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Here’s a table top heater and diffuser that looks amazing and doesn’t use electricity!

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Italian-designed Tornado tabletop indoor/outdoor heater and oil diffuser is made of terracotta and is powered by clean burning bioethanol. When lit, the unique chimney design causes the flame to spin like a tornado and not only looks cool but releases the heat for maximum warmth. How much heat does it put […]

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EKO Deluxe Mirage-T 50 liter smart trashcan review – handsfree, cordfree, and affordable

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 19, 2023 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Ever since I reviewed the Simplehuman 58 liter dual compartment sensor trash can, I expect all trashcans to open with a wave of my hand. It’s a bit madding and it makes me look like a nut when I wave my hand over a non-smart trash bin. I wanted to get another hands-free

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BlueDri DH-76 Compact Commercial Dehumidifier review

By Julian Perry / October 18, 2023 / Reviews / Cleaning, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – During the summer months, the moisture level in my basement is quite high. It is so high that it would start to smell musty. I noticed this issue shortly after purchasing the house and immediately bought a large dehumidifier that has been working well ever since. So, the musty smell is no more,

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Wirsh 20 Bar Home Barista Plus Espresso Machine review – So easy even I can do it

By Kenneth Woodham / September 29, 2023 / Reviews / Coffee, Coffee Brewer, Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I love coffee! I take it black. I like cappuccinos, espressos, macchiatos, cold brew, and pretty much every other way you can get it. But, like everything else these days, coffee can get expensive especially if you go to the local coffee bar often to get your fix. So when the Wirsh 20

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Gevi nugget ice maker V2.0 review – The ice maker of my dreams

By Cat Green / September 20, 2023 / Reviews / Beverage, Home and Kitchen, ice maker / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Did my secret stop on my commute home just get eliminated?! I understand that secrets are not the best policy in relationships, but if my partner was aware of how many times I’ve driven out of my way to get a Route 44-sized cherry limeade (IYKYK) after a really hard day in the

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Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste

By Matt Gregersen / September 16, 2023 / Reviews / Beverage, Food, Home and Kitchen, ice maker / Leave a Comment

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

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Brita Denali Water Pitcher with Elite Filter review – Tasty water fast

By Lex Strickland / August 5, 2023 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

REVIEW – We’ve used another brand of pitcher-style water filter for years. We had a large, heavy one and it was aging, so it was PUR coincidence when this Brita pitcher came up for review. Our municipal water is great, so why do I filter anyway? In a word, chlorine. I like drinking water that

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ThermoPro Tempspike II dual wireless meat thermometers review – Now I know my Traeger was lying to me!

By Lynn Lopez / July 11, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Food, Grilling, Home and Kitchen / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Summer is officially here in South Texas, and for me and my family, that means BBQ! I am not talking about tossing some hamburgers on the grill or loading up your kettle grill with charcoal and grilling up a steak. I am talking about hours of slow-cooking a big chunk of meat into

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HiCOZY Vacuum Food Sealer review – How much is your food worth?

By Bill Henderson / June 25, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen, vacuum food sealer / 2 Comments

REVIEW – A few years ago, a friend gave me a FoodSaver vacuum sealer she never used. I barely knew what one was, but accepted it anyway because it is a . . . gadget. I am glad I did. If you aren’t familiar with what a sealer can do, it literally sucks the air

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AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages

By Matt Gregersen / June 13, 2023 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’ve had a small mini-fridge in my basement office for years, which has been very handy for whatever cool beverage I want while working. Said mini-fridge is pretty cramped and the temperature is unreliable though, and the noise and form factor is not ideal. I hadn’t even considered a higher end beverage cooler,

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Ikago coffee mug warmer review

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 11, 2023 / Reviews / Coffee, Home and Kitchen, Tea / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I love tea. It’s iced tea at night and hot tea every morning. Iced tea is easy because it’s – cold. But I like to drink hot tea when it’s hot (surprise!) so I am constantly going up the stairs to warm my big mug in the microwave… While this lets me get

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Typhur InstaProbe kitchen thermometer review – Way faster than the rest?

By Andy Chen / June 1, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Grilling, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I cook with thermometers all the time because I don’t trust my skills. One day, the sleek Typhur InstaProbe thermometer popped up in my social media feeds. It LOOKS pretty neat but is it good enough to dethrone my reliable Thermoworks Thermapen One? What is it? The Typhur InstaProbe is a battery-operated thermometer

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Ca’Lefrot 15 inch 80 Can Beverage Refrigerator review

By Julian Perry / May 26, 2023 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen, refrigerator / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When I planned my DIY work for my new home, my own warm and inviting media entertainment area with a full-size bar was near the top of my list. Once I built the bar, I purchased a beverage fridge to occupy the space I designed for that purpose, but its performance left much

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DREO ChefMaker Combi Fryer review – It’s an air fryer with super powers

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 24, 2023 / Reviews / air fryer, Cooking, Crowdfunded, Home and Kitchen / 4 Comments

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When I was contacted by DREO to see if I would like to test their ChefMaker Combi Fryer, I had to check the company name again because the DREO I know makes heaters, fans, and air purifiers. But now they also make air fryers so let’s take a look at the DREO

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Ganiza 5-in-1 Hand Blender review – one package, four appliances

By James Garriss / May 21, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

REVIEW – When it comes to serious blending of ingredients in our kitchen, there’s no doubt that our Blendtec blender is the tool of choice. There’s no blending task that it can’t handle. Some recipes, however, don’t really require that kind of power, and it would be handy to have a smaller, hand blender available.

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GANIZA food processor review

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 17, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen / 3 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve been looking for a replacement for an ancient Nutribullet blender and a large Ninja blender. When it was offered for review, I was curious if the GANIZA Food Processor could be my new small food processor so I said yes. Let’s check it out. What is it? The GANIZA Food Processor is

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Bartesian Duet Cocktail Maker review

By Julian Perry / May 1, 2023 / Reviews / Beverage, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – One of the features that I always wanted in my basement was a bar. It took me some time but I eventually built it and have been spending time creating a friendly and cozy atmosphere. I think I succeeded because my wife loves to hang out down there and watch a movie while

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Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer review

By Theresa Villeneuve / April 23, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I’m a pretty good cook but I always use a thermometer to roast meat. Life is way too short to eat overdone meat or to spend a few days wishing for death because the meat was undercooked. When I saw the Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer I had to try it! A leave-in wireless

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TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace (INF60W-3D) review

By Brooke Hall / April 9, 2023 / Reviews / heater, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – The main level of my house gets chilly. It has a sunroom that’s beautiful but not terribly insulating, and hard floors that get cold. My husband’s office is in the adjoining living room, and he keeps a space heater under his desk just to make it bearable. When the TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace came

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VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill review – Level up your grilled cheese game

By Andy Chen / April 1, 2023 / Reviews / Cooking, Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

REVIEW – They say you should never buy groceries when you are hungry. I’m not sure the same when reviewing items, but it didn’t hurt. This time I get to make lunch with the VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill. What is it? This panini press is equipped with a cast iron grill covered in

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