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The Rolgear multi-bit ratchet screwdriver is buttery smooth and quiet

If you ever used a ratchet screwdriver, you know that they can be quite cumbersome. The Rolgear multi-bit silent ratchet screwdriver puts a new twist on the ratchet screwdriver. Unlike typical ratchet screwdrivers, Rolgear uses roller-bearing technology instead of gears.

No gears, no problem

The benefit of roller-bearing technology is both faster and smoother movement. There’s no lost motion trying to get to that next gear, resulting in less effort on your part. And no gears means no noise.

The screwdriver can be used in three different positions, forward, reverse and locked. In the locked position the Rolgear operates as a standard screwdriver.

A simple turn of a knob adjusts the direction of the ratchet.

The screwdriver’s rounded triangular shape prevents it from rolling out of reach. The cushioned handle also doubles as bit storage, storing 7 double-ended bits. To access a different bit take the working bit and use it to push the stored bit forward. An embedded magnet holds the bit in place until you’re ready to use it.

The Rolgear multi-bit ratchet screwdriver comes with a Lifetime warranty on the ratchet mechanism and is available for $24.99 on Amazon.

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Give a little stability and extra leak-proofing to those indoor puppy training pads

We never had to use puppy pads for our dog, Teddy.  He was house trained from the moment his feet hit the floor.  But now that Teddy is 12.5 years old, he can’t quite wait as long as he used to for a trip outdoors.  Making it even harder is that he now has to wait for a busy elevator to make its way to us for the long trip down before he can get outside.  We decided to make it easier for him and us by keeping some puppy pads on hand.  Problem is those things are small and get easily wadded up while he’s twirling around to find just the perfect spot, meaning he would miss the pad entirely sometimes.  I found the IRIS Pad Floor Tray, and it solved our problems.

The Floor Tray consists of a plastic pan with non-skid rubber feet on the bottom to prevent leak through.  It has a raised rim and plastic nubs around the edges of the pan.  There’s a white plastic frame that fits over the raised rim and snaps on to hold the pad in place.  The tray measures 25.5″ x 18.9″ x 1.75″ and is designed to work with the regular-sized IRIS Neat ’n Dry pet training pads.  The pads are held snugly by the floor tray, so Teddy can twirl to his heart’s content without wadding up the pad at all.  The area is a little small for an adult dog, even a little 16-pounder like Teddy, so I bought a second tray.  I just put them side-by-side, and he has plenty of room to walk around for all his business.

The IRIS Neat ‘n’ Dry pet training pads are available to auto-ship from Amazon, so I don’t even have to remember to re-order them.  The IRIS Pad Floor Tray is $9.39 at Amazon.

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The PLX Devices Kiwi 3 OBDII tool will allow you to just relax and drive


As summer approaches, I eagerly look forward to the chance to take a nice scenic road trip, especially when it offers the opportunity for amazing photography. Since I lease my vehicles, I prefer to use an older one that I own or one that a friend owns so that mileage is not an issue.

I have been in situations before when I was enjoying a road trip, and right in the middle of the excitement, the car decided to break down and to “throw a wrench” in my plans. While some breakdowns cannot be avoided, there are others that can be if we are aware of the problem ahead of time or get a discernible warning.

The PLX Devices Kiwi 3 offers a convenient and relatively inexpensive way of knowing about some of the meaningful car issues in advance. It is a Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool for Android, Apple, and Windows Mobile. It promises to provide us with real-time data, performance meters, fuel efficiency info, catalytic converter temperature, coolant temperature and lots more information, all via this small and compact device, and an app for our smart devices. It claims to be “compatible with all cars and consumer trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996”, and to “support the 3rd party apps Torque, Harry’s Lap Timer, DashCommand, OBD Car Doctor, OBD Auto Doctor, Carista, and Shift OBD (Download on iTunes and Google Play).”

If you would like to purchase the PLX Devices Kiwi 3 Bluetooth OBD2 OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool, you can pick one up on Amazon for $99.95.

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BIC pen with 3 colors of ink pens and a mechanical pencil built in

I love writing with BIC pens – the ink flows smoothly and evenly, and their blue ink is my favorite.  There’s only one problem.  The normal, clear-body pens are too thin for me to hold comfortably.  When I discovered those thick barrel 4-color multi-pens from BIC, I was in love.  They were comfortable to hold, and they had four colors in one convenient package.  They really appealed to the office-supply geek in me.  What could be better?  Well, including a mechanical pencil is apparently the one thing that could make those BICs even better.

The BIC 4-Color 3+1 Ball Pen and Pencil has the same thick barrel I was acquainted with, but the barrel is white and silver instead of white and blue.  You’ll still find the black, red, and blue pens, but the green has been replaced with a mechanical pencil.  The pens are medium point (1.0mm), and the pencil lead is 0.7mm #2 HB graphite.  The little plastic loop on top has been replaced with a clicker to advance the lead; it’s topped with an eraser for the pencil.  Twelve leads and five erasers are included with the purchase.  The BIC 4-Color 3+1 Ball Pen and Pencil is $2.87 at Amazon.  It ships for free with a $25.00 order.

You’ll also find 4-color Ball Pen Refills at Amazon for $26.49 with 12 each of the black, blue, red, and green inks.

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The Mount Genie Smart Home Shelf is smart decor for smart devices


In today’s technology-driven world that is constantly evolving and redefining the way we live, smart devices have become an integral part of our home environment, and as such, their designs must adhere to the decor demands of consumers. In an effort to comply, many companies have come up with creative ideas to make sure that the devices blend into any décor.

Mount Genie is one such company that has introduced several mounting products for voice assistants and other smart technology, including the Smart Home Shelf geared towards residential customers.
The Smart Home Shelf goes on either side of your wall outlet and installs in seconds. It creates a decorative space for you to place any device such as “Amazon Echo, Google Home, Nest, security cameras and more.” It includes a built-in custom cord holder that nicely hides any wires for a clean look, and it “comes with three additional short cords designed to be used with USB outlets so plugs aren’t lost”.

It is important to note that to use the Smart Home Shelf, you must purchase a décor outlet for it. The décor outlet can be purchased from any home improvement store for about $2 and are easy to install.

If you would like to purchase the Mount genie Smart Home Shelf, you can pick one up on Amazon for $13.99.

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