One of my most useful tools is invisible, infinitely recyclable, and free — well, in a sense. It’s AIR. You do need another substantial tool (compressor) to use it; but… Read the rest of the article: The joy of air compressors

Duralex is a French manufacturer of glassware, tableware and cookware. Picardie is one of the lines of of glassware they sell, and it is actually somewhat famous on their own,… Read the rest of the article: The original French tumbler, made by the company that invented tempered glass

After 5 years of pretty much exclusively using my Bodum teapot I have gotten so used to it I only notice the process when I’m not at home and have… Read the rest of the article: 34-ounce glass tea press for loose teas and tea bags

I have always hated Teflon pans even before hearing how bad it was for you. They just don’t hold up well and the alternative has always been keeping a very… Read the rest of the article: Scanpan Professional 9.5-Inch Fry Pan

Millions suffer in silence as the freakin’ MagSafe magnet in Mac notebooks turns out not to be strong enough, so every time you shift on the couch it falls out.… Read the rest of the article: Snuglet – prevent accidental power cable disconnects

The Gerber E-Z Out Jr Knife ($22) has been my daily carry knife for 16 years. It is a small light weight belt clip knife with a serrated blade that… Read the rest of the article: Gerber E-Z Out Jr Knife

Looney Pyramids (formerly known as “Icehouse Pyramids”) are a system of plastic board game playing pieces. They come in a variety of colors (10 are commonly available) and 3 sizes… Read the rest of the article: Looney Pyramids – invent your own games

First off, this leash is incredibly comfortable to hold. You wouldn’t think so by looking at it but I have walked, run, skied and bushwhacked with it in every season… Read the rest of the article: Flexi Freedom retractable cord dog leash

You don’t want to mess with your phone much while driving, period.

For years, I was frustrated by stripped screw holes, particularly with wooden doors. To get a screw to stay in the stripped hole, I stuffed wood pieces, plastic anchors, basically… Read the rest of the article: Cellulose fibre filler – cure for stripped screw holes in wood

I camp a lot and picked up six Power Pull bungee cords last year. I thought the pull ring was a good idea after having more than a few regular… Read the rest of the article: Bungee cords with a ring for gripping

There’s no end to the amount you can spend on gadgetry for child-rearing, and yet I’ve been amazed at the poor design and shoddy construction that seems to dominate even… Read the rest of the article: Best sippy cups for toddlers

It’s a bit weighty but has stood true through every scenario I have been able to expose it to.

I got the Schrade Key Chain Pry Tool as a birthday gift and it’s been on my keychain since. It’s about 3.25 inches long and about an inch at its… Read the rest of the article: Schrade Key Chain Pry Tool: a half-ounce multitool

I bought my first Zojirushi stainless steel mug as a Christmas gift for my wife. She likes to take a lot of coffee with her to work for the day,… Read the rest of the article: Zojirushi stainless steel mug: leakproof travel thermos

It doesn’t have stereo reception or digital tuning or even a darn clock, but my little Sony Pocket Radio has been going strong for a decade. A pair of AA… Read the rest of the article: Sony Pocket AM/FM Radio – $13 and no service contract!

I replaced my D battery Mag-Light with this small LED light that only needs AA batteries. I get whiter light, longer life, and more intensity. Tripod lights have always been… Read the rest of the article: Stanley Tripod Flashlight: Portable, hands-free LED lighting

This is a 5-inch diameter magnifying glass mounted on a swing arm, and the assembly has a vice clamp to mount itself to the edge of a table or desk.

A friend gave my dog the Hol-ee Roller ($6) in January, and my dog and I like it so much that I have since started to phase-out other dog toys.… Read the rest of the article: Hol-ee Roller – dogproof chew toy