When robotic vacuum cleaners first came out, many people thought that they were ultimately just a gimmick. The initial models, indeed, were difficult to operate and usually kept vacuuming the same corner of a room over and over. However, the technology required for robotic vacuum cleaners has drastically improved in recent years. As a result, …
Anyone who’s ever lived with a pet knows that, although you love them, they can be terrible for your air quality. Even those who don’t have a furry friend at home can still suffer from subpar air quality. Every spring, pollen fills the air and potentially activates allergies you might not remember from the year …
For big, nasty messes, there’s no replacement for a powerful vacuum, like a shop vac. But for everyday messes and maintenance, do you really want another bulky appliance? Standard home vacuums used to fill that niche. But they tend to take up a lot of space. Not too long ago, though, they were your best …
If you’re concerned about your home’s air quality, you’re not alone. Dust, pollen, and mold can call cause problems for people with allergies and asthma. Excessive levels can even cause trouble for people with healthy respiratory systems. Throw in chemicals like formaldehyde outgassing from upholstery, or secondhand smoke, and you’ve got a recipe for sickness. …
Digital picture frames have been around for well over a decade at this point. They’re a great way to share pictures with relatives, and they also give you more options. In the past, you’d need to choose between multiple pictures to decide what to frame. This was a simple matter of wall space. There are …