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Wave to the Airthings Wave Mini to check the air quality in the room

NEWS – I’ve become a fan of Airthings products after reviewing their Wave radon detector last spring. That detector may have saved my life. More on that story in an update to my review coming soon, but the news for right now is that Airthings has added a new product to their line up called the Wave Mini. The Wave Mini is a small battery powered air quality monitor that you can put in various rooms throughout your home to keep an eye on the temperature, humidity, and Airborne chemicals (TVOCs) and track the levels. It might be strange to think of air pollution inside your home, but it exists and certain TVOCs can have a negative impact on your body if you’re exposed to them over time. The Wave Mini will show a visual indicator with a quick wave of your hand or by checking the mobile app and even works with Google Home and IFTTT so you can create custom alerts in the event of critical levels. The Airthings Wave Mini air quality monitor will be priced at $79 and will be available for pre-order beginning January 31 at airthings.com.

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Wave to the Airthings Wave Mini to check the air quality in the room originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 22, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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A humane trap that quickly dispatches mice and rats

NEWS – Let me begin by saying I do not like wild rats. They are filthy creatures that spread germs and disease, not to mention the damage they do to homes and farms. I have a separate studio building in my one acre backyard where I review and test audio gear as well as do freelance design. Unfortunately, half of my studio is an open area where I store all of the lawn equipment. And that’s where mice and (sometimes) rats hang out. I have tried various traps with varied success and am on the prowl for a trap that is consistently reliable and works well.

Recently, I came across this: the Goodnature A24 self-resetting trap. According to Automatic Trap Company, their A24 self-resetting trap is the world’s only pest trap that self-resets itself, offering control for months without monitoring or resetting. This can create time savings in pest management. The introduction of Goodnature’s traps means people no longer need to use glue traps, ineffective snap traps or harmful poisons. Targeting rats and mice, this weather-proof trap kills up to 24 rodents without toxins or electricity, automatically resetting itself after each CO 2-powered shot. Simply mount it, let the trap work, and then toss the remains (or, if installed outdoors, let scavengers do that for you.

The A24 trap is an effective, year-round rodent-removal solution that’ll work just as well in your garage as it will in a backyard mounted to a tree.

The multi-kill system is certified humane and effectively eliminates invaders on the spot, spring traps, and poisons. You’ll never have to track down a wounded or sick rodent—or worse, smell it rotting somewhere in your home. All you’ll have to do is refill the CO 2 canister after 24 shots and replace the bait every 6 months. A waterproof digital strike counter is included and makes monitoring the trap easy, especially if it’s installed outdoors.

Introduced in New Zealand, Goodnature’s A24 trap kills rats according to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) Guideline 09 and is certified humane. The Goodnature A24 self-resetting trap (with counter) sells for $199.99 and is available from Amazon. Visit www.automatictrap.com for more information.

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A humane trap that quickly dispatches mice and rats originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 20, 2019 at 8:31 am.

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Botto storage containers expand and shrink as needed

NEWS – It’s about time that food storage containers evolved. Botto containers are the first adjustable storage containers that expand and shrink to hold a little or a lot. Made of food-safe materials that are BPA, and phthalate-free, Botto containers come in two styles. There’s the clear variety that you see pictured here and a UV-blocking version that is harder to see through.

Each Botto air-tight container is designed to hold a little or a lot. It starts out as 16 oz (470 ml) and can grow to hold as much as 32 oz (960 ml). A special airlock inside the container pushes the air out as you compress the size. I thought the idea was terrific until I saw the price. Each standard (clear) container is $14.95 and if you want the Pro version which is darker plastic, the price jumps up to $22.95 each. YIKES! If the price doesn’t scare you away, you can read more about Botto containers by visiting thebotto.com and The Grommet.

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Botto storage containers expand and shrink as needed originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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This is the ceiling fan for people who don’t like ceiling fans

NEWS – If you have a room that could use some air movement to improve comfort but you don’t want a traditional ceiling fan, check out the Terna Collection from Kichler.  These light fixtures have vanes along the sides that replace the normal blades you see on a ceiling fan.  The fans have 3-speed Cooltouch cooling.  At only 15″ in diameter, the Terna is perfect for tight spaces, like over kitchen islands, pool tables, cocktail tables, office desks, in small kitchens, or in dining nooks.  The fixture hangs 19.75″ from the ceiling and weighs 15.87 lb.  It comes with LED lighting kit.

The Terna Collection is available in brushed nickel, oil-brushed bronze, or white for indoor areas for $399.00 or the same colors (no white) for porches for $419.00 at HomeClick.

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This is the ceiling fan for people who don’t like ceiling fans originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 27, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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The Egg on a Bagel Maker makes eating a hearty breakfast on the run easy

NEWS – They say that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But grabbing a delicious, hearty breakfast while you’re hurrying to get out the door in the morning isn’t easy. The Egg on a Bagel Maker makes it easier to do just that.

This handmade ceramic dish was designed to quickly and easily cook up a fresh bagel sandwich. And who doesn’t like bagels?

All you have to do is whisk some eggs into the dish and pop it into the microwave for 60 seconds.

If you want you can add some veggies and cheese, or if you’re watching your cholesterol, you can just use egg whites. When the eggs are done, they’re the perfect shape and size to put on a freshly sliced bagel, complete with the hole in the center. How egg-tastic is that?!

Each dish is handmade in New York using stoneware clay and then finished off with a food-safe glaze.

The Egg on a Bagel Maker is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

You can buy The Egg on a Bagel Maker for $25.00 from Uncommon Goods.

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The Egg on a Bagel Maker makes eating a hearty breakfast on the run easy originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 23, 2018 at 12:00 pm.

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