French press coffee is definitely a favorite of mine. It has leftover granules that often sink to the bottom of your cup, and they can be a bit obnoxious as it feels as though you are leaving that last drop of coffee to be forever unfinished. Thankfully there are many methods to brewing all that caffeine goodness, so it is always a happy day to find out about new ways of going about your morning ritual.
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Summer is on its way, and that means it’s time to relax! The best way to do that is with a hot tub, but they are exceptionally expensive. Not only do you have to purchase the initial tub which will cost you thousands, but you also have to keep up with water treatments, and the electricity to keep it running.
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Have you ever needed to suck up some water, but not really known what to use? Sure, you could use a Shop-Vac, but if you don’t have one already, this means going out to the store and making a potentially costly purchase. Why not instead just hack your regular vacuum to do the job? You might be surprised to find that you can accomplish this feat using things you already have around the house. The only things you’re going to…
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Canister vacuums are nice and compact, but they are a little hard to control when you’re trying to sweep up. You can tug it along behind you, but if you go around the corner, the vacuum isn’t going to respond to that kind of quick action, and will likely end up stuck. That’s why the LG RoboCyking canister vacuum is such a welcome relief. This dust-buster will follow you around like a shadow, as it will sense your movements and…
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When you think of vacuums, you normally think of an annoying chore that is going to take up a huge portion of your day. If you have the right vacuum, it takes little to no time, and is actually kind of a stress-reliever. Dyson has always been �on the ball� so to speak with highly-efficient carpet cleaning machines. Their most effective and maneuverable products to date were those with the Dyson ball technology. It seems that a new member of…
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Just when I thought the Roomba was really fancy, a competitor had to step in and steal the spotlight. (Yes the Roomba is old, I know) The LG Roboking Triple Eye looks like home projection system, but is actually an awesome robotic vacuum with a built-in camera that can watch the roost while you’re away. You really can’t get much more amazing than cleaning the house, and having Wi-Fi capability to let you control it all from your smartphone. A…
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Don’t you love those products that are made to look like a specific object, but actually do something completely different? If so, I’d say that this Dust Extinguisher Mini Vacuum is perfect for you. It has a 4� nozzle that sucks up pesky crumbs, but doesn’t actually put out fires. For those of you with children, this will be a dream come true. It looks like a toy, and I’m about 90% certain that you could convince your kids that…
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If you followed cartoons and sci-fi books from several decades ago, you would believe that we all should have a robot doing the majority of our housework for us. Sadly, that is not the case. However, you can pretend that you have robotic helpers by getting a Robo Vacuum. This tiny little bot might not be able to perform a variety of functions, but it can keep your desk clean. Just insert a couple of AA batteries and push it…
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If you’ve ever seen someone make line art, then you know how unique and interesting the result can be. The process of creating these effects is not always an easy one. It takes a camera with the ability to take long-exposure shots, and some precise movement on the part of the person with the light source. Of course, with the right equipment, you can make some really cool art, without a bunch of flashy movements on your part. What you…
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When you need to save food for long periods of time, one of the smarter ways is to vacuum-seal it. This gets out all of the air, which helps to preserve the contents for much longer than other traditional storage methods. Unfortunately, doing this usually requires the use of special hardware and bags, which can cost more than you really want to spend. Of course, there’s always the DIY route, if you want to get the best of both worlds….
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Keeping things clean around the office means having the right tools to get the job done. For instance, a full-size vacuum is great for cleaning the floors, but what about smaller areas? You don’t want to drag out the large vacuum cleaner and put on all of the attachments for a tiny mess. What you really need is a Zamboni. Okay, you don’t need a real Zamboni, those are much larger than a vacuum, and would do far more harm…
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Vacuum cleaners come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but not many of them go out of their way to kill the germs in your home while your trying to suck up the dust. The Germ Eliminating Canister Vacuum will suck up all those killer dust bunnies, and use a UV-C light to eliminate all the germs lurking on the ground in the process. The UV light is similar to the technology used to sanitize hospital instruments. Up to…
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TweetForger has the potential to be used for very naughty things indeed. Just pop along to the site and enter in your desired tweet and username and out will pop a perfectly formed forgery of their ‘words’ as displayed to the public. The tweet never appears on anyone’s stream by the way, it’s all fakery. Who thinks of these things? Our artistic intent is to cause people to realize and think about just how subconsciously willing they are to suspend…
Read MoreDogs are a man�s best friends. They play with us, provide company, and even save us from time to time. Their poop however, is something that dog owners wish they could get around, or avoid altogether. If it sounds disgusting, it is exactly as gross as you think it is. To pick up after your pooch takes a dump is both humiliating, and has the potential to start up your gag reflex. A solution has finally been created that will…
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Sometimes in the winter there is nothing better than curling up next to a fireplace with some hot chocolate. The biggest downside of doing this is the fact that you actually need to own and maintain a fireplace. I’ve dealt with these in the past, and they can be messy and annoying to clean. I mean, those ashes have to go somewhere, right? Disposing of them usually means scooping them out with a tiny shovel into a bucket. Then you…
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