News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
On the Gadgeteer scale of 1 to 10, a traditional electric fan probably wouldn’t rate much higher than a 1. But the Dyson Cool Desk Fan (model AM06) earns a significantly higher score because of one obvious fact – it doesn’t have any blades. At least none that you can see.
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A sonic vacuum cleaner?! No way! Yes way! When the opportunity came to test a sonic vacuum cleaner, the Soniclean VTplus Upright, I was intrigued and so I jumped at the chance to review it. And let’s just face it – most people don’t like to clean, but since it is a necessary task, we
Soniclean VTplus Upright Vacuum and Handheld Vacuum review Read More
You’ve seen the Quirky Pivot Power strip, haven’t you? It’s the one that has pivoting outlets that allow power plugs and those giant AC adapters fit better, so that you don’t lose some of the outlets because of chunky adapters. Well, the Pivot Power Genius takes this flexible strip one better. It still bends to
This power strip could get into Mensa Read More
If you worry that your mail could be stolen from your outdoors mailbox, you need to switch from the standard mailbox to the SecureLogic Mail Vault Locking Mailbox. The mailbox comes with a color-matched mounting pole, and the bolts, screws, and other hardware you need to install it. The box has a chute so the
Safeguard your mail – and your identity – with this mailbox Read More
You don’t need a fancy coffee machine to make a single cup of coffee with the Rocket Fuel Pour-Over Coffee Brewer. Simply insert a standard #2 coffee filter in the “red rocket-themed contraption”, add coffee grounds, and set it on top of your favorite coffee cup. Pour in the hot water, and you’ll have a
Old school single cup coffee maker Read More
I’m approaching this review of the Pocket Hose Ultra differently than I usually do with my other reviews. I’m going into it knowing that I will need to make at least 2 more updates before I’m able to form an opinion or make a recommendation to buy this item. We see a lot of “As
As seen on TV: Pocket Hose Ultra garden hose review Read More
Winter is gone and that means it’s time to get outdoors and fire up the grill for some burgers and hotdogs. I’m not sure about you, but it always makes me a little queasy when I have to squirt lighter fluid on charcoal. I know most of it burns away once the charcoal comes up
My daughter will be going to college in the fall, and we’ve already started thinking about the things she’ll need to take with her. She wants a footlocker, and I agree it will be great for transferring stuff from home and for storing things in her dorm room. I had a footlocker when I was
This armored trunk puts other footlockers to shame Read More
If, despite your best efforts, you have an unsightly cable hanging out in plain view, why don’t you use these cute clips to make that cable a design element? The Wire Blooms Cable Tidy Clips are little plastic cable clips that hammer into your walls with small nails and hold your cable to keep it
Bird on a wire – and it won’t be ruining your car wash Read More
I’ve had the same “Brand B” big-name label maker for nearly 15 years. Why would I need another one? Sure, my old one is heavy, hard-to-read, and often frustrating to use… Okay, maybe it’s time to give the Epson LabelWorks Safety Kit a look.
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We’ve probably all been in shops where a little bell tied to the door chimes to announce someone is coming in. How would you like something similar, but more musical, to announce a door opening – maybe strumming a guitar? Place a Guitdoorbell over a door, and the swinging of the door will move a mounted
Strum a tune to announce your arrival Read More
Do you use your laptop ON your lap? Give your thighs a break with the Coalesse Free Stand portable worksurface, an ingenious and elegant fold-flat work surface.
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The AdNArt SNB5 The Beat Silicone Hydra Bottle is a reusable water bottle with a chamber to hold your iPhone 4 or 5 (though it will work with other similarly-sized phones). The 18-oz bottle is made of 100% silicone and is BPA- and phthalate-free. It has a sports lid with drinking spout, and you can
Drink from your phone… or listen to music from your water bottle… Read More
I’ve seen lots of attempts at creating a sleek charging station for the kitchen counter, but this is something I’ve never seen. The TowlHub doesn’t take up any extra room on your counter, because it replaces your current paper towel holder. It’s made of stainless steel with a weighted base for stability. It holds any
This is the most unique charging hub for the kitchen you’ll see today Read More
Thermostats, in my day they only came in two varieties: round and rectangular . Today, thermostats are still available in rectangular and round, but now they also come in smart versions and programmable versions as well. With features such as digital and touch screens, humidity sensors and even some that will learn your habits. Thermostats
Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat review Read More
No, I’m not Bill Henderson, aka Mr. Headphones. I’m his wife, Cheri. And let me start this review by telling you a little about what it’s like to be the wife of Bill Henderson. I’m a freelance writer and editor who works out of a home office. I spend a lot of time on the
Ninja Ultima Blender BL830CB review Read More
You work hard to make beautiful, tasty pie crusts, cookies, and other pastries, so you should be proud to have everyone know you made them. With a Personalized rolling pin from ValekRollingPins on Etsy, you can have a rolling pin custom engraved with your name. The rolling pins are made of beech, and they are
Mark your baked goods with your name Read More
I use my iPhone as my only alarm clock these days. Combine being blind as a bat, early-morning grogginess, and not remembering exactly where I put my iPhone on my night table before falling asleep, and I have to do some serious fumbling to find the phone and shut off the alarm in the morning.
Keep your phone in your pocket – even while you sleep Read More
You’ve just come home to a dark house and your arms are full of groceries. With the wave of an arm or hand over the iON capacitive switch, you can turn on (or off) your lights without having to set your groceries down! And for the germaphobes out there, you no longer have to touch
Magically turn on your lights with a wave of your hand using the iON capacitive switch Read More
This post brought to you by Fellowes, Inc. . All opinions are 100% mine. In the past couple of years, I’ve read stories about two medical clinics in my area dumping patient records. They didn’t shred them; they just set boxes of records full of patients’ personal and medical information out by the dumpster behind
Keep your personal information safe with a Fellowes shredder Read More