Are you interested in owning your own sewing machine? While it may seem like a lost or dying art, there is actually a lot of practicality in owning your own machine. When used properly, you can produce beautiful creations - anything from clothing to blankets to stuffed animals. You will be able to he...

Is there anything a kid finds more awesome than their house coming with their very own pool? Well, probably, but for the sake of this list, we’re going to say no. Pools are one of the coolest things ever for a kid, which is certainly impressive for a glorified tub that you share with other people. Th...

We’ve all felt a hankering for a warm cooked meal while being stranded in the middle of nowhere. Whether it’s because you went camping, hiking, or really are stranded in the middle of nowhere, sometimes camping rations just aren’t going to cut it, and you need something that will ac...

If you are new to bike riding, whether it's for fitness or just the enjoyment, then you probably don't know that there are many, many options on the market today. So, many options in fact that it can be overwhelming and even confusing to choose the right one for your needs. That is why hybrid bikes a...

There is a wide variety of reasons you should look into having a webcam. Starting with the basics, you can take still shot photos or videos that save to your hard drive disk or are easily emailed to friends and family. There are several free services on the Internet that allow you to stream your live...

Ever look behind your computer, or just beneath your desk and wonder where all that mess came from? Or maybe you wonder how, ten minutes after plugging it all in, those snaking black wires have somehow become an odd and difficult to untangle jungle of black vines. In either case, cords seem to be the...

You know the saying, the grass is always greener on the other side? Yeah us too, but that doesn't always have to be the case with LED grow lights. These lights make it super easy to grow grass, flowers or whatever you want in any environment. Pretty cool huh? Now you can use the power of plants to...

Do you like riding bikes? Yeah, us too. But you know what's the worst thing? When you come out to hop on your bike and your tire is flat. I don't know about you, but this really gets me in a tizzy. So what to do? Well, you hopefully just need a good pump to keep your tires filled. Because when you...

Well, your dog peed/puked/pooped on the carpet again. Also, your 5-year-old just spilled their juice all over it. Oh, and also, your spouse cut themselves, and got a drop of blood on it, after spilling a plate of food on it just to seal the deal. All in all, not your best day, we think we can all agr...

So you like to play poker? Who doesn't with the betting, bluffing and strategy? But a big part of poker? The chips! Justing saying, "poker chips" makes you think about everyone sitting at a table with sunglasses on trying to show off their best playing skills and throwing in chips to bet is half t...

Bicycles for many, have been a staple and a part of childhood for longer than anyone can remember. Excitement would hit as we would find a bright new colorful bike under the Christmas tree or on a birthday, ready to be ridden around the neighborhood. Featured Recommendations Now as adults, biking...

We all want our precious pups to be as adorable as possible, and one surefire way to go about accomplishing this is by keeping our dog’s coats nice and clean. And of course, the only way to do that is to make sure that they don’t grow out too far. But dogs don’t have hair, they have fur, which is def...

Do you love to garden, or maybe you want to start? But you aren't sure quite where to start? A lot of people would love to grow plants, herbs, and flowers but maybe you don't have a good space or maybe you don't want to be bending down on your knees all day? Well, either way, we have the perfect s...

Whether it’s a movie night at home with family and friends or when you’re in need of a quick snack popcorn is always a top favorite. It’s easy to make, easier to carry around and it's quite satisfying plus let’s not forget the smell itself is relatively the main selling point. While you can always pu...

Whether you're playing in a poker tournament or gathered around the table on holidays with family and friends playing for fun, the type of poker cards you use is important. It is said that playing cards were invented by the Chinese before AD1000 and reached Europe around 1360. Since then, poker and a...

Whether you’re lounging around on the beach or watching your children swim cameras have become the ultimate electronic device to have, they capture those unforgettable moments allowing you to always have the ability to go back and remember just how much you enjoyed them. Thanks to immense advancement...

