One of the perks of carrying a big wallet, perhaps the only perk, is having space for that spare house key or extra SIM card, but most minimal wallets don’t have any spare room or hidden pockets to stash these small items. They won’t be safe loose in your pocket, so what do you do […]
Where do you keep your extra key and coins in a minimal wallet? Read More
In my mind, great accessories makes a great gadget even better. I love my 2nd-gen iPad Pro 12.9, and I want accessories to protect it and keep it looking great. I want a protective iPad Pro sleeve that will protect it in my gear bag and when I’m carrying only it with me. I’m even
Lucrin Zippered Sleeve for 12.9″ iPad Pro review Read More
There are lots of smart, connected thermostats for controlling your full-house HVAC unit, but you’re stuck with manual controls for window air conditioners. Kapsul is changing that by bringing connectivity and app control to the window unit. The Kapsul W5 unit has the performance of a traditional 5,000 BTU window air conditioner. At only 7″ tall,
Keep your cool with the Kapsul connected air conditioner Read More
The Gadgeteer has told you about several home automation products from Nest, and we’ve reviewed some of them, too. They do their jobs well to keep you and your home safe and comfortable. The only way that Nest could make their products better is to offer them at and discount and offer you a free
Save up to $50 on a Nest smart home product and get a free Google Home Mini Read More
If you purchase these E.P. Eco-Friendly LED light bulbs, you’ll need a lamp that doesn’t have a shade. These bulbs are little works of art, and they are too pretty to be covered up. They are all handmade from a resin to which some colorant is added to give the bulbs a look inspired by
Light your room with an eco-friendly piece of art Read More
Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later. You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox. The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of
This insulated bag doesn’t look like a lunchbox Read More
Yeti Rambler tumblers are nearly perfect. They keep your drink at the right temperature for hours. They are sturdy. They hold a nice amount of beverage, and they still fit in a car’s drink holder. The one thing they are not is easy to carry when you have an armload of other stuff. Col. Littleton
Col. Littleton made the Yeti tumbler even better with leather Read More
Carved makes wallets like you’ve probably never seen before. Although they are styled like leather wallets and are as flexible as leather, these wallets are made of wood. Carved finishes the wood with their own mixture of oils and waxes to protect it. As a bonus, their finishing method, as they say, makes the wallets
Carved wallets are as flexible as leather – but made of wood! Read More
Last fall, we told you about a Cross pen with a TrackR built in to help you keep up with it. This time, Cross and TrackR have a pen pouch that will help you keep up with your favorite pens. The Cross Pen Pouch with TrackR measures 7″ long x 2.25″ tall and is made
Cross and TrackR have another way to prevent losing your favorite pens Read More
We never had to use puppy pads for our dog, Teddy. He was house trained from the moment his feet hit the floor. But now that Teddy is 12.5 years old, he can’t quite wait as long as he used to for a trip outdoors. Making it even harder is that he now has to
Give a little stability and extra leak-proofing to those indoor puppy training pads Read More
I love writing with BIC pens – the ink flows smoothly and evenly, and their blue ink is my favorite. There’s only one problem. The normal, clear-body pens are too thin for me to hold comfortably. When I discovered those thick barrel 4-color multi-pens from BIC, I was in love. They were comfortable to hold,
BIC pen with 3 colors of ink pens and a mechanical pencil built in Read More
What’s cardboard camping? It’s camping in a tent made of cardboard, of course. KarTent was created in response to the immense amount of waste of camping gear that occurs at festivals all around the world. The folks at KarTent say 1 out of 4 people leave their tent behind on the various festival camp sites
KarTent is the king of cardboard camping! Read More
I’ve mentioned before that my home tends to have uncomfortable rooms regardless of the season. As I’ve said: “Because of the location of the thermostat and the long shape of the condo, our bedrooms tend to be chilly in the winter and hot in the summer while our living and dining rooms are uncomfortably hot
Rid your home of hot and cold rooms with help from the Keen Home Zoning System Read More
If you rent an apartment without a dishwasher or spend a lot of time traveling in an RV, the SPT Countertop Dishwasher may be exactly what you need. The dishwasher measures 21.67″ wide x 19.67″ deep x 17.25″ tall, so it will fit on many countertops. You connect to the kitchen faucet with the included faucet
Hate washing dishes by hand? Here’s a dishwasher that fits in even the tiniest kitchen. Read More
A couple months ago, we told you about the Indiegogo project for the Sobro Smart Side Tables, complete with nightlight, Bluetooth speakers, built-in wireless charger and USB, USB-C, and AC outlets, locking drawer, and refrigerator drawer – and all controlled with an app. The biggest drawback is the wait time for the project to be funded
Life is too short for dumb nightstands – Part Deux! Read More
Over the last few years, I’ve shown you how we use various elfa systems in our home. We have three elfa desks, a huge shelving unit that serves as both a bookcase and a desk for our 88-key Yamaha keyboard. Plus, we have two over-the-door racks that we use for storing and organizing cleaning supplies
Maximize your shoe storage space with the elfa utility Door and Wall Rack for Shoes Read More
It’s hard to get the same movie-watching experience at home as you have at the theater. Some things are better at home (cheaper popcorn, more comfortable seats, no talking strangers), but other aspects, like ambient lighting, are more difficult to control. Room lights can wash out the TV screen, but watching in a dark room
Minger LED Smart TV Backlight kit with Camera review Read More
These mini LED flashlights from Nite Ize are only 1.25″ in diameter x 4.5″ long, but they pack in six functions. They work as a high/low flashlight or lantern and as a red safety light with glow, flash, and SOS modes. They are a handheld flashlight or they can stand for use as a lantern or for
Nite Ize packs a lot of functions into a mini flashlight Read More
Having a tiny kitchen meant, in the past, that you couldn’t have a gourmet kitchen. That’s no longer true with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. They’ve offered 30″ dual-fuel ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, and counter-depth fridge/freezer units for some time now, but now they’ve introduced 24″ and smaller appliances for the tiniest of kitchens. Sub-Zero now
Having a small kitchen no longer means you can’t have gourmet appliances Read More
My condo is a rectangle, with the HVAC unit and thermostat at one end and the bedrooms at the opposite end of the condo on the long axis. The air flows out and has a straight path to the living and dining room areas, but it has a 90° turn to the hallway towards the
My first experiences with the Nest Temperature Sensor Read More