How Technology Can Keep You Safe
The world is a beautiful place, but there are also many dangers out there that you need to be aware of. No matter whether it's big or small, it's always wise to make sure you're one step ahead of taking…
Safety
Building a Disaster-Proof Smart Home
The following post is sponsored by Cummins. Making your home a smart home is one of the most popular upgrades you can make. The market is full of innovative new technologies, gadgets are reasonably priced, and you can install most…
The Top 5 Essentials for Summer Adventures
Ah, Summer. It’s the time of year when the weather is unpredictable, you can finally ride a real bike instead of a spin bike, and every day has the potential to look different than the last. For us, it’s the…
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Smart Home Stays Connected
The following post is sponsored by Cummins. Nothing feels quite as high-tech as a smart home. Upgrading your phone and computers is great, but the right smart home gadgets can make your house feel like something out of a sci-fi…
REVIEW: GoalZero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel
Here comes the sun (power). Have you ever thought how many crucial systems in your life rely on electricity? Something as simple as a prolonged power outage or a long camping trip can make you realize how quickly you’ve grown…
REVIEW: Ring Stick Up Cam
Security without wires. Living in the woods is really fun, until you realize how secluded you are. We’ve been at our new place for about a month now, and although we love seeing trees all around us instead of houses,…
REVIEW UPDATE: Canary Home Security
Better every day. We originally took at look at the Canary home security system earlier this year; at that time, we recommended it on a trial basis as we experienced some outages and bugs related to early software for a…
REVIEW: XY Find It Beacon
Disclaimer: The folks at XY Find It very kindly provided several bluetooth tags for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. It’s human nature to be forgetful. Although Evernote, Google Calendar, and 1Password have whipped my digital life…
REVIEW: Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight
Both bright and smart. Disclaimer: The folks at Leeo very kindly provided a Smart Alert Nightlight for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. Everyone wants to keep their family safe. From security gadgets to smart alarms, home…
REVIEW: Quirky+GE Tripper Door/Window Sensor
Always in the know. Sensors are a key component of the smart home. Almost every smart home gadget you buy these days includes at least a few sensors; thermostats can detect motion, locks detect tampering, and wall switches can detect…
