REVIEW – I recently moved and am now the proud owner of a home with my first pool. And as pretty as that pool is, the pump and heater were not long for this world. They gave up the ghost after about two months, but luckily a package an Aiper Seagull 3000 robot pool cleaner […]
ARTICLE – If you’re anything like me, you have drawers and shelves full of products that you purchased, used, and then shelved after updating to new products or getting bored with them. I call them my drawers of misfit gadgets (as a nod to the island of misfit toys in the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
REVIEW – For the past 15 to 20 years, I have struggled with chronic insomnia. In an effort to get some kind of a restful night, I use a combination of medicinal sleep aids along with any device that I can find that can calm my mind. I have found that the sounds of rain
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REVIEW – Do you suffer from phone battery anxiety, that nagging fear that your phone is going to run out of battery at any moment, causing you to charge it up every chance you get? You could carry around a portable battery pack but those are usually too bulky or low in capacity, plus you
Zero Wireless Qi Pad and Travel Cube review – portable power in the palm of your hand Read More
REVIEW – As I get older, I find the need to wear my reading glasses whenever I am working on my computer, which is for many hours each day. I have also found that when I work at night, I need a dedicated light over the monitor and keyboard so that I can see the
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REVIEW – Now that I have another driver (with a fourth starting this summer), I’ve been on the lookout for a high-quality dash cam for my son’s car to serve as another set of eyes in the event of a collision or other incident while he is on his way back and forth to school.
Nexar Pro Dual Dash Cam review – See outside and INSIDE your vehicle Read More
ARTICLE – There are only 11 days left until Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t already bought something for your significant other, partner in crime, a friend with benefits, wife, husband, sweetie, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc., then you need to get busy! We’re here to help you out with some gift ideas. Groove Life stackable silicone rings
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REVIEW – The newly released Oclean W10 water flosser is designed to replace the use of string dental floss with directed micro pulses of high-pressure water. This handheld rechargeable device comes with tips for cleaning between teeth, orthodontics, periodontal pockets, plus a tongue scraper. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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NEWS – Ryobi recently announced a new rechargeable battery that will power a line of handheld tools. The battery is a 2 AH lithium-ion battery that is rechargeable with USB-C, much like the battery in my Cyansky K3 flashlight. The primary benefit seems to be that a custom battery charger would not be required; any
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REVIEW – A couple of months ago, I reviewed the Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 and now I’m back with another musical instrument from Artiphon. I enjoyed testing the INSTRUMENT 1 but found that it was more than I needed in a music-making device. Lucky for me, Artiphon makes another device that is much smaller and has
Artiphon Orba review – Create music without knowing how to read music Read More
NEWS – It’s also the first LEGO puzzle that I’ve seen, but that’s beside the point because it IS awesome. If you have kids that are LEGO fans or you’re an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO) then you’ll want to check out this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of minifig faces! Behold the 25 x 20
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REVIEW – When we were kids, my sister and I enjoyed watching birds from our bedroom windows. We each kept notebooks where we recorded the birds that we would see. Dorky? Yeah, but we loved it and it was before I even knew that bird watching was a thing. When I was offered the Netvue
Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam review – a smart bird feeder that doubles as a security camera Read More
REVIEW – Here we go again with another Litheli product test and review. This time around, I am checking out the LitheLi 40V Cordless Brushless Snowblower. Last winter I shoveled through at least 3 sizeable snowstorms, and I vowed that I would not do the same this year. In early October of this year, Litheli
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NEWS – A shatterproof LED light bulb? How “cool” is that (hehe)? IncrediBulb came up with the Shatterproof Flexible LED Light Bulb Multipack (not dimmable) for those of us with butterfingers. Yep, I’m talking to all those like me who tend to drop things. Who wants to drop an expensive LED bulb before you’ve even
Check it out – a shatterproof LED light bulb! Read More
REVIEW – The Denqir Mini Chainsaw is made for limb pruning and small tree cutting when loppers aren’t powerful enough for the task. But it can cut wood up to about 3”-5” diameter, depending on which blade is attached. With two rechargeable batteries included in the kit you could cut a lot of wood before
Denqir Mini Chainsaw review – a chainsaw so small it could be part of your EDC! Read More
NEWS – Every now and then, I get a clogged drain around the house and it always seems to be an ordeal dealing with it. I recently came across One Second Plumber’s Instant Drain Opener and it looked like a potentially easy way to tackle the problem without using chemicals. It comes with a handle,
Problems with clogged drains? Give Instant Drain Opener a try! Read More
NEWS – Swiss Army knives make great multi-tools but the built-in scissors are way too small to be truly useful. If you find yourself needing scissors more than other tools, then check out the True Dual Cutter 2-in-1 EDC cutting tool. The Dual Cutter features a fine-edged Tanto blade and a pair of spring-loaded scissors.
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REVIEW – Thus far I have been very successful at remodeling my basement and one specific reason is that I am a guy who believes in having just about every relevant tool and a few that may not be relevant but can be invaluable when trying to do something slightly “irregular” or outside of the
BIBURY Multi-tool Axe review – I bet your multi-tool can’t chop and hammer like this one! Read More
REVIEW – Nomad has been making their Base Station product for a few years now. They’ve been able to stay true to a design theme while varying materials, footprint and Apple Watch compatibility. Magnetic alignment is the addition this time around and while that may seem minor or trivial, it makes a pretty big difference
NEWS – Asobu’s Frosty Beer 2 Go is koozie on steroids. This stainless steel double-walled vacuum insulated chiller is designed to work with both beer bottles and beer cans, so you don’t have to choose. Asobu has 3 pieces. The bottom, neck (for beer bottles), and a top that doubles as a bottle cap opener.
Can or bottle, this insulated cooler will keep your beverage frosty Read More