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Are Those USB Water Jug Pumps Actually Safe to Use

Are Those USB Water Jug Pumps Actually Safe to Use

I’ve done it. You’ve done it. We’ve all done that awkward, back-straining dance with a 5-gallon water jug, trying to hoist it onto a dispenser without creating a tidal wave in the kitchen. For years, the only alternative was a clunky, energy-guzzling water cooler that takes up precious floor space. Then, a few years ago, these tiny, USB-rechargeable water pumps started popping up everywhere online, promising a one-touch solution for under $25.

Is a $15 Water Pump the Best Kitchen Gadget You Are Not Using?

Is a $15 Water Pump the Best Kitchen Gadget You Are Not Using?

We’ve all been there. You’re staring at a full 5-gallon water jug, a behemoth of blue plastic that weighs a solid 40 pounds. The water cooler is empty, or you need to heave it onto the counter to refill the coffee maker. You brace yourself, do the awkward lift-and-tip, and hope you don’t send a gallon of water sloshing onto the floor.

What Should I Look For In An Immersion Blender For My Kitchen

What Should I Look For In An Immersion Blender For My Kitchen

You’ve been there. The soup is simmering perfectly on the stove, smelling incredible. Now comes the dreaded part: carefully ladling cup after scalding-hot cup into your big, clunky countertop blender. You pray you don’t splash liquid fire onto your hands, and then you have to pour it all back into the pot, creating a mountain of dishes.