Black & Decker "Motion-Activated" Cordless Screwdriver Review

Motion sensing technology is just about everywhere these days. It allows smartphone or tablet gamers to control on-screen action (or even pilot an RC airplane) by tilting or twisting the device, helps feed the digital music muse, and gives personal transport innovations like the Lit C-1 the ability to stand upright all by themselves. Now it's the turn of the best cordless drill and power screwdriver to break into this exciting and magical realm with the launch of the Gyro 4V MAX Lithium-ion Rechargeable Screwdriver from Black & Decker.

Porter-Cable Oscillating Multi-Tool Review

Being one of the last to the oscillating tool party has had its advantages for Porter-Cable and their new PC250MTK best multi tool. To start with, they bumped up the horse power to a larger 2.5 amp motor and added a 10' cord for better worksite maneuverability. The feel of the unit also seems a little more thought-out and comfortable, like they laid out all the competitors and said how can we do this better.

Kitty Tube Outdoor Cat House Review

Our beautiful feral cat just loves this outdoor cat house! Believe it or not, it has been a very cold winter in the South and this house has really been a life saver. We use the bed outdoors even though many recommend the straw. Our little girl just loves it and on really cold nights she gets a couple old down jackets that she can really snuggle deep in . The next morning I put my hand in where she was sleeping and it is pretty toasty after a night of below 20 degrees F. Unfortunately she has been using the insulation on the sides as a scratching post. My thought would have been to have a slot that the insulation was inserted into so a cat could not scratch it. This of course would require a new or modified mold. Price and being able to scratch the insulation into shreds is why I can't give this five stars.

Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd Generation) Review

While programmable thermostats are nothing uncommon these days, many users adjust the temperature manually utilizing the thermostat's basic feature only. On the other hand, it's certainly difficult to develop an appropriate program corresponding to the volatility of daily life. Designed by a team led by ex-Apple engineer Tony Fadell, the Nest Learning Thermostat offers a new take on automatic temperature adjustment which is why it is often referred to as the best programmable thermostat on the market. Featuring a simple knob-based design, the unit is capable of self-programming itself via a combination of its user's habits, activity sensors, and Internet-gathered weather information, thus increasing energy savings without much effort on the user's part.

Jura ENA Micro 9 Review

Jura makes some very popular coffee makers, and for good reason. They are high quality, very simple to set up and run, and most importantly the coffee is excellent. The Jura ENA Micro 9 was our choice for a couple of reasons. It is a bit more compact than some of the similarly priced options. It only makes one cup at a time but, in our experience, that's all you need for most homes. The milk intake is also conveniently located so it doesn't add to the width. As such the machine fits nicely into most small kitchens where space is a premium.