Robot vacuums are not just getting smarter, they’re doing more. ECOVACS’ newest floor bot can vacuum and mop, and clean itself too, and now there’s another handy new feature in the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 COMBO: an extra handheld vacuum, perfect for cleaning your car or small spaces. In this review I’m going to try out the newest Deebot in my home as part of my spring cleaning regimen. I’ll show you what it can do, test how well it cleans on the floors and everywhere else. I’ll go over the pros and cos and let you know if I think I can recommend it to you. ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 COMBO 5 Summary ECOVA ..read more

When cooking with fire, it’s too easy to go wrong, after all, you can’t tame fire… or can you? But the taste of grilled foods is like nothing else… What if you could take the flavour and fun of a traditional charcoal grill and make it easy to bring this type of cooking under your control. That’s the premise of the new Kamado Joe Konnected Joe smart charcoal grill. In this review I’m going to test one out for a few weeks to see what it’s like to use, how easy it is to operate, if it truly can make charcoal grilling easier, and most importantly how the food turns out. I’ll wrap things up by goi ..read more

You strap on a helmet for a bike ride or buckle the seat belt in a car, hoping you won’t need it but feeling snug knowing it’s there. The same goes for your house – And the Ring Alarm system is one of the least expensive and accessible ways to get a home security system installed on your house. So, between Ring Alarm Gen 2 and the Ring Alarm Pro systems currently on the market, which one is best for you? Meet the Ring Alarm Family There are two Ring Alarm systems currently on offer- the standard Ring Alarm Gen 2 and the Ring Alarm Pro. Of course, the Pro version has a little more to offer tha ..read more

Usually Amazon Echo products are a smash hit. So when the company’s newest device is earning only three star reviews… What’s going on? If you ask me, people don’t know what to make of the new Echo Hub, and may not understand its place in the larger Alexa ecosystem. This is not simply a new smart home speaker, it’s something else. In this review I’ll dig in on what makes Echo Hub different from my hands-on personal experience, who it’s actually geared for, what it’s best for and not as good at. I’ll wrap things up by going over the pros and the cons and letting you know if I think I can recomm ..read more

Ring cameras are definitely top of market when it comes to options, ease of set up and user-friendliness. And it seems like each year Ring brings out new cameras and accessories that are genuinely useful. Case in point the Ring Stick Up Cam Plug In with Pan-Tilt mount. In this review I’ll take a look at what you’re getting with this kit, what this specific camera is designed to do, and how well the Pan-Tilt mount works to help it see into more places. I’ll wrap things up by going over the pros and the cons and let you know if I think I can recommend this set up for you. Trying to find the rig ..read more

Pioneer portable battery manufacturer BLUETTI continues to raise the bar in making innovative power stations with its new BLUETTI AC240 Portable Power Station – the company’s first 2,400W power station with an IP65 rating. The company kickstarted its IP65 ambitions with AC240’s smaller sibling, the AC60, which boasts a 600W output. A full year later after the AC60 announcement, BLUETTI is bringing that dustproof and weatherproof ruggedness to customers seeking a power station that can last days under rough outdoor conditions. We’d like to thank BLUETTI for sponsoring this post. The company has ..read more

We could all picture ourselves living in a palatial midcentury place like this… But the reality is that a $1 million home is going to be out of reach for most of us… Me included. But that doesn’t mean I can’t feel like I’m living the good life. For a much smaller price I can have the comfort and looks of a chic modern home, thanks to… a chair. Yes, a chair. I recently picked up a high quality lounge chair from Sohnne and in this review I’ll try it out in my home, see what the shipping and assembly is like, and most importantly I’ll share my personal experience about how comfortable the Sohnne ..read more

Weight can be a tricky thing. Keeping tabs on it might make you more motivated to stay active and fit, but at the same time putting on a couple of pounds can lead you into a downward spiral of ‘why do I bother?’. What if I told you a new scale I’m reviewing gives you the option of taking your body measurements but keeping it secret until you really want or need to know? That’s just one of the interesting features of the Withings Body Smart scale. In this review I’ll share my personal experience and time spent hands-on with this scale, show you what you’re getting with this scale, what it can m ..read more

With more cities in the US, Canada, and other parts of the world building more bike lanes, e-bikes are becoming a more viable option for beating the traffic, and reducing carbon emissions, or just getting outdoors. I’m relatively new to e-bikes but I’ve been really enjoying the experience and learning about new brands. I recently received a test sample of the Himiway Big Dog E-bike to try out and see what the experience is like. In this review I’ll show you what it’s like to assemble and ride, and what makes this fat tire cargo bike unique and different. I’ll go over the pros and cons and the ..read more

Whether you’re planning an epic road trip, a soccer parent gearing up for Saturday morning matches, or a survivalist looking for ways to grid-proof food storage, portable fridges have nearly endless use cases. And before you say it, we know what’s on your mind: “But aren’t coolers the same thing?” Sure, if you enjoy soggy sandwiches and hunting for ice every day. Portable fridges offer a hassle-free experience, sans the puddle of disappointment. What should I look for in a portable refrigerator? Unfortunately, finding the perfect portable fridge can sometimes feel like solving a complex equat ..read more