Sometimes we want things in life that just do not seem feasible at first. We get out with this perfect idea of where we want to live and what we want to do once we get there, but then we find that place that has an almost perfect set up in every way. We have a large living room, nice kitchen, great b...

There are many reasons that you would want a meat slicer. First, the obvious reason, if to slice meat. However; they will also slice a variety of other foods such as veggies, fruits, cheese, and even bread in some cases. Many consider it a kitchen staple and once you own one you will likely feel the ...

Whether you just want something to melt your day away, or you need something to help prevent major meltdowns, you often will find yourself spending a lot of time looking for something to be used both outdoors and in. Especially if you have sensory issues, or have a little one who suffers from them, i...

Whether you live in a dorm without much access to a kitchen, you’re traveling or you’re entertaining a large number of guests and need an extra heating tool, having a hot plate on hand can be quite useful. With a heating plate, you have the option of warming up a dish, cooking up a meal or use it to ...

We have all heard of and experienced traditional printers, they were a part of every school project and quickly became essential for all those important documents we all seem to need to have on hand. However, 3D printing is something new that is now taking on new life as technology becomes more advan...

One of the great joys in life is when you begin to restore something you have had and loved for years. You get to watch as the past almost comes back to life right in your hands. Some things are easier to restore than others, but there is one type of material that many of us have at least one item fr...

If you’ve ever been to a carnival, a festival, an event held at your school, or really anything that had a lot of people having fun, you are likely to have seen what’s known as a bouldering wall. Of course, the more common name for the activity is “rock climb” for obvious reasons. Bouldering is the a...

If you go to the gym and find a set of big, bulky cords just lying around if no one is around, then you probably thought that they were for lifting some large, heavy bit of equipment, right? Well, you would actually be wrong on that front. See, they’re actually what’s known as battle rope...

Everyone loves winter, right? What’s there not to love about it? The snow, the lack of school if you live in the right part of the country, the ice that’s coating the street, the sidewalk, the window, and the windshield of your car. Okay, that last part may be a wee bit contentious. Yes, for all the ...

Casserole dishes are, or at least they should be, a staple in any well-stocked kitchen. Whether you are fixing up a summer meal for the family or a baked winter squash for the office Christmas party, dishes are required. The thing is that different recipes call for different types of casserole dishes...

If home is where the heart is, then the front hallway must be our aorta. It’s the entrance way into the home; it’s where we meet, greet, and put on that last touch of lipstick before heading out the door. Kids grow up going in and out of our front hallways, which is why we need to keep th...

People both at the gym and at home want to make the most out of their surroundings, and use minimal equipment at the same time -- except for those particular gym rats that like to use as many machines as possible, making the trip to the paid space that much more undesirable. This want for precise exe...

Every kitchen must be equipped with the proper tools to whip up a family’s favorite treats. This is especially true when it comes to those delicious sweets that we all crave, a cake. The ability to head into your kitchen and throw together a masterpiece can only be accomplished when using the best to...

Nothing beats the idea of racing around, and crashing into things. It’s the sole reason why some affections aren't dropped when you grow older and become an adult. For most children of the nineties and two-thousands, this took the form of radio control cars, or RC Cars as they were dubbed by some stu...

Have you ever just listened to the sound of the rain? Have you ever stood out in the middle of a calm rainstorm and just felt it wash over you? It’s an almost ethereal experience, isn’t it? However, rainy days like that rarely come, and it’s impossible to be truly alone out there to absolutely lose y...

Today, the average cook has more options available to them than ever before when it comes to methods by which they can make their fabulous dishes. There’re microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, and of course, air fryers. Now at first glance, the very idea may seem ludicrous. Really?...

We’ve all been there. The insanely flooded kitchen stores where all of our dreams of a perfectly stocked food prep kitchen come to be. There’s a lucrative business in the appliance world, where all things food and cooking take on new, and easier lives with the growth of technology. There&...

