News, reviews and articles about products that help you make and fix things.
REVIEW – When our house was built a little over two years ago, we thought we had all the light fixtures exactly as we wanted. We paid extra to the builder to ensure we had recessed lighting instead of the basic ceiling-mounted fixtures they offered. It turns out we missed a total of four lights. …
Rollin Light Canless LED Recessed Lighting review – Yes, you can install these yourself! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been interested in getting a thermal camera for a while, largely prompted by my curiosity and novelty. Had I known how useful having a capable tool like HIKMICRO Pocket 2 could be, I would have wanted one a long time ago. Please join me for a look! What is it? The HIKMICRO …
HIKMICRO Pocket 2 Thermal Camera review – Super fun and crazy useful! Read More
REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer, we all know that everything is better with lasers. As a way to measure the validity of that statement (see what I did there?), we’re going to look at the DP20Pro Smart Bilateral Laser measuring tool from Mileseey. Is it an improvement over your basic tape measure? There is …
NEWS – When fixing things around the house, one challenge is keeping track of all the screws, nuts, washers, drill bits, etc. for the project. The MagSnap wristband from Wrap-It Storage is a handy magnetic wristband that will help you with this task. But its unique feature is the snap band. You can easily attach …
The MagSnap magnetic wristband keeps all your nuts and bolts handy Read More
DEAL NEWS – Hobbyists and DIYers will want to check out these deals for ARROWMAX cordless screwdriver sets. These sets provide a small rechargeable screwdriver with a large set of screwdriver bits that pack away in a handy case. These deals won’t be around for long, so be sure to check the details below. . …
Deal of the day – This screwdriver set has all your small jobs covered Read More
REVIEW – We got a couple of new toy poodle puppies for Christmas, so that means it is finally time to fence in our backyard. We hired a local company to put in a Kentucky fence, a rural look that combines wood and wire. Even though the lumber is pressure-treated, it still needs to be …
GoGonova Power Paint Sprayer review – a faster way to finish your fence Read More
REVIEW – If you work on things long enough, sooner or later, you’ll undoubtedly say, “If I could just see it, I could fix it.” Often it seems like you either can’t see the orientation of something or you can’t even get close enough to inspect it. The Depstech Dual-Lens 1920P Video Borescope Inspection Camera …
REVIEW – I have recently gotten into woodworking. I will often need a glue gun when trying to plane down a piece of wood that is not perfectly level on both sides. Normally you would start with a tool called a ‘joiner’ that smooths out the bottom of an uneven board as it passes over …
Worx 20V Power Share Full Size Cordless Hot Glue Gun Review – No more cords in the way! Read More
REVIEW – I was looking for a new general-purpose work light so when GoGonova offered their Rechargeable Work Light with Stand to review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see if the GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light with Stand can shed some light on my projects. What is it? The GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light has …
GoGonova Rechargeable Work Light with Stand review Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you like to build and fix things around your home or on the job, then these deals from DCK will help you round out your toolbox. Today we have 50% off deals for a hammer drill, an orbital sander, and an angle grinder. The rechargeable hammer drill has a nice collection …
Equip your tool collection with these great deals from DCK! Read More
NEWS – During a recent live-stream event for their new 40W diode laser module for the D1 Pro laser, xTool announced that they are coming out with a new 55W CO2 laser cutter in March of 2023. The new xTool P2 55W CO2 laser cutter will be xTool’s most powerful laser to date. xTool teased …
REVIEW – A cordless drill/driver is one of the most useful and versatile tools available. I use mine for drilling holes, driving screws, tightening bolts, and even with a brush attachment scrubbing soap scum from the shower walls! My “go-to” for cordless tools has typically been “old yeller,” DeWalt. My current main cordless drill/driver is …
REVIEW – I recently started playing around with a laser engraver and vinyl cutter. I’m always wearing hats, so what better gadget could I have than a heat press for making hats? The VEVOR Heat Press Curved Element Hat Press came along at just the right time, so let’s take and look and see how …
REVIEW – Ever see those “deconstructed” phone frames on social media feeds, and think “oh wow I had one of those!” Recently, Alex Birch and Andy Chen got a chance to create some phone art of their own thanks to the Xreart Deconstructed tech artwork series. Alex got an Original iPhone, and Andy got the …
Xreart Framed iPhone Kits review – Recycled DIY tech art Read More
REVIEW – Sometime last year I called my plumber and asked him to take a look at my sewer pipes to make sure that all is well. I made this request because the home I purchased 2 years ago was built in the late 1940s and I have a strong suspicion that many of the …