It takes more effort to use a toothpaste tablet than your standard toothpaste. You’ll want to chew it a few times and move the remnants of the powdered tablet around your mouth to get it all over versus unevenly dispersed. It’s not hard to do, but some aggressive chomps before brushing your teeth might not…
Think of an electric burner as a high-speed rail train. They’re slow to get going, but once they’re moving, they’re really moving. And they’re equally sluggish when it’s time to slow down again. A gas burner is more like a regular car. It’s fairly peppy off the line, but it maxes out at a more…
There’s always room to up your game, and there are quite a few additional tools that can help you make the best espresso possible. These are all tools you’d employ before the brew, setting the stage for the perfect extraction. Fellow Atmos Canister for Coffee Beans ($40): A vacuum canister is a great way to…
Yet this machine’s unforgivable sin is the lack of dishwasher-friendliness. It comes with a veritable stack of parts, yet none can go in the dishwasher. Of course a thermal carafe can’t go in there, but being able to throw the filter basket, either of the metal filters, and the showerhead in the dee-dub sure would…
What to use: Any soap specifically designed for automotive use will be mild enough to not damage the paint or strip the wax, and it won’t leave spots on your car’s finish. How to do it: Follow the guidance on soap; more isn’t better. The suds will loosen dirt and grime; use a soft sponge…
5. Fasten the Bolts to Secure the Blade Once you’re ready to tighten the bolt, put the work gloves back on. Reinsert the wooden block—on the opposite side of the mower deck this time—and tighten the bolt using a combination wrench. Some manufacturers recommend using a torque wrench for this task because overtightening a bolt…
Some e-bikes, regardless of where the motor is located, have a separate throttle control, typically a thumb-operated lever that applies electric power without the rider needing to pedal. This is handy for a quick, effortless takeoff, but it uses a lot more battery life than a pedal-assist setup, and that can limit the bike’s electric…
As a group, we were all of similar ability and speeds, so range rarely became an issue while skiing. When someone did fall back from the group, stop for a couple of minutes, or even turn a particularly big, rocky corner, we would get a “Jeremy is out of range” alert. The Milos work best…
you might think a “smart monitor” might have some tie-in to the smart home, but it’s more akin to modern-day smart TVs. LG’s MyView 4K Smart Monitor has a smart TV built into it, complete with a homepage of apps, just like your Roku or Google TV. “Can’t I just use a web browser?” you…
In my mind, GE is a manufacturer of big, boxy appliances. They’re the folks for reliable and relatively affordable stoves and the manufacturers of the monolithic silver Monogram-line fridge that I once carted across town with my brother-in-law. That kind of thing. I don’t usually think of them as Mr. Coffee’s competitors, yet their new…