Loathe them or love them, a clock is just as much a part of our everyday life as a toothbrush. But the vast choices out there on the market may not restrict the alert bells to our trusty wake-upper! The comfort of being woken by a loved one with a refreshing drink in bed really is the stuff of dreams...

Getting out into the sun is one of the great pleasures in life, especially when living in colder climates. This doesn't just have to be laying out in the sun. Being able to get outside and be active is a nice change up from being stuck in a gym or a pool during the cooler months. One outdoor activity...

There is nothing quite like having fresh cut flowers to accent a room. They add a pop of color as well as add some life to any room. Having a nice vase to case them in also helps with the overall aesthetic of a room as well. The vase is also usually the more expensive item of the combo but can be use...

You rush down the stairs to the basement laundry room, then realize that you left the laundry basket to gather the clothes from the dryer in, up in your bedroom. Now, you're going to be late for work, because you have to rush back upstairs to grab the hamper and rush back downstairs again. Your life ...

The holidays are officially around the corner; therefore, planning for future meals pretty much begins now, especially if you have a large family and host most holiday events. It’s always best to be prepared than to wait for the last minute and be missing a few essentials. If you do all the cooking y...

I am a swimmer, have lifeguarded and been a water safety instructor for more years than I care to admit. I have taught literally thousands of kids to swim. I do have a pretty strong opinion on the use of kids swimming goggles so I am looking forward to sharing that while exploring all the reasons why...

Nothing pulls a room together quite like a throw rug. A space can be filled the floor to ceiling with decor pieces but a nice area rug will make all the difference in making a space feel full, together and comfortable. There are a variety of sizes and designs available on the market today. It is impo...

So, you got that new apartment that opened up last month, but there’s something of a problem. There’s no machine for washing dishes. Yes, as a testament to the lacking quality of your luck, your dream apartment does not have a machine for washing dishes. And being a middle-class person li...

In many homes keeping up with a routine cleaning schedule can seem like mission impossible. Especially when it comes to keeping your floors clean and presentable. Sweeping and vacuuming is a boring and time-consuming task that many find themselves dreading. Over the years a handy little inventio...

There are times when your normal sized vacuum just can't do the trick. Since they are made bulkier often times they will not fit into smaller spaces. A handheld vacuum is a better-suited choice for just those instances. They are essentially built the same as a normal sized version. You can use them t...

A simple way to decorate a home at a lower cost is by adding plants and foliage. Not only does it add to the decor of the home but it also has health benefits associated with it. Adding plants to a home helps reduce carbon dioxide levels, will help clear the air of pollutants, helps reduce airborne d...

A carpet dryer or air mover is one of the handiest and versatile cleaning and DIY tools that you never knew you needed. These handy devices offer a much-needed solution to a variety of issues that arise when you clean up or remodel large surface areas. While they've been popular in the industrial wor...

In my initial research of these sound systems, I kept thinking how much they look like the old “lava lamps” from my teenage days! Now that you all know how old I am, let me give you a little idea of what those were like. They were tall and slender, much like a transparent vessel. They wer...

Tennis is a sport that is played by all around the world by men, women, and children of all ages. It is a simple, yet fun and exciting game that allows you to get a good workout while improving vital skills such as hand-eye coordination. The modern version of the game was created during the late 19th...

It has been said that we are children of the light. And it's true bad things happen under cover of darkness, and for many people, when the leaves fall from the trees and work consists of heading in when it's dark and coming back out when it's dark, winter is no wonderland but a minefield of fighting ...

Well, summer is rolling down. School is about to start up again, it’s only a matter of time before the weather gets cold again, but it was fun while it lasted.  However, why let the summer go out on a whimper? We’d prefer, and we know you’d prefer, to let it end on a high note....

The end table is one of those things that you don’t often think about but honestly should. You need shelves, and you need drawers and you need places… places for things that are important so do us a favor and walk through this list here and think about what you want in a bedside or livin...

