Brains Report

04/09/2025

Whether you want to get more out of your air conditioner or you're getting ready to uninstall it for the winter, you gotta clean that dang filter. Here's how to do it:

I used to be the guy who completely ignored his air conditioner until it gave up the ghost. That's expensive.It turns out that there's an effortless thing yo...

03/09/2025

From leaves in a plastic bag to the uber-fancy Sleep Number Climate360, here are the best mattresses for EVERY budget.

Here are links to the mattresses we talked about:-Zinus 12 Inch Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress: https://amzn.to/4l5502T-Nectar Classic Mattress: htt...

30/08/2025

Just in time for "I'm too hot. Oh crap, now I'm too cold" camping season, here's our review of the EcoFlow Wave 3 battery-powered portable air conditioner and heater. I'd say it's only a good option for a particular niche.

Buy the EcoFlow Wave 3 Portable Air Conditioner with Add-on Battery: https://amzn.to/4l6FIBFAt $1,450, the EcoFlow Wave 3 promises to revolutionize camping, ...

29/08/2025

We've gifted TheraBox to several women in our lives, and they've all been incredibly grateful to receive it. Consider it next time you're thinking about buying her a mop.

In this honest review, Brains Report unboxes a TheraBox monthly subscription box and tests whether this self-care subscription is actually worth your hard-ea...

27/08/2025

Person: What's the best air fryer?
Me: Instant Pot
Person: I said "AIR FRYER," not "Instant Pot"
Me: Right, Instant Pot.
Person: You're telling me a pressure cooker does the best job of air frying?
Me: No
Person: *smacks me in the face*

(see below for review)

22/08/2025

This is one of our most popular YouTube videos lately. If you've considered purchasing a freeze dryer, take a look!

Link to buy the Blue Alpine Freeze Dryer and get up to $40 off: bluealpinefreezedryers.com/BRAINSREPORTLet me tell you about my freeze-drying adventure (Spoi...

30/07/2025

So, portable air conditioners are popular but nowhere near as efficient as window ACs. Still, if you don't have a window that accommodates a window AC and want the best cooling option out there, check out this big boy.

Here's a link to where you can buy the Friedrich ZoneAire Inverter Portable Air Conditioner (ZHV16DA): https://amzn.to/4lGI8avLooking for a portable air cond...

29/07/2025

You've heard of Bear Grylls, right? Well, check out this Weber Grill! It actually tricks James into cooking all the time. Alright!

Here's a link to where you can buy the Weber Searwood XL 600 Pellet Grill: https://amzn.to/4lkJmZuThe Weber Searwood XL 600 promises to be the ultimate pelle...

28/07/2025

Who doesn't love a mocktail? OK, you alcoholics, settle down. Here's our first edition of the Mocktail Hour with special guest Erin Brains!

Link to Pallini Limonzero: https://amzn.to/4l0XS7TWe tested the Pallini Limonzero non-alcoholic limoncello so you don't have to...except you totally should! ...

25/07/2025

What's cooler than cool? A cooler that cools you! Check out our review!

We tested the cooler that promises to be an air conditioner. The Solo Windchill 47 claims to be a cooler and a portable climate control system that will keep...

24/07/2025

Cold plunging has taken the world by storm. We may have gotten addicted to it, too. Here's our favorite...and tips if you can't afford the price.

Buy the Sun Home Saunsa Cold Plunge Tub (Horizontal): https://sunhome.pxf.io/MAvv6KAfter months of testing cold plunge tubs, I keep coming back to this one. ...

27/06/2025

We're back, Baby!

Brains Report is back, Baby! After four years working full-time as a product reviewer at a major publisher, James (me) is back to deliver you the best combin...