News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Only in the last year did I finally replace my older than dirt mercury switch type thermostat with a programmable model. Although I’ve enjoyed the convenience of having the heat automatically come on in the morning before I wake up and then not come on while no one is home during the day, changing the […]
Nest – A Thermostat for the 21st Century Read More
Many people say that the French press coffee maker is the perfect equipment to make perfectly brewed coffee. Many other people think that coffee made in the French press is too bitter and has a lot of sediment in it. The Softbrew Coffee Maker from ThinkGeek helps you get the rich flavor of the French
Softbrew Coffee Maker Makes a Less Bitter Cup of Coffee Read More
What do you do if you’ve opened a bottle of wine but didn’t finish it? Thumbs Up, a UK-based company, has the answer to that question with their Automatic Wine Preserver. This battery-operated device fits over the bottle opening; press a button, and the Wine Preserver automatically pumps out up to 75% of the air
Automatic Wine Preserver from Thumbs Up Read More
Bring a little pizazz to your organization system with labels printed with these new label printers from Epson. You can create professional looking labels using the 14 fonts, 75 frames, and more than 300 symbols included with these LabelWorks printers. They also use significantly smaller lead margins for up to 60% less margin waste. Epson
Epson Introduces LabelWorks Label Printers Read More
We aren’t beer drinkers here at the Cloninger house, but this cute Deluxe Mini Kegerator and Draft Beer Dispenser from EdgeStar makes me wish Sprite Zero came in 5-liter mini kegs. It may be small, but the Mini Kegerator uses DraughtKeg™ carbonator pressure technology so you’ll get a “pub-quality pour” every time. It has precise temperature
EdgeStar Deluxe Mini Kegerator & Draft Beer Dispenser Read More
This tiny iZon Remote Room Monitor from Stem Innovation lets you monitor any room from anywhere with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Download the free Stem: Connect app to set up the iZon to let you monitor sights and sounds from any room. The iZon “broadcasts its own wireless network, allowing you to communicate
Keep an Eye on Things with iZon Read More
The problem with alarm clocks is that they wake you up in the middle of a dream, and not just you, but also all the people at your place. Furthermore, alarm clocks don’t know if you are already awake or not, and therefore they don’t know when to stop the alarm and when to continue
Lark wants to change the way you sleep and wake up Read More
I am a coffee lover (tea too) and I always like a little coffee in my steamed milk. In other words, save your espresso, save your coffee black, bring on the dairy! I cannot always get to Starbucks for my morning java. And for years, I have had to live with cream and sugar or
Keurig One Touch Milk Frother Review Read More
If you like homemade ice cream, but don’t like the large quantities that most ice cream makers produce, check out the Sassafras Ice Cream Maker from Sassafras Enterprises. This little ice cream maker produces about 1 pint total, and you can even make two flavors at once. You don’t need salt, and you don’t have
We All Scream for Homemade Ice Cream! Read More
Just when I thought I’d gotten a handle on the best deal in VOIP offerings, along comes Obihai with the OBI 100 VOIP telephone adapter. In conjunction with a Google Voice account, they claim unlimited calling to POTS users in the USA. Frankly, I didn’t believe it, so I received one of their devices and have been
OBi100 VoIP Telephone Adapter and Voice Service Bridge Review Read More
Epson is introducing a new, smaller printer for home printing, scanning, and copying. The Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One printer has a small footprint but a large set of features. The NX430 has a 2.5″ color screen, and it has built-in memory card slots so you can print without needing a PC. It comes with Epson
Epson Debuts New Small-in-One Printer Read More
When my sister and I were really young, we both had bean bag chairs. I had a Blue one and she had Red. We loved those chairs till one bleak day when the love affair ended for my sister. That was the day that she sat in the chair only to learn seconds later that
Sumo Omni Bean Bag Chair Review Read More
At Last!!!!!!!! My cry has been heard! Not to be outdone by Dunkin Doughnuts, Starbucks is now getting into bed or…waking up…not sure which… with Keurig K Cup. Dunkin Doughnuts has announced that you can now purchase their coffee blend in the single serve K Cups designed for the Keurig Coffee Brewers. Earlier they
The Best Part of Waking Up? Is Starbucks in your K Cup! Read More
Herman Miller has a reputation as a maker of exceptional office chairs. They are ergonomic and beautifully designed. Their SAYL chair was inspired by suspension bridges, and its frameless back is designed to be supportive and to keep you cool. The chair has an adjustable seat height and tilt (with tilt-limiter). Its fixed arms are
SAYL Chair from Herman Miller Read More
I was watching a rerun of Dr. Oz yesterday, which had a segment on kitchen gadgets. One of the products that caught my attention was the iSi Twist ‘n Sparkle beverage carbonation system. Instead of using a kitchen counter cluttering appliance like the SodaStream product that I reviewed 2yrs ago, it just uses an easy
Twist ‘n Sparkle – Make your own soda without cluttering the counter Read More
The L5 Remote, released by L5 Technology and debuted in 2010, can be used with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. It connects to your device with a universal dock connector. L5 Remote is a tiny accessory and free app (from iTunes App Store) that acts as a powerful universal remote, helping you control the cable
Never Complain Of the Couch Eating the Remote Again With the L5 Remote Read More
Everyone knows the adage “measure twice, cut once” when it comes to construction/home renovations/clothing alterations/etc and it’s absolutely vital since even with the sharpest of eyes, those notches on a measuring tape can seem to run together. Wouldn’t it be great to have an instant readout instead of going blind figuring out if the measurement
Smart String Tape Measure Read More
Samsung Electronics Australia announced the local availability of its new range of powerful and stylish edge-lit LED monitors, the 3D capable SA 9 series, Smart Hub enabled TA9 Series as well as their CA5 Central Station Monitor. The SA 9 is available in 23 and 27″ configurations, full HD with 3D playback from a wide
New Aus Samsung LED TVs – Powerful and Stylish (?) Read More
We all know fruit’s good for you however in Australia, due to Cyclone Yasi devastating Australia’s crops, bananas are very expensive. So I don’t want to chuck a banana in my gadget bag or pocket and end up with bruised, mushy and inedible fruit, they’re just too expensive to waste. That’s besides the devastating effect that
Bananaguard – Is that a banana in your pocket or….? Read More
The built-in thermometer in these BBQ tongs will give you a temperature reading within 5 seconds of picking up a piece of meat from the grill. The Parasia International Digital BBQ Tongs have a LCD digital display that shows the temperature, sounds an alarm when the food has reached the set point, and detaches so
Let Your BBQ Tongs Tell You When the Food’s Done Read More