Lighting is a key ingredient when designing any outdoor space. From some late-night poolside barbecues to elegant dinner parties, you never know when you might need to light up your backyard or patio. But you shouldn’t have to spend a fortune just to bring out the best in your property after the sun goes down….
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5 Outdoor Lighting Trends That Will Light Up Your World
Warmer weather means spending more time outside. But having a gorgeous patio won’t do you or your guests much good if no one can see the space after the sun goes down. From doing some last-minute pool maintenance at night to hosting an after-hours cocktail party, if you want to make the most of your…
Skybasic Wireless Digital Microscope Review
The Skybasic Wireless Digital Microscope is an inexpensive digital microscope which can be paired to your phone or computer to allow you to take photos or videos of objects at a high magnification. This device is great for looking at your PCB joints or inspecting components and part numbers on circuit boards. It’s also fun…
Moving Timeline: A Chores Calendar to Help You Stay Organized
Moving is stressful; that’s a fact. The best way to stay sane pre-move, during the move and post-move is by planning accordingly and creating a moving calendar you can commit to. A moving calendar is a document that helps you list important tasks and prioritize them accordingly by indicating when each particular task needs to…
Bosch PLR 50 C Laser Distance Measurement Tool Review
The Bosch PLR 50 C is one of their higher end laser distance measurement devices which boasts accurate laser measurement up to 50m with an accuracy of 2mm in additional to angle measurement and leveling functions. With the ability to quickly sum up lengths as well as calculate volume and area, it is an extremely…
Streamlabs Smart Home Water Monitor Review
The Streamlabs water monitor is an innovative product which makes it super easy for almost anybody to install and get started monitoring their water consumption and protecting their home against leaks. The non-invasive monitor simply slips onto your water supply line and in a couple of steps, starts providing you with data on your water…
Expensive Batteries Vs. Cheap Batteries, Which Are Better Value For Money
We all expect expensive batteries to last longer than cheaper ones but do they last long enough to provide better value for your money than simply buying a number of cheaper ones? James White from Freakin’ Reviews has put a range of different price batteries to the test to see which last the longest and…
Why Organization is Key to Success and How to Achieve it
There is an overwhelming – and growing – body of research that shows a strong link between clutter and decreased mental, emotional and even physical health. In addition, a particularly strong connection has been made between clutter and depression. While many of these studies may be directed at physical clutter, a lack of organization, in…
35 Useful Things To Ask Alexa – Amazon Echo
I’ve put together a list of 35 interesting things to ask Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant available on their line of Echo products. These include some commands native to the Echo, a few skills (Echo apps) and some smart home products I’ve found useful and listed below. This video was made using the Echo Dot 2nd…
How To Keep Your Plants Alive When You’re On Vacation
If you’ve got indoor plants then you’ve likely come back from vacation to a home full of wilted (or dead) plants. It’s really disheartening to add to your post vacation blues. Fortunately, we’ve put together a couple of tips and tricks to keep your plants watered and cared for while you’re travelling. Start By Trimming…
