Every so often a product or technology comes along that impresses me more than most that come my way. Roborock S7, $650, is in that rarified air and I am SMITTEN! At first glance, Roborock S7 looks like many other robot vacuums, which is a shame. This, I am sure, is...
Housewares, Hardware and Tools
Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer – So Small, So Precise
If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission Tweezerman 2-5/8” mini slant tweezer with non-slip and colorful coating and precision ground tip is tweezing perfection. Whether plucking hair, removing splinters or picking up tiny items for...
Entry-level iRobot Roomba 694 for Small Homes, Offices
iRobot Roomba 694 is an entry-level Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum for small homes and apartments. With its iOS and Android app, think of this Roomba as a starter robot vac, a first foray into the world of robot vacs for both the uninitiated and those needing or wanting...
Cuisinart Espresso Machine With 19 BAR, Model EM-15 – It’s In The Capsule
January 2, 2021 - Cuisinart model EM-15 is NOT a conventional coffee maker, but a dedicated capsule-based espresso machine that could not be simpler to use and enjoy perfectly created one-button espresso for today’s cost of $200 from Amazon. Insert an espresso...
Still the Best – Non-Stick THE Cheese Knife Will Make You Smile
December 1, 2020 - Here's a revisit from my archives, from almost seven years ago. THE Cheese Knife, about $15 is still the best, perfect for more than cutting cheese without it sticking to the blade and one of my all-time favorite, must-have kitchen gadgets. ••...
GE 8-in-1 Digital Convection Toaster Oven With Air Fry
November 29, 2020 – This GE Convection Toaster Oven with Air Fry, model G9OAAASSPSS, currently $220, and exclusively (today) at Best Buy, is an evolutionary multi-function countertop product. At its price point, it hits all the right notes with upgrades not found on...
Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 Countertop Composter
For the past couple of months a $400 Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 has transformed mounds of food waste that would have been discarded into the trash or garbage disposal into compost that looks like dirt, or pre-dirt. Already a long-standing Vitamix blender fan, I was...
NutriBullet Juicer Pro – Starter Juicer
October 9, 2020 – NutriBullet Juicer Pro, about $150, is a good way to get into the world of juicing. Why? The answer will require explanation and what I share here is unlikely to be included in other reviews. First, it's . . . NOT a blender - The difference is this:...
Sony XB23 EXTRA BASS Crisp & Clear Sound Portable Bluetooth Speaker
June 13, 2020 – Sony’s punchy new XB23 EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth (BT) sound tube is a worthy competitor in the jungle of similar products, and at about $100, it is priced right. Compact and lightweight, default settings provide the EXTRA BASS function. It can...