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Reolink Argus MagiCam: FirstLook

October 18, 2026 // 0 Comments

When Wi-Fi security cameras became inexpensive, they became a great solution for DIY remote home monitoring. Remote home monitoring allows the homeowner to check in on things [...]

Graphene-X Merino Wool Tees: FirstLook

October 10, 2026 // 0 Comments

We have been singing the praises of merino wool for years. The reason? Merino wool shirts: absolutely do not smell even after being worn for days, dry quickly after washing, [...]

Reflection Frame: InTheWild

October 4, 2026 // 0 Comments

It has been nine months since we first set up the Reflection Frame. We were interested in the Reflection Frame because it uses e-paper instead of an LCD screen. Using e-paper [...]

Veise SmartLock: FirstLook

September 27, 2026 // 0 Comments

We installed a biometric lock a long time ago, before smart locks became widely available. After using one for a long time, we now know what features to look for in the next [...]

Beyond Test Kitchen: Flavor Explorer Pack

September 20, 2026 // 0 Comments

We don’t know when it happened, but apparently some of us now are experiencing the Alpha-gal syndrome. The allergic reaction is to the Alpha-galactose [...]

DaShield Ultimum Car Cover: FirstLook

September 13, 2026 // 0 Comments

Over the years, we have covered the car with outdoor covers from a lot of companies. Eventually, they all succumbed to the relentless beating from the Sun, the weather, and [...]

No Name car cover: 2021-2026

September 9, 2026 // 0 Comments

Our twenty-six-year-old Boxster has never seen the inside of a garage. The paint on the car, even after all this time, is still in great shape because we cover the car when [...]

Fall Gear 2026: Preview

September 7, 2026 // 0 Comments

It was a glorious month of visiting friends, lounging by the ocean, and eating fresh seafood! While we were on vacation, our RainyDayIntern was busy sorting and organizing [...]

On Vacation :-)

August 1, 2026 // 0 Comments

Have a great Summer!!! Reese is in charge until we return 🙂 FYI, he responds much more to tasty treats than to [...]

Summer wear 2026

July 25, 2026 // 0 Comments

Summer for us is all about being light, free, and no-fuss. The best summer clothing and footwear we look for reflect those qualities as well. For 2026, our recommendations [...]
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