Whether going on a week-long tropical vacation or an overnight business trip, you’ll need a suitcase. A suitcase is the most spacious and practical option for luggage. While a suitcase is a good investment for storage while traveling, you want to consider investing in a digital luggage measurin...

Kitchen scales can be an incredibly useful tool in every kitchen. Using them is really much more accurate than using units like a teaspoon, tablespoon, cup, etc. Fluid is easily and successfully measured using these types of measurements, but it becomes a lot trickier when you are talking about thing...

How many times have you spent the evening having drinks with your friends while enjoying music? You may have even dabbled a little in singing karaoke at the local watering hole. Which by the way can be fun and entertaining in some cases. Now you have the possibility to take this fun home with yo...

When you want to cook something right, you can’t go wrong with a cast iron pan. There may be other metals used for pans, including steel, but cast iron has proven to be the best when it comes to cooking on top of a hot stove. For one, it’s incredibly durable, able to withstand years of pu...

So, you’ve gotten that fresh new job. It pays great, hours aren’t too bad, and even if they were, the insurance and retirement benefits would negate your urge to care. There’s just one, itty bitty, eensey weensey problem: you don’t have a car. And even if you do, the fastest way to get there, in fact...

If you’re trying to stay or get into shape, then you probably know already that one of the most important parts of doing so is checking your weight on a regular basis. After all, the only way to know that you’re making any sort of progress is to constantly check on yourself to make sure that, yes, yo...

Have you noticed that your performance has been suffering as of late? Feeling sluggish, whether in your job or exercise? Do you just feel like your skin could be healthier? Well, fortunately, there is a solution for all of those problems. That solution is fish oil. Now, don’t worry if you&rsquo...

The Giant curved TV has become something more than a status symbol of late. It is now a much more common sight to see home with full-on entertainment centers with a ginormous TV screen at the center of all things. And Samsung has led the way in the field for some time. The selections we’re show...

Piling pillows and blanket over a wooden table and some chairs make an awesome day in the house. Your kids are imagining that every spot they can build or hide in as their own personal domain, but where can they safely do so outside? While swings and slides are fun, having a castle they can imagine j...

We’ve all been there – you’ve treated yourself to some new tech and all you need to do is plug in and off you go right? Then the realization that you’ve run out of sockets finds you either completely deflated or with a dilemma on your hands; do you have to decide what else you can do without in order...

It is no secret that humans are currently more mobile than they ever were before. Thanks to constant innovation in traveling technology, lowered travel costs, and a host of other factors such as longer commutes and a higher interest in travel, we as a society have never enjoyed traveling as much as w...

Ever since their existence, wine coolers have become a sought-after necessity on the list of every wine enthusiast. These appliances are essential to the preserving of a wide variety of wines regardless of its specific grape cultivar. Although perhaps the term wine cooler is somewhat misleading....

When you’re on the go you need a good bag that can hold up against anything. No, we aren’t talking about “backpacks” this time! Instead, we’re going to dedicate this to all of the cycling enthusiasts out there. Whether you ride on trails, in the city, or anywhere else, t...

There are many people who depend on the conditions outside to earn their wages. Whether you are a farmer, construction worker, or hunting guide knowing the forecast for the day can help you tremendously. You can certainly watch the news or listen to the radio to see what is in store for you for the d...

Baby monitors are a relatively new luxury enjoyed and appreciated by most millennial parents. They allow you to have constant contact with your baby by sound, video, or both anywhere in your house and sometimes anywhere in the world, thanks to new technology that allows you to check in on your baby v...

The brush can be a bit rough for gentler shoes When we buy a good pair of sneakers, we normally end up paying a pretty penny for them. We take the time making sure they are the proper pair for what we need them for, match the activity we will be engaging in, and finding  pair we think is asceti...

First impressions mean everything when you are making an appearance. When someone drives up to your home, the first thing they see is the exterior. They will observe the siding on your home, your front door, your landscaping, and, most of all, your lawn. A lot of factors go into maintaining a heal...

