REVIEW – SoCal has HARD water. Enough so that we have mineral deposits on the water fixtures and our fridge’s ice maker refuses to function. Every now and then a review opportunity comes along that simply could not be timed better. This was exactly the case with the E-3000UV from Kind Water Systems. My wife […]
REVIEW – At the beginning of this summer, I decided to convert half of my garage into a gym, so I could move the gym equipment out of its current space in my basement in order to make space to build my new home office/studio. As I was designing the space, I decided to install
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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
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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 – Last year I tested and reviewed a countertop water filter system that has now become a daily usage appliance in my home. We went from buying cases of water monthly to buying one case every 2 months. In my basement, I have a media space and a bar where we entertain. On the
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NEWS – The Nu Water 30 atmospheric water generator is an interesting appliance that generates up to 8 gallons of water per day out of thin air! You don’t even need to call a plumber to install it, just plug it in and you can enjoy on-demand “free” clean drinking water. You’re probably saying… “Julie,
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REVIEW – Winter is here! Temperatures have been unseasonably cold this January, sometimes dropping into the 20’s overnight. This means that my bathroom is inevitably much too cold in the mornings, and I need something to take the edge off. In this review, I’ll be looking at the newest space heater from PARIS RHONE. What
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NEWS – What do you get the home that has everything? The gift of cool Cokes (see what I did there?)! SMEG has partnered with Coca-Cola to launch two retro-themed refrigerators. One refrigerator has the classic red and white vintage Coca-Cola feel and the other one has a hippy vibe that celebrates the 50th anniversary of
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REVIEW – Winter is here! Temperatures are dropping below freezing at night! That can only mean one thing: It’s entirely too cold in my bathroom when I want to take a shower in the morning. I’m hoping that the solution to my cold problem is Gladle’s new space heater. What is it? The Gladle space
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REVIEW – When it comes to my family, it seems like every member has a different heat/cold tolerance and that we can hardly ever agree on what temperature feels comfortable. For this reason, we tend to use several personal heating or cooling items so that we can each remain comfortable without adversely affecting each other.
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REVIEW – We’re getting into the winter months and the central thermostat is starting to creep up to keep your home cozy. But wouldn’t it be nice to save a little bit of money and only heat the room you’re in? The Trustech 1500W Space Heater could be just the thing you need. What is
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REVIEW – If your weather is anything like what we’ve been going through in the Bay Area, you’re probably wondering why we might be reviewing a space heater in what feels like an endless summer. Well, you’d be right, but the weather here works under its own set of rules and as luck would have
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REVIEW – Winter will be here soon enough, but right now we’re still having days in the high 80s F here and other areas of the country are over 120 degrees F. Brutal! I would seriously melt if we didn’t have central air in my home. But even though we do, the upstairs bonus room
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REVIEW – Pre-COVID, my breakfasts during the workweek usually consisted of a protein bar, drive through breakfast taco, or nothing at all. Since I have been home, I have been trying to vary my breakfast habit and cook a bit more. No, I am not on any kind of Keto diet as I don’t think
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REVIEW – Everyone knows that all tower fans pretty much do the same thing—they help make a room feel cooler. What differentiates one fan from another is price, features, and build quality. Taotronics is a company that makes all kinds of stuff, such as audio gear, lighting, and … fans. Their newest tower fan is
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NEWS – The Samsung AirDresser is a magical closet that refreshes and “irons” your delicates and business attire for you. You can hang your clothes in this closet, close it up, select a cycle, and Voila! Refreshed, wrinkle-free clothes! This is a case where the creators were thinking INSIDE THE BOX! According to a Samsung
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REVIEW – Whether it’s a game room, office, workshop, college dorm or just to have a spare, it seems like everyone could use some extra refrigerator space. Today we’ll look at the Galanz Retro Mini Fridge. We have been wanting one to go in our basement, as we tend to entertain a lot and it’s
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REVIEW – In today’s world, eating and drinking healthy are popular efforts that have become a sought after lifestyle. In response to this demand, thousands of appliances have flooded the market, all offering to take your healthy ingredients and turn them into even healthier dishes or juices. I love fruit, but I can never seem
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REVIEW – We just moved to the Houston area, aka “Hotstown”. Summers here are supposed to be brutal between the heat and humidity. So far, however, we have had unseasonably mild weather, almost like our former home in Seattle. But, to misquote Game of Thrones, summer is coming and we will need something like the
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REVIEW – When it comes to a microwave, you might think there’s nothing very tech/gadgeteer worthy about them. But the CMW-110 microwave from Cuisinart has a couple of features that might change your mind. Let’s take a look. What is it? The CMW-110 microwave from Cuisinart looks and performs like a traditional microwave, but it
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