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You’re headed off on a four-day trip to see a friend, so who’s going to take care of your pets? Paying pet-sitters can be costly. But what if you didn’t have to worry about stepping out for a few days? What if you only had to spend a quarter of the time on feeding? That would be a bit like having training wheels for your …

Until a couple of years ago, cordless vacuum cleaners had suction that was pretty unimpressive. But over the past couple of years, lithium-ion batteries have gotten much better, and much cheaper. Meanwhile, engineers have been getting a little more innovative in finding new ways to create effective vacuums. Which is a big part of the reason why it’s getting easier to find some fairly formidable …

Cordless vacuum cleaners tend to have weaker suction, which makes them weaker vacuums. Because creating strong suction requires a lot of energy, and that can be straining for battery-powered devices. In the interests of having a vacuum last longer than 5 minutes, most portable vacuum manufacturers create equipment that’s only capable of modest suction power. But depending on the mess, weaker suction can be a …

It doesn’t matter if you live in the pristine countryside, or you live in a large city. You’re going to be able to find good reasons to run an air filter. That’s true for people who have issues with allergens like pollen, and it’s true for people without any allergic issues whatsoever. But many people believe the classic air filter can be improved. Can it? …

There are many benefits to owning an effective garage door keypad, some of which include the ability to access your garage with as much convenience and security as possible. You can grant access to whoever you choose by simply offering them a security pin, and due to advanced security features on many of them, it’s nearly impossible for criminals to ‘hack them’ and enter your …