News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
I do my best to be a steward of the environment through recycling, reusing, composting, minimizing fuel and electricity use when ever possible. As the story goes, this past year we purchased a new home in need of much updating and remodeling. My wife and I have taken it upon ourselves to integrate as much […]
Juno LED Downlight (aka recessed canned light) Review Read More
Do you ever think about how people used to get their information and entertainment in the past and how we get it now? I remember listening to my Grandma talk about sitting in front of a radio, listening to soap operas and other shows. My Mom shared stories about going to the theater on the
Violet Mir:ror Review Read More
Check out these super strong magnets with sturdy plastic loops for everything from hanging clothing to decorations. Kinda funky. They are sold in sets of 4 for less than $10.
Get loopy with these magnets Read More
The Rosendahl Tea Ball is an interestingly designed tea infuser made of stainless steel and Black nylon. Pressing the button on the narrow end opens a spoon that can be filled with tea. Let go of the button to close it back up and place in hot water.
Ok, it’s not really a can opener, but it looks like one. Sorta. Kinda. The Zipit is a motorized plastic clamshell package opener from ThinkGeek. It’s an interesting concept, but I think I still prefer the manual Zibra Open It shears. These might be good for people with poor hand strength though.
A can opener for your gadget clamshell packages Read More
The SimpliSafe is a relatively inexpensive, easy to setup home security system that is marketed towards apartment and city dwellers. The idea is that it can go along with you if you move to a different place. Of course, it can operate in good old suburbia or hicksville USA too. It comes with various sensors
Portable home security system that can move with you Read More
Cats make great pets because they don’t require a lot of attention like dogs do. Just give them a bowl of food and a pan of litter and they can pretty much take care of themselves. The only down side to having an indoor kitty is that we humans have to clean their ‘toilet’ for
CatGenie Self-Flushing Self-Washing Cat Box Review Read More
I know next to nothing about wine, Red or White… My beverage of choice is either Diet Coke or iced tea. So much for culture… But if I were a connoisseur, I’d have to have one of these wine aerators from Vinturi. This device draws in and mixes the proper amount of air for the
Let your wine breathe with the Vinturi aerator Read More
I know it’s Spring time now and we all probably have enough humidity in our homes and offices, but if you happen to live in a dry area, this personal humifier from ThinkGeek looks pretty gadget worthy. At $60, it’s more expensive than one you can pick up at Walmart, but I can’t help but
Feel misty with your own personal humidifier Read More
Over three years ago, I reviewed the original Sleeptracker watch which claimed to help a person wake more refreshed, by waking them at the perfect time during their sleep cycle. It didn’t work well for me, but there are a lot of people that swear by it. Those people will be happy to learn that
New version of the Sleeptracker Elite Watch Read More
Besides daydreaming about taking a nap while you’re at work, have you given much thought about pillows lately? Yeah, me neither. There really hasn’t been a lot of technological breakthroughs in pillow construction since… umm… they were originally invented. That is until now. The Side Solution Pillow from AbsolutelyNew is a new design for an
Side Solution Pillow Review Read More
There’s been a lot of interest in Digital Media Adapters and several companies are promoting them; WD, Iomega, Seagate, IOgear and now a newcomer, Hi-Denvision. Today we’ll take a look at the HD-0310 and see how it stacks up. I’ve had a chance to put it through its paces with various media formats and there
Hi-Den Vision Digital Photo Viewer Review Read More
Ok boys and girls, Saturday is typically a slow news day in the tech world. Not so at your friendly neighborhood Gadgeteer! It’s early and no one else is stirring, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite gadgets with you. Aside from my gaming, mobile, and music interests, I also love to cook. For
Vic Firth Gourmet Pump and Grind Mills Read More
The Dremel Driver is Dremel’s new variable-speed 7.2V compact cordless screwdriver. It looks like a handy tool to have around for smaller projects and crafts.
Dremel Driver Cordless Screwdriver Read More
It’s not quite warm enough here in Southern Indiana to be thinking about pool parties, but in a few months, the Kool-lite-o-scope will turn your swimming pool into a kalideoscope of colors. The LEDs in the module spin to create 32 different patterns. It runs on 4 AA batteries and has a 2 hour auto
Kool-lite-o-scope Pool Light Read More
Shapeways is a website that allows people to create printed 3D models that you can keep. Their current deal is a $49 Ringpoem napkin ring made of stainless steel infused with Bronze or just plain stainless steel. The price is pretty steep for just one napkin ring, but the design looks pretty cool – and
Shapeways 3D Metal Printing Napkin Ring Read More
Dogs have always had their dog houses and now cats can have cabins. The next time your cat stays out prowling around all night, he can come home to his own comfy little cabin. I wonder if a cat would actually get in one of these though… If you want to give it a try,
Spotlight Gadget – KatKabin Read More
The Brush & Rinse toothbrush from Moq7 turns your toothbrush into a water fountain for easy rinsing. If you’ve ever dreamed of a water spouting toothbrush, you can get yours for $1.18. I can’t make up my mind if this is cool or weird.
Spotlight Gadget – Brush and Rinse Toothbrush Read More
It takes a lot of dedication and inspiration to workout on a regular basis. At the end of 2004 when I found out that I was diabetic, I became completely gung-ho on working out and eating healthy. While I still have the will power to eat healthy (no sugar), I fell off the workout wagon
Itami FiTrainer Fitness Trainer Read More
This universal remote from One For All looks very tasty. It has a color touch screen and can control 18 devices. Profiles can be setup for each family member, with images and favorite channels. Setup is supposed to be a breeze because everything is done directly on the remote itself. The setup wizard prompts you
Spotlight Gadget – XSight Touch Universal Remote Read More