Our shower had turned into a bottle graveyard, with shampoo sliding off the tub edge and soap bars melting into puddles, so I decided to test a proper caddy system instead of buying yet another flimsy suction shelf. I installed…
I started using resistance bands during physio for my shoulder, and they have become a permanent part of my workouts since. For this roundup I tested five AzureLife resistance band sets, using them for rehab exercises, yoga, Pilates, and strength…
I have cracked a phone screen before, and the repair bill taught me that a screen protector is the cheapest insurance a phone can have. For this roundup I tested five Spigen GlasTR EZ Fit protectors on different phones, installing…
I cook for two most nights, and I have learned that a slow cooker is the easiest way to get dinner on the table without standing over the stove. For this roundup I tested five Elite Gourmet slow cookers, cooking…
I make tea and coffee several times a day, and my kettle is the hardest working appliance in my kitchen. For this roundup I tested five COMFEE electric kettles, timing how fast each one boiled a full 1.7 liters, checking…
I watched the Mindhunter series in one long weekend, and I could not stop thinking about the real cases behind it, so I picked up the book to find out what really happened. Over the past month I read the…
I sharpen knives at home, at the lake, and on camping trips, and a dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one. For this roundup I tested five Smith's sharpeners, running the same dull kitchen, pocket, and fillet knives…
I drive a lot, and my phone is my map, my music, and my hands free calls, so a car mount is not optional for me. Over three weeks I tested five Lamicall MagSafe car mounts, driving with each one…
I have filled balloons for birthdays, school fairs, and a baby shower, and I learned the hard way that blowing them up by mouth is a miserable job. For this roundup I tested five electric balloon pumps, timing how fast…
I crochet most evenings, and cotton yarn is my go-to for anything that needs to survive the wash: dishcloths, market bags, and summer tops. For this roundup I worked with five Lion Brand cotton yarns, stitching the same swatches and…