Chad Ina

Forty-something years later, Chad still doesn't' know what he wants to do if he grows up. Raised around cars and trained in diesel mechanics, Chad has owned a successful detail shop, developed and sold software, led a K-9 SAR team, ridden the dot-com wave as a marketing & PR executive, led digital strategy teams at both large and small agencies, and now this. He digs Jeeps, off-road racing, football, photography, writing, making EDM, cranking metal, PC gaming, and a plethora of other contradictory things.

The Intelligent Steak Thermometer

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Here in Florida, it’s pretty much grilling season year-round. And to ensure our steaks are perfectly cooked, we always use instant-on digital thermometers. Then, we saw this little gadget: the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00U04R55E” locale=”US” tag=”garagespot05-20″ popups=”n”]SteakChamp Intelligent Steak Thermometer[/easyazon_link]. The SteakChamp goes into the side of the steak and measures core meat temperature along the entire … Read more

The World’s First Electronic Bumper Sticker

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If you’re like me, you’re not a fan of plastering cheesy bumper stickers all over your vehicle. Facebook, with its memes alone, has done enough to ensure that we all know exactly where people stand politically and socially with very little tolerance. Sigh. Alas, a company called Ultimation has developed the first digital bumper sticker to … Read more

The New WORX 2.5A Oscillating Multi-Tool

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Some of the most versatile tools in our shop are oscillating multi-tools. These super-useful tools allow us to cut, saw, sand, scrape, rasp, polish, shape, and remove grout or adhesives in tight places. There are a variety of oscillating tools available: corded and cordless, and 7 AMP and 2 AMP, to name a few. Depending on … Read more

Smart Irrigation Systems

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Looking to up your yard watering game? Look no further; we've got you covered! Here are the best smart irrigation systems out there!

FlexVolt from DeWALT – The Only Battery to…

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For almost two months, there’s been a bunch of build-up, hype and predictions around a marketing campaign from DeWALT using the hashtag #worldsfirst, which was to be revealed today. Since DeWALT has made a big deal about this (and it is very cool and we will cover it more in-depth later), we’ll play along and … Read more

The World's First Smart Hoist Makes Overhead Garage Storage Plain and Simple

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Looking to declutter your garage? GarageSmart's MyLifter® smart overhead storage technology might be the perfect solution for you! It's a small and simple solution, yet very powerful — connecting a few units together yields excellent lifting capacity. You can also control it with a smartphone app, meaning there is no remote to lose!

The Perigon Digital HD Rearview Mirror Eliminates Blind Spots

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If you’re a regular here at GarageSpot, you probably know we’re big fans of innovators and startups. We’re always on the lookout for cool Kickstarter campaigns and the like, particularly within the automotive space. Recently, a tip came in about a new startup called Perigon Automotive Technologies who have developed a seemingly simple idea that makes … Read more

Because it’s Flag Day (and My Birthday) ?

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I’m not really a high-n-mighty American Flag policing kinda guy, but I was born on Flag Day, have an immense amount of respect for those who’ve served so we can fly the American Flag, and do get frustrated when I see people abuse it—particularly those who wear it on stage or when Governors lower it … Read more

A Big Tool Rack

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Shortly after we posted our article covering the new Big Kat Carrier, someone sent a tip to us about another cargo carrier, but one that was designed for compact tractors and much heavier-duty work around a larger property—a farm, ranch or several-acre yard. The new BigToolRack attaches to a tractor the way any trailer would, adding much-needed storage … Read more