News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Summer’s here, and that means cookouts and picnics. If you prefer using disposable plates but feel guilty about the loss of trees to make the often-flimsy plates or the non-biodegradable styrofoam, you might prefer using bamboo ware. Terrain sells disposable plates and “boats” for hotdogs or ice cream sundaes that are made of renewable, decomposable […]
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The Sumo Emperor beanbag chair is certainly aptly named. This is a big beanbag chair from SumoLounge. How big? Really big. Like, massive. It’s just a beanbag chair, so this isn’t going to be the longest review ever. Did I mention it was big? Oh, and it comes in Red, or red. Yep, it’s a
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I like having the ability to check in on my home even when I’m not there. I do this using small security cameras connected to my wireless network. I’ve reviewed several of these cameras over the years and the latest one to be offered to me for review is the Diamond Multimedia PlugnView Remote Home Monitoring
Composting is good for the environment, but it can be rather labor intensive for you. You have to build (or buy) the composter, load it up with your refuse, and then you have to remember to go out and turn the materials over periodically – and wait for months and months for it to be
A garden composter that doesn’t require you do any work Read More
It’s not even officially summer yet, and already storm devastation has begun with tragic loss of life. Whenever there are dangerous conditions in your area, you need to be informed so you can protect yourself and your family. There’s already a nationwide NOAA weather alert system that works in conjunction with the FCC’s Emergency Alert
Hear NOAA weather information in every room of your house Read More
If you want to be a real Jedi Master party host at your next May the 4th Be With You celebration, hop in your T-16 Skyhopper and brave the Jundland Wastes to score a set of these Star Wars Heroes & Villains Cookie Cutters from Williams-Sonoma. They include the four iconic likenesses of Darth Vader,
Star Wars Cookie Cutters for your next May the 4th Be With You party Read More
I think most states joke about mosquitoes being their state bird, and North Carolina is certainly a state that could make the insect their official bird. It’s been warm here for a while, and I’ve already gotten bites. Terminix has a line of AllClear mosquito “solutions” that looks interesting. Instead of using light to attract
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Are you still trying to figure out what to give your dear old Dad for Father’s Day? If he’s a coffee or tea drinking commuter, the ThinkGeek Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug might be a good option. This insulated mug features a 12-volt DC adapter that you can plug into your car’s power socket to
Keep your coffee hot during your morning commute Read More
Does your Dad (or your hubby) fancy himself the lord of the BBQ? Father’s Day is coming soon, and here’s a gift that could make him the true king of the grill. This Five Cooking Method Grill from Hammacher Schlemmer puts five cooking methods at his fingertips. (Click the photo for a larger image.) This
Make Dad the true King of the Grill! Read More
Reverie sleep systems feature mattresses with air cylinder technology which can be customized to your personal level of firmness. Combined with an adjustable base that offers a Zero Gravity position that emulates weightlessness and a 4-wave massage function, you may never want to get out of bed. You can control this bed with a boring
Need to adjust your bed? There’s an app for that Read More
I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags.
Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings Read More
If you like to use fresh herbs in your cooking but you’re tired of how quickly those expensive packets from the grocery store wilt, you need the Herb Savor from Prepara. The Herb Savor has been proven to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks. You just place the herbs in the basket with
Keep fresh herbs fresh longer with the Herb Savor Read More
If you dislike the greasy, sticky fingers that go along with eating BBQ ribs, wings, corn on the cob and other foods, consider using a pair of Trongs next time. Trongs are made of food-safe polypropylene and have been designed to help you grab food with your fingers, without actually touching it. These one-size-fits-all flexible
Trongs – Eat with your fingers, skip the mess Read More
Just as the title says, you can turn almost any empty bottle into a USB-powered LED table lamp with this kit from Satechi. The Touch USB LED Lamp allows you to save two ways: by recycling a bottle for the lamp base and by using LED lights that consume only 1.2W of power. They don’t
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The BlueBulb Bluetooth Bulb is a Bluetooth enabled LED light bulb which is currently seeking financial backing through the crowdfunding site FundAnything. They’ve already met their goal of $20,000 with over 50 days left in the project. Let’s see if it’s worth your pledges.
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I work in a corporate office (Cummins Inc.) with 100’s of other people. It was once common to see people carrying around soft drink bottles to and from their meetings. But in the last few years, soda has mostly been replaced by water. Where people once carried around Coke, Pepsi and Mt. Dew bottles, now
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If you are bored with your daily cup of Darjeeling and are looking to add new flavors to your morning tea routine, check out these fun Fandoms Sampler Sets from Adagio Teas. $39 will get you 10 one-ounce metal tins filled with themed signature blends of teas. Sets include Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Potter’s Potions, Sherlock,
Adagio Fandom Tea Sets – Harry Potter + caffeine = I want a cuppa Read More
I’ve seen lamps with built-in speakers before, but they aren’t usually the type of lamp you’d want in a formal living room. With The Invisible Speaker from Hammacher Schlemmer, you can add a speaker to most any shaded lamp. You remove the harp (the metal piece that the shade sits on) from the lamp, then
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So you have the espresso machine, portable hand pump, stovetop brewer, demitasse cups, thermometer, all forms of sweetener, and a refrigerator full of milk. But something still appears to be missing: a worthy bean for all those new toys and accessories. (By the way, check out the Related Links at the bottom of this post
Arömo “Bounce” espresso bean review Read More
I don’t consider myself a true photographer, but I love taking pictures and every so often I manage to snap one that I’m really proud of… like the one above, which I captured last year on a vacation to Lake Michigan. When London based Photo-Canvas.com asked if I would be interested in reviewing their photo
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