NEWS – No more using your finger or a putty knife with paste to fix nail or screw holes in your drywall when you use the QuickFill Drywall Repair Kit. This kit includes a tool that looks like a caulk gun to precisely deliver the spackling paste into the hole. You then use the bottom […]
REVIEW: The CAT S22 Flip phone from T-Mobile is a hunky half-pounder, but not as old-school as you might expect at first glance. The ‘top half’ of the phone is a very functional smartphone, but through a fairly small screen. I’ll describe how I put it through its paces, and if it’s capable enough to
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NEWS – DIYers know that a flashlight is an essential part of their EDC or toolbox but how many times have you needed a light when your hands were already being used to hold a tool? That’s when you need a pair of finger flashlight gloves. Yes, they are a thing, and here’s one pair
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REVIEW – When it comes to my kitchen countertops. I like them to be clutter-free. That includes appliances and their cords. I keep the toaster in the cabinet along with other appliances like the Cuisinart GR-5B Series Griddler FIVE tabletop grill and panini press that I reviewed. I do have the Chefwave Milkmade non-dairy milk
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REVIEW – I have barely taken advantage of the wireless charging trend, the exception being in the car, but recently I picked up my third wireless device; the AirPods Pro. Shortly after, the Acefast E3 Fast wireless charging desktop holder came along, and it was perfect for my trio of wireless devices. What is it?
REVIEW – In late 2020, I switched from disposable multi-blade razors to traditional safety razors in search of a more consistent shave and because I was tired of running out of razors. I tried razors from many well-known brands and selected a daily-driver (well, every-few-days-driver) razor that I’ve been using for the past six months.
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NEWS – Remember the Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone? The toy is celebrating 60 years of imaginary communication fun. To commemorate it, Fisher-Price has created the special edition Chatter Telephone with Bluetooth which connects wirelessly to your phone (range: 15 ft.) to make and receive real phone calls. Use the rotary dial and handset to make calls;
NEWS – Before all of you Crocs lovers out there start hating on me for calling your brightly colored rubber clogs hideous, I’ll have you know that I have a pair of them myself. And yes, they are comfortable as heck but come on, they are equally as ugly in a clown shoe kinda way.
Just when you thought Crocs couldn’t be more hideous… Read More
REVIEW – Several months ago I was able to test and review a leaf blower that I have been using almost every week since I got it. It is powerful and works great for leaves and pebbles and other unwanted debris around the yard. I tried it one time to blow away debris from the
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REVIEW – I make no secret about how much I like Totallee’s iPhone cases. In fact, the first thing I did after buying my iPhone 13 Pro Max was to order a case from Totallee to protect my new investment. So when Totallee offered me the opportunity to review one of their newest cases, I
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REVIEW – With Working From Home becoming the norm for many, what do you do if you don’t have a full-time space to devote to your work life? Rent a hotel room every day? Kick one of your kids out of their bedroom? Or use the dining table, and deal with tearing down the makeshift
Worky Home Office in a box review – Everything you need to WFH Read More
NEWS – The DISSIM Inverted Lighter is an unusual-looking refillable butane lighter that features a patent-pending circle grip and an angled flame port that makes it easier to use the candle flame lighter right side up and upside down without fear of burning your fingers. The DISSIM Inverted Lighter has an adjustable flame and a
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank is a 5000mAh wireless charging power bank that has been designed especially for iPhones with MagSafe and for Apple Watches. Why do I like it? I like the CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank because it’s a dual-use charger (actually triple!).
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few Olight flashlights over the years and I’m a fan of their products. This is the first flashlight of theirs that I’ve reviewed that can be used hands-free. It’s the Olight Swivel COB Work Light and it could become a favorite of mine. Let’s find out. What is it?
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REVIEW – I like a good pair of headphones, and my son likes to play games online with friends. What a good way to introduce him to quality audio gear! This time, we got to try out the EPOS H6PRO wired open acoustic gaming headset with an open acoustic design. What is it? The EPOS
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REVIEW: This is the third Wuben flashlight I’ve reviewed and the company continues to impress with their quality products. The Wuben D1 EDC flashlight uses a pretty big battery. It has a 3.6V, 18650 size battery and is the smallest flashlight I’ve seen that uses that size battery. Subtract an inch off of any of
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NEWS – There’s no shortage of multi-tools which is a good thing because I like finding new and unusual ones to show you. Today I have one that is just for fishermen. The Bits and Pieces 8-in-1 multi-tool has been designed for people who enjoy fishing and hunting, but mostly fishing. It features a built-in
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REVIEW -Like many people, this past year of staying and working at home has allowed me to put on a few extra pounds. I was on my way to losing them by mainly working out (strength training and cardio on a spin cycle) when I broke my wrist. That was about the same time the
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NEWS – A pocket knife is an important part of your EDC. Whether that knife is a stand-alone knife or part of your favorite multi-tool, you will obviously need to keep the blade sharp for both safety and efficiency. The SHARPAL is a pocket-sized tool that will keep all your sharp things sharp. It features
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ARTICLE – The year 2020 was a difficult one for pretty much everyone on the planet. We saw some seriously major catastrophes, some planetwide, some more localized. There were also innumerable minor personal tragedies, things like missed graduations, weddings, birthday parties, etc. For me, the cancellation of an in-person 2020 New York Comic Con, while
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