REVIEW – I’ve been riding and competitively racing bikes for almost two decades now, so when e-bikes first came out, I was a bit offended. I never thought I’d want one or ride one. But as they became more common and popular, I began to see the utility as a car supplement, and as a […]
Himiway Zebra all terrain fat ebike review – Go just about anywhere, with some e-help! Read More
REVIEW – Drones seem to be everywhere now. We just finished watching a TV show about rock climbers and the drone shots were amazing, but perhaps a bit overdone. It’s becoming easy for consumers to get shots that just 15 years ago took a helicopter and a large expensive camera to get. Now, you can
Ruko F11GIM2 4K gimbal camera drone review – See the world from above! Read More
REVIEW – Fitness wearables are all the rage, and the accuracy of and amount of data they provide is ever-increasing. Most of these wearables come in the form of a watch, like those by Apple or Garmin. But what if you don’t want a big clunky watch on your wrist? Or, what if you want
CardioMood Performance and Health Tracker review – work out when you’re ready! Read More
REVIEW – Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the inflatable paddleboards, inflatable kayaks, air mattresses for camping, and all those inflatable beach and pool toys! Like most parents, I’ve had my share of lightheadedness at the pool after blowing up dragons, mermaids, and donuts. And I’ve spent what seems like
Oak & Iron Wave Pro portable inflator review – Easily inflate all your summer toys! Read More
REVIEW – We heat our house with wood that I cut off of the local state forest. So, I’m used to chain saws and have two large gas-powered beasts that I use to provide our heat. When the offer to review the Saker mini chainsaw came up, I thought it would be a cute little
Saker Mini Chainsaw review – lumberjack function, cordless drill package! Read More
REVIEW – Lights on bikes used to just be for hardcore commuters and racers doing 24-hour endurance events. But more recently, lights have become a fixture on an increasing number of bikes, even during the daytime. This is due to the increase in bike-to-car collisions and an attempt by cyclists to make themselves more visible
Olight Wyvern Bike Light review – Be seen on the road, in style! Read More
REVIEW – Just about anyone born in the last 50 years or so has grown up with some aspect of Star Wars, and the iconic weapon from those films, the lightsaber. Most reproductions up until now have been flimsy toys that were really not satisfying at all. A “true” lightsaber is pretty much impossible to
Solaari Ka-Yogen Elite Lightsaber review – Jedi fun, more than a toy Read More
REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker. But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary. True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with
Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras Read More
REVIEW – A cordless drill/driver is one of the most useful and versatile tools available. I use mine for drilling holes, driving screws, tightening bolts, and even with a brush attachment scrubbing soap scum from the shower walls! My “go-to” for cordless tools has typically been “old yeller,” DeWalt. My current main cordless drill/driver is
REVIEW – We heat our house with a wood stove, and I’ve always been concerned about indoor air quality as a result. A lot of research says indoor wood burners can have a pretty detrimental impact on your health. We’re really careful; we burn only clean seasoned wood, work to eliminate smoke while adding wood,
REVIEW – During the pandemic, a lot of face-to-face activities were quickly converted to online. This meant that a lot of the paper tools typically used in face-to-face interactions also needed to be converted to digital. A scanner works well, but what if it was something you needed to demonstrate with? Or, what if you
REVIEW – Portable power stations are becoming increasingly popular because they are incredibly useful. Now they are available in a number of different sizes, to meet varying needs. Some of the larger ones are upwards of 2000 Wh, but that’s definitely not something you’d want to carry with you. Those typically have wheels built in!
GOOLOO GTX300 Power Station review – convenient power in a tidy package Read More
REVIEW – Like many of us these days, I work at my computer a lot. I have a laptop, but that spends most of its life plugged into a docking station, so a good external keyboard and mouse are critical components. The Logitech MX Master series have emerged as go-to products for professionals across many
REVIEW – Are you looking for the best rechargeable headlight? What about one that is also a normal handheld flashlight, and can attach to anything magnetic? The Cyansky HS3R mini headlamp might fit that description. And did you know that headlights make great gifts? Everyone can always use a bit more light – especially ones
REVIEW – If you’ve been in any medium to large city lately, you’ve likely seen rental electric scooters littering the sidewalks and zipping by you as you walk the streets. Perhaps you’ve even used one. While they are rather annoying for pedestrians, they are an efficient way to get around cities, and quite a bit
Yes Electric Scooter review – A beautifully designed but flawed commute enhancer Read More
REVIEW – Are you looking for the best hand coffee grinder? Perhaps the best coffee scale and timer? The Wacaco Exagrind and Wacaco Exagram may have you covered. These compact, effective, and well-built pieces lead the way not only in home coffee brewing, but also in the emerging movement known as “trail coffee.” or the
REVIEW – The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone can use the flashlight. I can’t tell you the number of flashlights I have stashed around the house. I have two in the garage, one in each vehicle, one in the basement so I can see into the deep freeze, a few in the
ThruNite T3 rechargeable flashlight review – this flashlight would make a great gift! Read More
REVIEW – Wood-fired pizza is all the rage, but most pizza ovens are VERY expensive! I’ve long wanted an outdoor wood-fired oven for homemade bread and of course, pizza. I had visions of building one of the big bee-hive-shaped ovens made of brick and clay on our patio, but that has obviously never materialized. When
Vevor Outdoor Pizza Oven review – Good pizza, with a few big drawbacks Read More
REVIEW – No one likes to look up your nose. But that’s likely what is happening if you use your laptop on your desk for video meetings (unless you’re sitting on a milk crate!). The camera is a foot or two below your eyes, so with the screen tilted back and framing your face, the
REVIEW – Projectors used to be an item of decadence. I remember my uncle had a home-theater setup built around a projector mounted on his ceiling, and that he was proud of how much it had cost. When I was teaching college courses, we would need to seriously consider our budget if we had to
SMONET 7500L projector review – Family movie fun, on a budget Read More