There was a time when people felt weird about bidets. That time is, pretty much, gone. Nowadays, bidets are a common sight in many hotel bathrooms and commercial establishments. It’s not a surprise, considering the improved hygiene and reduced toilet paper consumption that come with washing instead of wiping. In recent years, bidets have made…
Most backup power systems use large batteries that can be wired into your home’s breaker box, essentially integrating the battery as a power source for all your installed outlets. The Backup by BioLite, on the other hand, eliminates the need for rewiring by letting you install backup batteries for specific appliances that you want to…
Yes, you can use your portable Bluetooth speaker to play music around the house. However, if you want to enjoy the best sound quality, it’s best to go with a Wi-Fi wireless speaker. Unconstrained by the limitations of Bluetooth, these wireless speakers allow for better sound quality, since they can stream uncompressed music and other…
When we first saw the Big Green Egg, we thought it was just some weird novelty grill design. We mean…. the darn thing looks like an egg… that’s green. Turns out, it’s based on the principles behind the Japanese kamado stove, although modern kamado grills actually look more like the traditional tandoor ovens widely used…
They may not be as efficient as standard split-type and window-mounted air conditioners, but portable ACs offer the most convenient installation options, requiring nothing more than running a pipe to a window vent to get it properly set up. The Morphy Richards Ductless Portable AC makes it even more convenient by eliminating the need to…
When you want to give any room a fresh makeover, the easiest way to do it is to put on a new coat of paint. Whether you want to make the room feel livelier, give it a comfortable earthy feel, or lend it a more professional vibe, the right paint color can go a long…
If you’re going to use a cooling mattress to make those hot summer nights in bed just a little cooler, you might as well pick up some cooling sheets to ensure you’re creating as cool an environment as possible. What are cooling sheets? Well, they’re bed sheets made from technical fabrics designed to breathe and…
Most office chairs work well enough to keep you comfortable during a workday. Yes, even cheap, dodgy-looking ones you can get off the local discount store. Things change, though, when you use the same office chair day after day, for multiple hours at a stretch. That’s when you notice all the little inconveniences, from the…
Meat probes are an extremely useful tool for kitchen cooks and backyard pitmasters, allowing you to keep tabs on any meat and poultry you’re cooking. Recently, they’ve even started releasing Bluetooth versions of the tool, making it possible to check the food’s temperature from a distance. Problem is, Bluetooth signal is very limited, often struggling…
The bed may be the most important part of the bedroom, but the bedside table, also known as the nightstand, is no slouch, either, as far as utility is concerned. It’s the perfect place to put on a table lamp, an alarm clock, or your favorite sleep gadget, along with all sorts of other items…