Home and Kitchen

News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.

TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace (INF60W-3D) review

REVIEW – The main level of my house gets chilly. It has a sunroom that’s beautiful but not terribly insulating, and hard floors that get cold. My husband’s office is in the adjoining living room, and he keeps a space heater under his desk just to make it bearable. When the TURBRO Inflame electric fireplace came …

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VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill review – Level up your grilled cheese game

REVIEW – They say you should never buy groceries when you are hungry. I’m not sure the same when reviewing items, but it didn’t hurt. This time I get to make lunch with the VEVOR Commercial Sandwich Panini Press Grill. What is it? This panini press is equipped with a cast iron grill covered in …

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Sylvox 15.6“ Smart Under Cabinet Counter Kitchen TV review – a decent option if you REALLY want an under cabinet smart TV

REVIEW – I haven’t seen under cabinet TV’s since my childhood in the 80’s and 90’s, but in many homes this area is a perfect spot for a TV, and with the advent of the smart TV it may just be time for a revival. I’ve personally been using a smart display the last few …

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Emporia Energy Smart Home EV Charger review – Save time and money, charge your EV at home

REVIEW – Whether you already own an EV or are considering one in the future, there’s more to it than just the car itself. Charging takes a little more planning and time than just hitting the gas station. The included charger is usually a low speed, lightweight 110v unit that can take up to a …

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BlendJet 2 portable blender review – with an XL jar

REVIEW – My son and co-reviewer, Mason, is on a smoothie kick. I hate to discourage this healthy habit, but our old blender is loud enough to wake the dead (or at least his little brother). When I saw this opportunity to review The BlendJet 2 “next-gen blender” that’s lightweight, cordless, and came with both …

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SplatterDōm splatter guard review – welcome to the SplatterDōm

REVIEW – Cooking is a messy business. Deliciousness usually means splashes and splatters and that leads to tons of cleanup.  If only there was a way to contain all those splatters while still giving you access to the yum in the pan. Welcome to the SplatterDōm! What is it? SplatterDōm is a food-grade silicone lid …

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Paris Rhone Tower Heater review – Because I am too cheap for lots of natural gas heating!

REVIEW – Have I ever mentioned how much I hate cold weather?  Well, I really hate being cold.  Maybe it has to do with living in south Texas for most of my life, but I will take 100-degree temperatures over 55-degree temperatures any day.  That being said, I am also a cheapskate, and the cost …

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Souper Cubes review – A great way to do freezer meals

REVIEW – Cooking for two is always a bit of a challenge because most recipes are designed for four or more people, leaving my wife and me with more food than necessary.  One way to deal with the extras is to heat up the leftovers in the microwave for the next day or two.  Souper …

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Sunmaki 316 1800w induction cooktop review – Better cooking with magnets

REVIEW – Cooking with magnets.  It almost conjures up an image of Wylie E. Coyote and a huge Acme magnet trying again to capture and fricassee that roadrunner.  We’re going for something a little more civilized and will be looking at the Sunmaki 316 portable induction cooktop.  No coyotes or roadrunners were injured in the …

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