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Packing Cubes - Travel Tetris
You may think that the whole "sitting on an overstuffed suitcase and barely being able to zip it up" thing is a movie cliche... until you try to pack for that week-long trip. Then you realize how much stuff you actually use on a day-to-day basis, and how unwieldy most of that stuff is. Getting it all to fit is like playing a game of Tetris, where you're required to fit odd shapes into one another, leaving no space unused.
Enter eBags' packing cubes. To me, these suitcase organizers seem like they'd just be excess baggage, but more than 4,000 travelers were enamored enough to write glowing recommendations on the site.
Basically, you pack your larger clothes (dresses, slacks, blouses) in the large cube, your undies, pj's and swimwear in the medium cube, and your toiletries, appliances, or cords in the small cube. Then, when you reach your final destination, boom-large cube goes in the closet, medium cube in the drawer, and small cube on the bathroom vanity. They do sound like they would make unpacking easier, but once you take the clothes out, wear them, get them all wrinkly and dirty, are they easy to repack?Being a Tetris master, I'm a pretty great packer but I'm admittedly a terrible repacker. As much as I'd like to think these cubes would work both ways, and that I'd have a nice, easy, throw-in-the-laundry-room cube instead of a suitcase full of balled up dirties to dig through when I get back home, I'm not sure I'm disciplined enough to make the most of these. Still, some reviews mention how helpful the packing cubes' accompanying tips guide is, so perhaps with the proper motivation, I could learn to become a cube packer. - Erin of SheFinds.com
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Remington's Quiet Lawn Mover
It's no surprise that this new Remington Cordless Push Mower earned recognition in Time's Style & Design issue. With a single charge, this electric lawn mower runs up to one hour. But best of all, it eradicates the annoying noise and pollution -- associated with gas-powered mowers -- from your mowing experience.
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The Weber Performer
The Weber Performer is not your typical charcoal grill. Featuring the Touch-N-Go gas ignition system, this heavy-duty grill includes a dual-purpose thermometer, work table, weather-protected storage container, and crack-proof wheels.
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The Zero-Gravity Lounge Chair
Kick back and relax in the comfortable -- and handsome -- Perfect Chair by Human Touch. This ergonomic marvel features an adjustable headrest cushion, a streamline contour, and a zero-gravity reclining option that will surely relieve tension in your body. Available in micro suede or leather.
posted by Arnold Chao | 05.22.09 2:43pm | Add a Comment (4) | Permanent Link-
Heated Towel Racks
Add a bit of luxury to your bathroom with a heated towel rack. With this inventive appliance, you can enjoy wrapping yourself in a dry, warm towel after every bath or shower. Offered in several finishes and styles, you'll easily find one that'll match your bathroom decor and size.
posted by Arnold Chao | 09.21.09 11:59am | Add a Comment (2) | Permanent Link-
Clorox Green Works
You don't have to use harsh chemicals to clean your home. Consider using Green Works by Clorox.
The eco-friendly product line, which includes a glass and surface cleaner and a bowl cleaner, harnesses the cleaning power of plant-derived acids, coconut-based agents, and other natural materials.
According to a housekeeper of Broomhuggers, Green Works cleans as well as conventional cleaners without leaving harmful residues.
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Tankless Water Heaters
It's all over the news: Tankless water heaters offer better energy efficiency than conventional storage water heaters. Unlike storage water heaters that continuously expend energy to heat stored water, tankless water heaters heat water only when hot water is in use. This technology can save you up to 50 percent on your hot water heating bill.
Tankless water heaters also:
- Provide an endless flow of hot water on demand, so you won't run out of hot water when you're using it.
- Last longer than storage water heaters because they use a flow-through technology that reduces unit corrosion and mineral buildup.
- Are compact and wall-mountable to save you floor space.posted by Arnold Chao | 05.22.09 2:43pm | Add a Comment (7) | Permanent Link-
Shop-Vac Vacuums
It's time for some spring cleaning. That mess in your car, garage, and patio has got to go, but don't use an indoor, upright vacuum to clean these areas up. Get a wet/dry vacuum by Shop-Vac to get the job done right. Shop Vac specializes in high-powered canister vacuums that are robust enough for heavy-duty, outdoor use.
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Wash It Clean
The biggest trend in washing machines these days is front-loading washers. These washers are more energy efficient, use less water, and are gentler on fabric than their top-loading counterparts. They are also much more expensive, but you may recoup part of the cost in rebates and lower utility bills.
posted by Holly Makris | 05.22.09 2:43pm | Add a Comment (0) | Permanent Link-
That Was a Clothes Shave!
Get rid of that annoying pilling on your favorite sweaters with the contemporary Piripicchio clothes shaver by Alessi. Featuring adjustable blades, this electric tool shaves off those unsightly pills in style.
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