All posts by: Nina Pendletin

The long-awaited Kalisaya KaliPAK solar generator series has hit the market. We covered this interesting project one year back when it was seeking funding on Kickstarter. It is, in fact,...
The second-generation Switchmate—Switchmate Bright—is even better than the original. The new model is about one-third narrower, it has a built-in motion sensor for hands-free operation (you can also operate it manually,...
A few years ago, I installed an electric hoist on the ceiling of my garage to lift and hold my Jeep’s hardtop, making one-man installation/removal a breeze (although it’s basically...
Australians have a relationship with hot summers and air conditioning that few developed countries can appreciate. And yet it looks like it’s the Russians who have come up with an...
Smart light bulb pioneer LIFX continues to innovate in the space, with its Frankenstein’s-head-shaped bulb continuing to lead the pack on everything from build quality to software features. Little of...
Four months ago, we called the August Smart Lock superb. I knew that sooner or later, I’d invite one into my home. I got my chance a few weeks ago...
Finding healthier ways for your family to eat can have a significant impact on your life and quality of life. The Dash Compact Air Fryer uses AirCrisp technology to quickly and easily...
Sous vide might be this generation’s slow-cooking, and Anova wants to be Crock-Pot. To that end, the brand’s latest immersion circulator promises an even better design than the original , new features...
When I initially migrated from bottling to kegging, I was glad to be free of bottle wrangling. I didn’t have to keep boxes of empties, deal with cleaning/sanitizing, or the...
There is no “silver bullet” for self defense. Carrying a firearm allows you to counter a lethal threat with like force, but not all self defense scenarios are cut-and-dry. What...
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