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Useful items to have around the house

By Erica Navarro

Are you the type of person that’s always on the go, isn’t a fan of waiting, and is looking to significantly cut the time it takes to charge your electronic devices? Perhaps you’re preparing for a romantic night or hosting an event but don’t know how to create the right ambiance. Have health and safety have been on your mind, and you want a multipurpose tool that will keep you and your family safe, or have you been looking for a way to relieve elbow tension? Be prepared for power outages or any upcoming family road trip in your RV. Below are five useful items to have around the house and beyond.

For fast charging: This 30W USB charger comes with a three-year warranty, has dual ports, and is compatible with several phones and electronic devices. It is quality made and provides charging abilities up to 80% in an hour. Compared to 20W models, the 30W makes charging time twice as fast. While most chargers have the same two USB ports, the PD and QC USB ports on this one allows charging for both standard and new devices.
$17 from Amazon

For ambiance: These LED light strips have self-adhesive tape, a timer that can be used to set lights on and off or change colors, and come in 65 or 100 feet, depending on the room you want to spruce up. Colors, brightness, modes, and timers can all be adjusted by remote control or through their app on your smartphone. You’ll be able to set the right ambiance and even sync lights to flow with the rhythm of the music.
$23 from Amazon

For health and safety: Keep everyone’s temperature in check with this forehead thermometer. It has an infrared sensor to ensure temperatures are taken free from contact; has one-second reading and three-color modes. Use it for your family, children, or yourself. You can even use this thermometer to check the temperature of food, different rooms in the house, and liquids. Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius while keeping the last 50 readings stored in its memory to review later if needed.
$20 from Amazon $24 from Walmart

For stressed muscles: Whether you have tennis elbow, spend your day typing behind a desk, or want additional support, this adjustable elbow wrap is perfect. It is made from a breathable fabric, is comfortable, and comes with a one-year warranty that includes replacement. Inside the elastic neoprene band is a built-in gel pad that will provide further support and compression. This band will get you back to lifting weights, working out, or your day job and help ease any pain.
$20 from Amazon $27 from Walmart

For emergencies: This heavy-duty generator power cord is a must-have in case of an emergency. It is weather-proof and can work in temperatures that range from negative 40 to 194 degrees Fahrenheit. You can choose between 25 or 50 feet, depending on your needs, and use it to power your home, RV, vehicle, and more. It has durable copper wires and has 50 amps, a voltage of 250, and 12500 watts.
$81 from Amazon $102 from Newegg

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We look for useful products that work as intended and keep our families safe. Whether it is fast-charging devices, hosting a celebratory gathering, checking our family’s temperature, relieving stressed-out muscles, or keeping the power on, these items are perfect additions to have in our homes. Charge twice as fast, set the right mood, keep your family members’ health a priority, alleviate elbow pain, and always be prepared if your power goes out.

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