REVIEW – Some years ago, I underwent back surgery. During several weeks of recovery, I realized there was a high probability that cleaning chores wouldn’t be a priority, and I put robotic vacuums on both floors of my house. I’ve used dozens of scrubbing gadgets and was eager to see SwitchBot’s S10 floor-cleaning robot. How […]
REVIEW—From January to June 11, 2024 (Yep, this year, Gadgeteers), FEMA reported 1071 fire fatalities in the USA. I’m sorry to sound harsh; not having smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is reckless and stupid. If you don’t have them in your home, apartment, domicile, shack, barn, or shed, please get one like X-Sense’s updated SC01-W
REVIEW – Does the prospect of making stuff make you giddy? Do you want to step up your 3D printer game to make some colossal stuff? Do you need a full-sized suit of armor without splicing parts together? If you answered “Yes?” to any of these, the ELEGOO OrangeStorm Giga 3D printer is fabulous! Read
REVIEW – With cinemas closed during COVID, home theaters became more popular, with many opting to choose their components. A universal remote control like Sofabaton’s X1S is integral to any system. How does it perform? Let’s have a closer look! What is it? The SofaBaton is a smartphone app-programmed, rechargeable, battery-operated, universal remote control
SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote Control review – A cure for coffee table clutter Read More
REVIEW — In March 2023, northwesterly winds pushed Canadian wildfire smoke into my corner of the world. It was an eye-watering, cough-inducing house party reminiscent of the COVID quarantine days. It was no fun and downright dangerous for people with breathing and allergy issues. How can we stifle the smoke? Give the PurO²xygen P500i HEPA
PurO²xygen P500i HEPA Air Purifier review – Are you ready for summer smoke and pollen? Read More
REVIEW – I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago and replaced the light over the vanity. Even with an exhaust fan, rust formed on its metal body much more quickly than anticipated. It wasn’t lovely and needed a contemporary replacement. Quntis offered one of their dimmable, color-temperature adjustable, four-globe lamps for review, and I
REVIEW – My pockets seldom lack my phone, wallet, flashlight, and multitool. Sometimes, bringing “the big gun” isn’t practical or necessary. For times like this, The Leatherman Skeletool CX multitool is ideal. What is it? The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a lightweight, stainless steel, folding multitool with needlenose pliers, wire cutters, a knife blade, a
Leatherman Skeletool CX multi-tool review – A petite package of terrific tools! Read More
REVIEW—Over 30 SwitchBot products control my home’s lights, blinds, switches, and curtains. With the new SwitchBot Lock Pro and Keypad Touch, I can give family and neighbors access without worrying about providing or fumbling with keys. How does it work? Let’s have a closer look! What is it? The SwitchBot Lock Pro is a battery-operated,
REVIEW – I didn’t live in a dorm in college, nor did I live in apartments that had laundry facilities. Keeping clothes clean was daunting, inconvenient, and sometimes destructive. On one occasion, a timed lock on a laundromat door stranded me without my clothes, belongings, and car keys, resulting in a close encounter with the
HAVA T01 portable washing machine review – Big cleaning in a small space! Read More
REVIEW – I mostly walk around the house barefoot, so keeping the floors squeaky clean is essential. Vacuuming and mopping using the Ultenic MC1 vacuum happens thrice weekly. Visually, they look great, and I seldom feel any dirt underfoot, but I was surprised with the crud Ultenic’s AC1 Elite cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaner picked up. What
Ultenic AC1 Elite cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaner review – Turns “Eeew” into “Oooo!” Read More
REVIEW – My 58-year-old house still had the original, outdated, inefficient ceiling fans. I’m doing all I can to increase energy efficiency, and I jumped at the chance to look at Hampton Bay’s Wi-Fi and cloud-connected Zandra 52-inch ceiling fan. Fellow Gadgeteers, please join me for a deeper look. What is it? The Hampton Bay
REVIEW – My wife stating, “Honey, it’s cold in here,” combined with the review opportunity for TURBRO’s 12,000 BTU Wi-Fi enabled mini-split, ductless AC, and heat pump system, prompted a complete home theater makeover. How did it go? Read on, fellow Gadgeteers! What is it? The TURBRO GL12K115 is a ductless air conditioner and heater
REVIEW – I’ve tried hundreds of multitools, but none suit my needs better than Leatherman. I’ve had one as my constant companion since 1984 when the original PST (Personal Survival Tool) replaced a gaggle of gear required for college classes. Initially introduced in 2005, the Leatherman Surge has received a few makeovers and is still
Leatherman Surge Multitool review – “Jack of all trades” tool excellence! Read More
REVIEW – Ultenic is a relatively new company, launching its first cordless (Models U10 and U11) and robotic vacuums (Model D5 and T10) in 2021. Their new flagship, MC1, has earned a place in my “orderly enthusiast” home, especially for mopping hardwood floors. Please join me for a closer look. What is it? The Ultenic
Ultenic MC1 Robot Vacuum and Mop review – Progresing ever closer to “Rosie the Robot” Read More
REVIEW – Printing on small stuff can be challenging and aggravating, if not impossible. I’ve misloaded envelopes countless times (add growling and snarling sounds here), and printing even smaller labels was out of the question. Now, it’s easy with Bentsai’s BT-HH6105B2 handheld printer. What is it? The Bentsai model BT-HH6105B2 is a rechargeable, pistol-grip, hand-operated
REVIEW – Doing laundry isn’t one of my favorite jobs, but it’s as sure as death and taxes. Clothes get dirty, and keeping them clean can be a pain. LG’s WM6998HBA Washer/Dryer Combo makes the chore easier with a boatload of fancy features. I liked it so much I bought the companion “Sidekick” washer! What
REVIEW – In 2021, FEMA reported 353,500 house fires, 2840 deaths, 11,400 injuries, and $8.8 billion in loss. In the same year, there were 1,067 carbon monoxide fatalities. All were tragic, and many were preventable. With sugar on top, please protect your property, yourself, and loved ones with detectors like the Wi-Fi Connected Smoke and
REVIEW – I’ve always been a major movie buff. At one point, I went to the cinema four or five times a week until COVID-19. During this time, cocooning became a thing we all had to do, and golly gee, I missed it. If you have a flair for film or want larger-than-life sports at
REVIEW – Some years ago, I had a snowblower with a gas engine of a similar size and shape to the Worx in this review. It was frequently frustrating and a pain in the patoot to start. The fuel smelled awful, stalled at the most inopportune times, and I damaged my rotator cuff trying to
WORX Nitro 40V Power Share 20-inch Snowblower review – Clears away snow in a jiffy! Read More
REVIEW – I previously reviewed Longer’s 30W B1 with air assist (read it here) and have loved it since. The combination of raw power, ultra-fast cutting, and air assist made it the go-to machine for engraving and cutting. They’ve released an even more powerful version, topping at 48 watts for the fastest results. Please join