News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Do you love to sleep during the long hours of a flight, but hate that you have to keep one eye open for the drink cart? With the Whiteboard sleep mask from Total Eclipse, you can jot down a quick message to the flight attendant and make sure you get that drink you desire. The […]
We just bought a condo, and we’ve been buying things we need to get it set up. One of the things we purchased was a bunch of CFL bulbs for three floor lamps and a couple of new bathroom fixtures. We paid $100 for those bulbs, but at least I know I’ll be saving electricity
NanoLeaf may be the world’s most energy efficient light bulb Read More
When I think of air filters, I picture large devices that are too big to use in an office cubicle – and they certainly won’t work in a car. The Air Naturalizer from CritterZone is only 4.5″H x 2.75″W x 2″D, so it’s small enough to place discreetly near your pet’s bed or litter box to
CritterZone tackles odors and germs Read More
I like the taste of bottled water much more than the taste of the water that comes out of a tap. But buying bottled water is both expensive and wasteful due to all the plastic. Enter the Eau Good water bottle designed by European design firm Black and Blum. The Eau Good is a BPA
Eau Good water bottle makes tap water taste like bottled water Read More
If you’re looking to spiff up your breakfast bar or turn the rumpus room into your own version of the Mos Eisley Cantina, ThinkGeek can help you outfit your room. These Star Wars Bar Stools have chrome-plated, base-metal legs and cushioned vinyl-covered seats. The seats do not spin like some bar stools do, but
Sit at the bar with Darth Vader Read More
I’m still researching home security and door locks, and I stumbled upon the Addalock at Amazon. The Addalock fits between the door and jamb and prevents the door from opening easily. It’s made of chrome-plated carbon steel, and it’s for use with any door that is hinged and opens inwards. It’s designed to increase the
Addalock increases your security when you travel Read More
The Vector Cupholder is a solid aluminum cup holder that clamps to tables, desks and trays up to 1.5 inches in thickness. It has the ability to support a wide variety of containers and mugs up to 3 inches in diameter; paper and plastic cups holding from 6 to 30 ounces of liquid; thermos bottles;
Prevent spills with the Vector Cupholder Read More
Uploading a bunch of cool pix to Instagram is nice, but how can you enjoy those pictures when you’re not online? Enter Coastermatic, a company that will print your favorite Instagram images on stone coasters which you can view and use every day. Let’s check out the ordering process and the end result.
Coastermatic custom stone coasters review Read More
The Switch Port is a laser cut dry-erase light switch cover with a marker that attaches to the side magnetically. As you walk out the door, you see your reminders. It is available for 1, 2 or 3 switches and is priced at $10, $11 and $12 respectively, which also covers shipping. The Switch Port
15yr old inventor creates a switch plate that doubles as a message board Read More
After upteen years at the same address, my family will soon be moving into a almost time-capsule mid-century condo. Moving has a lot of work and a lot of expense associated with it (and I’m not just talking about the mortgage, either), so I want to be sure I get things right the first time.
See a new color on your walls before buying a can of paint Read More
While it’s perfect for chilling drinks in your music room or studio, the Marshall Compact Refrigerator will look equally at home in a family room or dorm room. It has 4 cubic feet of fridge space and a 0.4-ft³ of freezer space. There’s an adjustable glass shelf and can/bottle storage in the door. At
The perfect finishing touch for chilling in your music room Read More
There’s been a bit of interest in plant monitors here at The Gadgeteer. (Apparently many of you have better luck with plants than I do – even my artificial plants look unhealthy!) The Parrot Flower Power sensor is a new entry into the wireless plant monitoring field. The Flower Power was developed in collaboration with
This Parrot can tell you when your plants need water Read More
If you’re reading this, you probably have a lot of gadgets – maybe more than you have outlets in your home. Some of you also have young children, and you’ve probably spent a lot of money on gizmos to try to prevent the little ones from harming themselves by sticking things into the outlets you
Add more – and safer – outlets to your home without requiring an electrician Read More
I’ve been using the Dropcam to keep an eye on things around my house, and it has worked very well for me. I’m impressed with the clarity of the images I see, even in a dark room. Of course, I’m always interested to know when things get better, which is why I’m telling you about
Get the premium Dropcam experience with the Dropcam Pro Read More
I’ve been using four WeMo Switch modules in my house for a few months now, and they work great for turning lights on and off on a program and for letting me manually control them from anywhere I have internet connectivity. Belkin isn’t resting on their laurels, though, and they have announced the WeMo Insight
Now you can monitor energy usage with the latest WeMo Switch Read More
The Nest Protect, from the makers of the Nest Thermostat, aims to change the way your home smoke alarm works. The Protect monitors smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide levels in your home. It’s smart about how it alerts you to possible emergency conditions, too. You tell the Protect what room it’s in, so a human
Nest Thermostat maker is now developing a WiFi-connected smoke alarm Read More
There are a lot of cooking apps and videos available for tablets. You can watch videos as you cook to learn new techniques or follow a recipe in your virtual recipe box, but whatever you’re doing on a tablet in the kitchen, you’ll need a stand to keep it safe and viewable. There are countless
This Victorinox knife block also serves as a tablet stand Read More
I recently reviewed the Belkin WeMo Smart Home Automation Switch, and I’m still happily using four of them everyday to control my table lamps and the Fake TV. There are some rooms, like the bathroom, that don’t have table lamps, but I’d still like to be able to remotely control my ceiling fixture in there.
Now you can control your light switches with WeMo controllers Read More
We all know poo happens, but did you know it doesn’t have to stink? Yep, you heard me right, you can have stink-less #2 too by pre-treating your loo with a product called Poo~Pourri. One of our most advanced senses, our sense of smell, isn’t fooled by covering up poo odor with fragrance. Poo~Pourri doesn’t just
Poo~Pourri, an awkward subject and rather, well, smelly Read More
Whether you want to have a nice spread for your tailgate party before the big game or travel in an RV, you’ll appreciate these Max Burton appliances. They plug into a car’s 12V power outlet and prepare a meal as you travel. The Digital Stove to Go (top, left) has a 1.5-qt capacity and reaches
Tailgate in style with these cooking appliances Read More