Get double duty out of your coffee mug. The Crossword Puzzle Mug ($12.95) comes with clues on the box for the first go around. After that you can visit Crosswordmug.com for new puzzles each month. A clever idea for the crossword puzzle nut in your life.
Ice is pretty amazing stuff. I won't go in to the many uses of ice, but I will tell you that a portable ice maker is an awesome gadget worth investing in. In this case I was lucky enough to review the Avalon Bay Portable Ice Maker (AB-ICE26). Read on…
Not only these Kruger Ceramic Knives and Block look cool, they also have some significant advantages over metal knives. First of all they are fairly priced at $65 for four knives and a neat block. Ceramic knives are over 50% harder than metal blades, the blade edges will stay sharper…
I am one of those people that get excited about my household tools. One of my favorite household gadgets is a good vacuum cleaner. I realize, like many things, that there are good vacuums and bad ones regardless of the price. Read on for my long term review of the…
Imagine sitting on your deck on a nice summer evening, enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine. Now imagine it playing with your favorite music softly playing. Many things are just better with good music. With that said, I doubt you imagined that music coming from a huge plastic eyesore with blinking blue…
As much as I want to look like an astronaut when I sleep… I am not willing to go back to a twin bed to make it happen. There is something not cool about a grown man sleeping in a twin bed. Don’t get me wrong though, I did consider…
Freeze drying is an excellent way to preserve food. The problem is that most folks have never done it, and don't even know where to begin. Typical freeze drying machines are expensive (around $10,000) and not marketed toward the home user. Read on for how to affordably and easily freeze…
This simple and inexpensive gadget keeps anyone from unlocking your deadbolt, even if they have the key. Perfect for travelling or when you are home alone. The Super Grip Lock has an elastic attachment that allows it to work on most deadbolts. One clever bit, that more manufacturers should take…
The tag line for the Honeywell Lyric Thermostat is "You're in. You're out. You're all over the place. What if your thermostat adjusted to your dynamic lifestyle?" The idea behind the Honeywell Lyric Thermostat is that of a Smart Thermostat, similar to the Nest Thermostat. Hey, finally a decent looking…
These all purpose clips are made to look like sleeping vampire bats, but I think they are also perfect for the Batman lover in your life. You can use them for hanging laundry, as a chip-clip, or for decorating your sad cubicle. Get your Bat Peg Clips here.