Gadget reviews

Once a week I dig into a device that helps people plan spaces, choose gear, or design with more confidence. Clear specs, who it is for, and honest trade-offs.

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24 August 2026Laser measures for renovations and furniture planning
Top 5 laser measures for renovations and furniture planning
Tape measures lie when rooms are open and furniture is heavy. Five laser distance meters for renovations and furniture planning: overall, corners, outdoor, durable jobsite, and value.
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17 August 2026Soundbar home theater for open-plan living
Top 5 soundbar home theater systems for open-plan living
This roundup is for soundbar-based home theater (bar, wireless sub, optional rears), not a traditional receiver and speaker stack. Five picks for open kitchens and lounges: overall, expandability, cinema punch, style, and value.
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17 August 2026Receiver-based home theater for open-plan living
Top 5 home theater receivers for open-plan living
This roundup is for receiver-based home theater (AV receiver plus separate speakers), not a soundbar package. Five AVRs for open lounges: overall, expandable Atmos, slim living-room design, multi-room MusicCast, and value.
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3 August 2026Paint colour matchers
Best tools to measure wall paint colour
Phone cameras guess. These pocket colour sensors seal out room light, read the surface with their own LEDs, and hand you real paint codes from major brands.
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29 July 2026Small room projectors
Top 5 projectors for small rooms
My shortlist of the best projectors for apartments, bedrooms, and tight lounges: one overall winner, then four specialists for throw distance, portability, brightness, and value.
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28 July 2026Series launch
Welcome to ToolzWorx gadget reviews
I'm starting a weekly series of gadget reviews: practical takes on devices that help you plan rooms, choose displays, light spaces, and design with more confidence.
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