Reviewed in Recomendo #440: This spray prevents spiders from building webs around windows, outdoor furniture, and plants using only peppermint oil as its active ingredient.
Reviewed in Recomendo #94: This hardware device provides secure offline storage for digital currencies, protecting thousands of different cryptocurrencies from online threats while maintaining an easy-to-use interface.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This tool combines two essential camping implements—a Bowie knife and a sharp saw—in one compact design that rotates 180 degrees with a simple trigger mechanism.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This container allows you to steam-cook vegetables like carrots and brussels sprouts while providing adjustable venting control through a toggle switch that lets you manage steam release during heating.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This lead holder allows you to control exactly how much lead extends from the tip by pressing a button, unlike regular mechanical pencils that only advance lead in fixed increments.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This putty allows you to make structural repairs in areas where traditional glue or tape cannot grip, such as broken hinges or irregular surfaces, by providing a moldable material that hardens into a strong bond.
Reviewed in Recomendo #383: Uses rotating paddles instead of traditional bristles to effortlessly glide through knots and mats in hair without the painful tugging of regular brushes.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This double-sided foam tape creates permanent, weld-strength bonds between virtually any materials including plastic, metal, glass, and concrete without requiring screws, nails, or other mechanical fasteners.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This compact multi-tool fits in a watch pocket and is small enough to carry everywhere while still providing essential functionality for daily tasks.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This magnetic bit holder enables precise screw driving and removal in tight corners by securely holding bits in place while working in confined spaces.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This method allows you to refill carbonation cartridges yourself instead of having to purchase new ones each time they're empty.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This podcast episode helps listeners identify which household tools are worth keeping long-term and how to curate a collection of durable, useful items that will serve future homeowners well.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This electronic board provides a low-threshold entry point for kids to quickly engage with programming and electronics projects, offering Arduino-like functionality in a more accessible format for educational workshops.
Reviewed in Recomendo #263: This reusable silicone mat provides a non-stick surface that eliminates the need for parchment paper or cooking sprays when baking, making cleanup easier and reducing waste.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This telescoping inspection tool allows users to visually examine hard-to-reach areas and tight spaces by extending its adjustable handle and angling the magnifying mirror for clear viewing of otherwise inaccessible components.
Reviewed in Recomendo #32: This game challenges players to predict the most common Google search autocomplete suggestions, turning everyday search behavior into an entertaining guessing game.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This brush pen combines actual bristles with replaceable ink cartridges to deliver precise, tactile brush strokes perfect for detailed character work, sketching, and artistic applications.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: These compact spiral notebooks allow you to quickly capture ideas and observations anywhere by fitting conveniently in your pocket for instant access whenever inspiration strikes.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This magnetic wristband keeps screws, nails, and other small metal hardware pieces conveniently attached to your wrist while working, eliminating the unsafe practice of holding them in your mouth.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This folding device allows you to make toast directly over a campfire or gas stovetop, providing a simple way to enjoy hot bread while camping or cooking outdoors.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This ladder allows you to adjust each side to different lengths independently, making it possible to work safely on uneven surfaces like stairs or sloped ground where a traditional ladder wouldn't be stable.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This measuring tape features an acrylic-coated steel blade that provides durability and smooth operation for accurate measurements up to 25 feet.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This lightweight stove eliminates the need to carry fuel or fuel containers by burning natural materials like twigs and debris found along the trail.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This chisel knife combines the cutting versatility of a straight blade with the precision chiseling capability of a squared-off tip, making it effective for both general cutting tasks like opening boxes and detailed woodworking projects.
Reviewed in Recomendo #399: This industrial-strength cleaner effectively removes sticky grease, paint, glue, ink, and grime from hands that ordinary soap cannot clean off.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This ultra-portable wireless keyboard allows you to type comfortably on tablets and phones while maintaining the tactile experience of physical keys instead of relying on touchscreen typing.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: The unique finger-loop design enables completely tactile head shaving without needing a mirror, allowing users to shave effectively in the shower or even in complete darkness.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: Creates incredibly strong bonds between plastic pieces by using a rotary tool to friction-weld plastic rod material directly into joints, effectively repairing broken 3D prints or combining separate plastic components.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This mechanical pencil automatically rotates the lead while writing to maintain a consistently sharp point, eliminating the blunt chisel shape that causes messy, imprecise lines with regular mechanical pencils.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This gaming mouse provides highly customizable controls with excellent ergonomics and a very sensitive, precise laser sensor that enhances gaming performance across different game types.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: These scrapers effectively remove burnt and stuck food from curved pan edges without scratching cast iron or non-stick surfaces, thanks to their different-sized corner radii that match various cookware shapes.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: Packs five essential functions into a 2.3-inch frame that's smaller than a pinkie finger, making it perfect for everyday carry without adding bulk to your pocket or keychain.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This clear, removable caulk seals drafty window gaps for winter and peels off cleanly in spring without damaging painted
or stained wood surfaces.
Reviewed in Recomendo #286: This double-sided tape creates bonds as strong as screws or nails without requiring holes, while remaining removable and providing a clean, fast mounting solution for heavy objects.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This backpack provides decades of reliable use backed by a lifetime warranty that includes free factory repairs for damaged components like zippers.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This liquid plastic welder solidifies in just 4 seconds when exposed to UV light and can bond wood, plastic, and metal materials together.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This tool allows you to easily pull snagged threads back into fabric to repair small frays in clothing, furniture, and upholstery without needing sewing skills or patches.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This cutting tool delivers faster, more accurate, and safer cuts through multiple materials like paper, vinyl, cardboard, and fabric compared to traditional razor blades, especially for making perfectly straight long cuts.
Reviewed in Recomendo #103: These cubes compartmentalize clothing and accessories into separate sections within your suitcase, making it easy to locate specific items without unpacking everything and keeping your luggage organized throughout your trip.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: These disposable ear plugs provide reliable sound blocking for focused work and better sleep without the worry of dead batteries or losing expensive equipment.
Reviewed in Recomendo #309: These donut-shaped cushions provide cats with a cozy, secure sleeping space that encourages relaxation and allows multiple cats to snuggle together comfortably.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: This packable backpack stores inside its own built-in pouch to take up minimal space until you need it to unfold into a full-size, waterproof backpack for carrying extra items.
Reviewed in Cool Tools: The included picks make it easy to extract stubborn Christmas tree light bulbs by providing leverage, and can also be used as a universal tool for cleaning crevices and removing fuses.
