Avalon Bay Ice Maker, 12 Years Later: What Still Matters in 2026
In July 2014 we plugged in an Avalon Bay portable ice maker (the AB-ICE26) and basically high-fived a plastic basket of cubes. Twelve years later, the punchline still holds: freezer trays are a scam invented by people who hate parties. What changed in 2026 is the ice menu—and how picky we’ve gotten about chew, noise, […]
The Coolest Cooler
Well the name of this cooler certainly fits – The COOLEST. This high tech cooler design is going to shake up the cooler business… similar to what Elon Musk did to the car business. I would argue that the cooler guys have been asleep at the wheel for the last 50 years, changing little more […]
Hoover Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Review
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 Hoover Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum […]
The Cash Cannon
This is exactly what you think it is… a gun that shoots dollar bills (or any similar sized paper) in a controlled stream. Strippers beware. You simply lift the top cover, load it with money, and pull the trigger. The Cash Cannon ($59.99) uses a 9 volt battery, motor, and rubber roller assembly to move […]
Tree Mulcher Can Eat An Entire Tree In Just 4 Seconds
After watching the Denis Cimaf Excavator Mulcher in action I feel sorry for the trees. This four story tree mulching machine can eat an entire tree in about 4 seconds. Stumps, dense vegetation, and unruly undergrowth are also victims of this crazy machine. Video after the break.
Buell EBR 1190SX Streetfighter
Buell is releasing their latest bike, the EBR 1190SX Streetfighter, right after their 1190RX superbike style bike. It is basically the same bike with the plastics removed and a higher set of handlebars. There are a few extra bits as well… read on for details of this sweet streetfighter.
Brasse Ninja 250 Mod Kit
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a great starter bike that lives somewhere between a Honda Grom and a bigger Ninja 600. While riding on the freeway doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence with just 250cc’s it gets the job done without overwhelming the rider. That doesn’t mean that the Ninja 250 needs to look like […]
Freeze Drying Food Made Easy
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 dry your own food.
Super Grip Lock Deadbolt Strap
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 note of, is that the […]
Turning Plastic Bottles Into Plastic String
Finding new uses for disposable/recyclable plastic bottles is better than chucking them in the trashcan. Check out this YouTube vide of Russian engineer Ðдвокат Егоров quickly turning a green plastic bottle into reusable plastic string. The cool part is that he made this gadget from scratch, in fact he tells you how to do it […]