One of the biggest hurdles standing in the way of more people exercising is proper motivation. What after all, awaits us in the long term for all this trouble? Especially since nothing will kill motivation more effectively than a lack of knowledge of just how far you’re actually getting, or how...

There’s nothing like watching your favorite movie at home; especially a home movie made by you of your family and friends. Uses for video projectors is a wide area and you can find them in many everyday settings such as work-related presentations, in schools, colleges, and universities. The versatili...

If you are an avid game player you may already appreciate the benefits of owning a good gaming headset, and you are sure to appreciate the improved experience they offer. Maybe you are just thinking about buying a pair; or already have some and are looking to upgrade, this review of the ten best gami...

You awake with a start. The air is crisp and cold, even in your air-conditioned house. Your young child has just barreled into your room, waking you and the spouse. They’re jumping with absolute elation, babbling so incoherently that your groggy, coffee deprived brain can’t keep up. Then a single wor...

The bodybuilding world has put out many kinds of health additives, supplements, and other such remedies to help your body get into shape faster and more efficiently. Some have been, put bluntly, outright scams, which is, unfortunately, a very common occurrence in the health business. However, aminoal...

It is unarguably the most used item in the home. Sometimes, we have it on when we are not even actually using it. It can be considered a comfort to some, to have playing in the background.  This item that we all know so well is the television, or what most of us call the T.V.  This item is ...

When it comes to cleaning the outside of your home or even your patio furniture you might come to realize that using a traditional garden hose with a spray nozzle attached can only go so far when you are trying to remove heavy dirt and grime. That is when a quality pressure washer can come in handy. ...

So, you’ve decided that you’re done with conventional deodorants. For whatever reason, be it a lifestyle change, or maybe you’ve just learned that most over the counter antiperspirants are made with a not insignificant amount of aluminum (you know, that metal that is absolutely poisonous to the human...

Snowboarding: the ultimate extreme winter wonderland spot. There is something majestic yet whimsical about witnessing a snowboarding fanatic sliding down winters most coveted blanket of snow, at a rapid speed only to do a few daring flips that seem as if they are flying in the air. However, every sno...

If you’re not a regular snowboarder or if you have yet to indulge in the extreme sport, you might not be aware that in order for you snowboard to work to its utmost potential it needs to be waxed. Yes, you read that correctly, you will need to apply wax to your snowboard in order to prep it for...

The prospect of adding a truck bed cover to your vehicle can be exciting and scary at the same time. A truck bed cover can add value to your vehicle, protect your belongings, and prove to be one of the most useful tools to add to your truck. However, there are many, many options for truck bed cov...

Finding storage that can hold all of your outdoor accessories is quite tricky, this is mainly due to not having very much options or not knowing exactly what to look for. Whether you are seeking to upgrade your outdoor space or you simply want to find a way to store all your necessary outdoor accesso...

No one understands the necessity of a second freezer unless your cooking all the time or you have kids. The fact of the matter is we love freezers that are full of the cut meat from a seasons hunt or the dressed fish from a summer fishing season. When I was a kid ours was also full of biscuits and th...

Is your computer becoming a literal pain in your neck? All that texting got you slouched and your shoulders and back are starting to ache constantly? As technology becomes more common, so do our aches and pains. There is a reason for it, it’s an easy one to set right, but many of us need a little ext...

What is it about a fountain? For us it’s proof that we will always be drawn to water, we’re made of the stuff after all. But maybe you just like the sound of bubbling water or maybe you need that perfect accent piece for your garden. Owning an outdoor fountain is a great way to add d...

Let’s get past the obvious first. This may be the worst name for a piece of equipment since Jerry Seinfeld’s Uncle introduced the “Bro” for the full figured man. Okay, we’re past that unpleasantness and we can talk about why you actually need one of these babies. Fact is...

It's summer, well it's not anymore in our hemisphere, but it will be soon. And that means prepping for time outdoors. Are you heading to the water? Are you heading out camping? Or do you just want to add to your pool accouterments? Whatever your summer is shaping up to be you need to be prepared for ...

