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For many people, there will never be a need to get an ultra-accurate humidity reading. Sure, you might turn on a humidifier if the air is too dry, or run a dehumidifier in a damp basement. But very few people care whether their indoor humidity is 58 or 60 percent. That said, there are a number of reasons you might want a very accurate reading. …

Most of us have a few tools around the house. At minimum, we’ve got a few screwdrivers, wrenches, and other basic hand tools. But in a world that’s going increasingly electronic, having a multimeter is almost incredibly essential. Basic multimeters are capable of measuring voltage, resistance, and current. Both voltage and resistance can be measured by simply touching the probes across the circuit. Want to …

Whether you’re working deep in a crawl space or underneath a vehicle, a magnetic LED work light can come in handy. Offering bright illuminance to virtually any dark environment, these useful lights are designed for high-efficiency and ease of use. Having the ability to stick it on any magnetic surface is a huge bonus. Additionally, LEDs use only a fraction of energy when compared to …

You need to gauge the direction and speed of the wind, but you probably don’t want to have and rely on your best judgement. To get the job done properly, you need an anemometer. Anemometers are used in a huge variety of different circumstances. They’re used for shooting, hunting, controlling air pollution, accounting for engineering hazards, monitoring wind turbines, or simply studying the effect of …

There are endless things you can do with a hook. Whether for home or commercial purposes, they provide a simple solution for hanging things. Recently, we encountered an awesome new gadget; heavy-duty magnetic hooks. Not only are they actually practical, they’re really not too expensive. If you have a metal surface; like your refrigerator, filing cabinet, wall or ceiling, you can quickly attach without any …