You know that saying about how the Swiss do and make everything better? Chocolate, “banking,” watches, trains, skiing… You can add one more to that list: espresso machines. This is where Jura Elektroapparate makes its grand entrance (cue perfectly choreographed snow flurries, the sound of alpine bells, oh and Roger Federer [1], smiling and sipping a cappuccino). […]
Best Double Sleeping Bag for Backpacking
Cuddle on the trails? Aha, yes, why not. Two are better than one, especially when they sleep together in the best double sleeping bag for backpacking, under the miracle blanket of heaven spread with sparkling, twinkly stars. If you go hiking with your partner, why sleep separately while you sleep together at home? Share a […]
How to Choose the Best Drip Coffee Makers – and What to Look for Before You Buy
Nobody talks much about drip brewers these days. Mostly the focus is on single-serve coffee makers. And then there are real coffee enthusiasts who would rather talk about their French press, Chemex brewer or Hario dripper. Drip coffee makers have that old-school feel about them. Not as old-school as percolators, but getting close. And that’s […]
The Best Black Friday TV Sales and Deals 2019
If you’re thinking of buying a new TV, you might want to wait for this year’s Black Friday TV deals. That’s when retailers drop TV deals to the lowest price of the year. A longtime staple of Black Friday deals, TV sales haven’t gone away, even as retailers have extended sales to nearly every other type […]
How to Buy a Laptop on Black Friday & Cyber Monday
With Black Friday fast approaching, anybody and everybody in the market for a new laptop would be well advised to have their mouse finger primed. There are very serious savings to be had on such a big-ticket item as a laptop on Black Friday and its Cyber Monday deal-busting sibling. But knowing you want a new laptop is a […]