Hunting, bird watching, target shooting, these three and many other sports like them have one thing in common: they all revolve around a target of interest that is, to say the absolute least, jumpy. Birds have trained themselves to be as vigilant as possible, as man’s means of hunting them to near ex...

When you think of the many flying insects that populate our world, you have two extremes. On one end are the safe, nice bugs that are just doing their jobs and making the world better, your butterflies and bumblebees. And on the other end, are wasps. We do not much like wasps. And really, why would y...

2021 is here and it'll be summer before we know it. Last summer saw an incredible boom in the paddle board industry (and every outdoor product industry!) which has resulted in a lot of new, excellent players in the inflatable stand up paddleboard (aka "inflatable SUP" or "iSUP") market for us to revi...

When it comes to warm beverages, coffee and hot chocolate are two of the most popular choices. There is another option that tends to get overlooked at times. That option is tea, it is a very versatile choice as it can be served both hot and cold. Many will overlook it because they don't know anything...

Are you one of those people that can’t sleep without a fan on? Well, then this article isn’t for you. However, if you’re the type of person that needs calm, blessed silence to drift off peacefully, then this is exactly the article for you! While there are multiple cooling unit styles that range from ...

There is nothing better than the taste of a good cut of meat cured with smoke. Whether you’re cooking up jerky, or just getting some veggies ready, you need a machine that can get it done. A lot of people want to get into smoking their own food but aren’t really sure how to start. It’s a crazy world ...

So, you got a big-time hockey game coming up, and you need to get all of your equipment there on time. However, you may have noticed by now a little problem: hockey equipment is really heavy. And not just heavy, but cumbersome, including gear, hockey sticks, and whatever else you are bringing along w...

Hear that? That weird creaking noise in your bike chain? Noticing any performance issues that come with that sound? Those are the surefire signs that you need to lube up your bike chain. We love to think of our bikes as these invincible exercise and transportation wizards, who will always see us to o...

There are at least a dozen very good reasons why one would want to set-up or involve themselves with spy cameras around their home or their property. Most of them involve security. There are no corners to cut when it comes to the comfort and cleanliness of feeling or being more secure. In the digit...

Unrolling a unique patio rug can fully transform your outdoor space, adding color and texture to your patio, deck, or porch. These outdoor rugs can be perfect for tying together an outdoor seating or dining area, giving the area the ambiance and elegance that they need. They can also be great additio...

In the center of the summer, we (those of us who live in most climates that are currently experiencing summer right now) like to spend as much time as possible outside. We've gone over patio coolers recently in one of our guides, and some other fantastic things we've thrown together to complete your ...

Trailer hitches can be difficult to choose from. There are seemingly endless options to choose from, each with its own class, capabilities, instructions, and guidelines. There are different types of mounts, wiring systems, adapters, extenders, etc. to add to your already confusing world of trailer hi...

If ever you find yourself lost in the woods, or adrift at sea, or in any other kind of survival scenario, what kind of knife would you have to help you to get out of the situation safely? Many people wouldn’t know what to do. In those kinds of scenarios, there likely isn’t a real wrong answer here, b...

We’ve all been there, your suitcase is packed nicely, and you have your latest must-read novel tucked inside for the relaxing afternoons by the pool. Then, you get to your destination and open your case only to find your shampoo has popped during transit and your book now smells of lavender and is a ...

Out of all the modernizations through time, that have affected the sport, hobby, or vocation of scuba divers, the electronics department has inarguably seen the largest leap forward. Thanks to heavy investment in consumerism, and the backing of manufacturing, the technological aspects of everything a...

Feel like a hiking trip, but fear that those plans are squandered before they can even begin because your favorite hiking trails are covered in the frozen liquid particles we call “snow”? Well, don’t count out your hiking chances just yet, because there is still hope for your favorite camping trip! A...