mountain biking, and trail running can get you very dirty, often far from any “normal” places where you could clean up. Additionally, you usually end up with muddy gear. This leaves me with the option to drive home sweaty and
Flextail Max portable shower review – clean off, anywhere! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been on a mission to simplify the home theater setup in our living room. There is a squirrel’s nest of wires behind all the cabinets and in each corner, and there are speakers everywhere. Much of the equipment is around 15 years old, and we really just don’t use it. So I
REVIEW – Electric scooters are all the rage among city commuters. They are generally light, portable, powerful, and efficient. I’ve tried several, and as someone over 6 feet tall, I often feel cramped. And with height comes weight (190 lb, in my case), and with weight comes a need for power. Enter the InMotion S1
InMotion S1 electric scooter review – A comfortable ride, that’s just a bit larger Read More
REVIEW – Dash cameras have become inexpensive, small, and the quality of the imagery has really improved in the last few years. With all that improvement, it seems like a no-brainer to get a dash cam. At best, you could protect yourself in a lawsuit or dispute with an insurance company. Or you can just
Ombar DC42 Dash Cam review – a cheap insurance policy while driving Read More
REVIEW – My house has largely had the same holiday decorations for the last 10 or so years. This includes a tired “plastic” wreath on the front door, that so many of the needles have fallen off of that it looks more like a wreath of wire than greens. And it never had lights –
REVIEW – There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers out there. Most people I know have several, so for one to stand out in the market, it has to be unique. The House of Marley Get Together 2 stands out in a few ways. It uses unique and recycled materials. It looks pretty cool. And
REVIEW – Wood-fired “twig” stoves that work on the principle of wood gasification are all the rage right now in the “off-grid” community. The Tom Shoo stove and titanium pot represent a low-cost but very effective way to cook most things without using any electricity, propane, or gasoline. There are some tradeoffs, but with practice,
Tom Shoo Wood Stove and Titanium Pot review – Wood fired camp cooking is fun! Read More
REVIEW – A while back, I reviewed the Luxear Arc-Chill Cooling Comforter. I found that it was a very well made and comfortable summer comforter with some neat technology that could actually keep you cool on steamy nights. Luxear also has cooling pillowcases with the same technology built in. But does it work the same
Luxear Cooling Pillowcases review – Cooling technology for a better night’s sleep Read More
REVIEW – I love to read, but increasingly find the only time I have to read is in bed, right before going to sleep. Our bedroom has nightstands with lamps, but as I’ve grown older (and my eyes have gotten worse!) those lamps don’t quite cut it for reading. Enter the Glocusent rechargeable LED neck
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light review – Gentle light, right where you need it Read More