Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

The computer-controlled REC TEC wood pellet grill averages 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from nearly 250 customers (93% rate it 5 stars - read reviews) and promises to change the way you eat. The grill ...