The Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm ($99) (motion sensor/detector) is one of my favorite gadgets. I have a few of the extra motion sensors, all programed with different chime/sounds, strategically placed around our home. I sleep deeper knowing that no one has walked on to our property. Not sure why, but I…
It was time for a new shop vacuum. After looking around a bit and comparing specs that were important to me (size, suction power, tool attachments, etc…) the Rigid 31693 WD1851 won the challenge and came home with me. I have had the Rigid WD1851 for a while now and…
Every now and then a product mashup comes along that just makes sense. On paper, the Evoplus Q9 fits that bill. This 2-in-1 gadget plugs into the cars 12V cigarette lighter port and provides two USB charging ports. One port charges at 1-amp and the other at 2.1-amps (5V). That alone is…
Remember when LED light bulbs put off an eery blue/white glow and weren’t very bright? Those days are over. In fact LED’s have gotten pretty good at besting their incandescent and fluorescent counterparts when it comes to efficiency and longevity. You can choose the LED light bulb lighting temperature from warm/soft…
There is no shortage of screen protector options for just about every smartphone on the market. How do you choose one over the other? Some have rounded edges, some are tinted, some are inexpensive, and some claim to be ultra-tough. So many choices. Well the IN1 Nano Shield ($19.95) has…
Who knew I would get excited about a utility cart? Not me. The UpCart combines an all-terrain three-wheel chassis with a folding hand cart. Imagine a cart that can carry a 100-pound filing cabinet up the stairs without the traditional two-wheel bounce. Now imagine that same cart hauling the groceries and then folding…
If you were lucky enough to get a new UTV or Side-by-side for Christmas this year, congrats. I got a self balancing scooter. You know the “hoverboard” gadget that sends old men, like me, to the hospital. I’m not complaining. Thanks Uncle Vinnie. But… it isn’t a Kawasaki Teryx or…
If you have ever snorkeled you know that there a quite a few challenges you must overcome for an enjoyable experience. For example, breathing through your mouth exclusively doesn’t come natural for most people. You also need to keep your head at a specific angle or your snorkel will take…
The Balisong (butterfly) knife is illegal in most places which is a bummer. That doesn’t mean you have to give up on the fun Balisong action. Time for the next best thing, a Balisong bottle opener by BBbarfly.com. I recently got my hands on a matching pair (black and white) with a…
In the sea of iPad Bluetooth keyboard cases few stand out as cool or functional, and even fewer as cool AND functional. I admit, I experimented with a number of iPad keyboard cases over the years, but my most recent came the closest to what I've been looking for. A…