REVIEW – When our house was built a little over two years ago, we thought we had all the light fixtures exactly as we wanted. We paid extra to the builder to ensure we had recessed lighting instead of the basic ceiling-mounted fixtures they offered. It turns out we missed a total of four lights. […]
Rollin Light Canless LED Recessed Lighting review – Yes, you can install these yourself! Read More
REVIEW – I love to read, but increasingly find the only time I have to read is in bed, right before going to sleep. Our bedroom has nightstands with lamps, but as I’ve grown older (and my eyes have gotten worse!) those lamps don’t quite cut it for reading. Enter the Glocusent rechargeable LED neck
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light review – Gentle light, right where you need it Read More
REVIEW – Well, what do we have here? Funny you should ask. This pocketable multi-tool behemoth is the EDC Monster multifunction titanium pry bar. It’s a MacGyver-worthy slab of metal with more functions than you can shake a stick at. What on earth would I do with that, you might ask. As soon as I
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REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling
Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste Read More
REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have
Bellroy Lite Sling Mini review – I love this minimalist bag! Read More
REVIEW – LEGOs and other building blocks have the amazing ability to bring things to life. This new set from JMBricklayer highlights this as well as any out there. You remember the story of Pinocchio, the enchanted marionette whose nose grew when he lied, right? The Puppet Show creates a larger-than-life version of Geppetto’s finest
JMBricklayer Puppet Show Building Block Set review – I am a real boy! Read More
REVIEW – Everyone gets bugs in their home. For some folks, it’s no big deal. They capture and release them or squish them and move on. But, for many folks, the idea of being anywhere near anything creepy-crawly gives them the heebie-jeebies. Cup-a-Bug lets you dispose of the critter while safely remaining several feet back,
Cup-a-Bug bug catcher review – a cool critter-capturing contraption Read More
NEWS – Last month, I wrote an article about steering clear of several Chromebooks due to them being past their official end of life (no new updates). I’m happy to report that Google has now decided to support Chromebooks made in 2018 and later, for ten years. The Auto Update Expiration policy webpage has changed
Your Chromebook just got a life extension – Thanks Google! Read More
REVIEW – More charging with fewer cables! I loves me a charging station for optimizing spaces, and the INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pan & Stand promises to do just that. If you’re an Apple user you might find it ideal to get your watches, earbuds, and phones all powered up. To the
DEAL NEWS – This 6-in-1 100W charging cable has connections for almost every mobile device on the market. Purchase the InCharge® X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable for $21.99 (reg. $39). At this point, mobile devices are more than tools to make life easier for everyone. Smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets have rightfully earned their spots
Low battery is no match for this $22 6-in-1 100W charging cable Read More
REVIEW – Having purchased or reviewed quite a few electric scooters now, I’m getting a pretty good idea of what I want in a good scooter. I definitely want enough power and speed to not feel slow and take forever to get to my destination. My most frequent routes cover hills and are usually 10-20
AUSOM Leopard electric scooter review – even better than a mental health walk Read More
NEWS – If you find the screwdriver on your multi-tool isn’t quite large enough to be useful for quick DIY projects, here’s an alternative that I just stumbled upon that might be more useful. It’s the ANEX Ultra Low Profile Offset Screwdriver set. This Japanese-made 3-piece set is designed with a 90-degree slim handle so
This is the most unique keychain friendly screwdriver set I’ve ever seen! Read More
REVIEW – Getting camp ready after a day of hiking or biking can be a peaceful experience, and a perfect way to cap off a day in nature – until it’s time to blow up the sleeping pad with lung power and hope you don’t pass out in the process. I’m being only slightly dramatic,
Flextail Zero Pump review – from tiny to zero Read More
NEWS – September is National Preparedness Month and a reminder of all of the new challenges we face with the earth’s climate change and powerful storms that have become a normal part of this season. Gone are the days when a few candles for a few minutes was a good enough solution for power outages
September is National Preparedness Month and Ecoflow is ready to help. Are you prepared? Read More
REVIEW – Laser Engraving is fun. I discovered this after reviewing the Two Trees TTS-55 laser engraver. However, that engraver uses only a 5W laser which needed to do 11-15 passes to cut through 6mm basswood. So, when the Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver came up for review, I wanted to see how
Two Trees TTS-20 Pro 20W laser engraver review Read More