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Offbeat things for your home - a list by alesia121

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Interesting and useful things for your home that you probably won't find at your neighborhood big-box store.

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I was skeptical of this until I was given one for Christmas but after only a few uses it was easy to agree that it absolutely ROCKS!

This combination walking stick/monopod/tripod is amazing - it uses magnetic force (perfectly safe for digital media, by the way!) to make attaching and removing the camera from the tripod quick and painless. I never used the tripod I had because it was too bulky to carry and hard to maneuver, and even the monopod I had wasn't as useful as I expected. While it was easier to maneuver than the old tripod, it was still a pain to carry and I never had it with me when I needed it. The great thing about this device is that it does double duty - in seconds your walking stick/monopod turns into a stable tripod that takes up very little space.

This device has changed the way I take pictures - it's really great. And it comes with a travel case that allows you to take it as part of your carry on luggage when you travel.

I also like that it doesn't take up much space to use or to store.

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TrekPod™ provides a unique multi-function solution that is portable, stable and quickly interchangeable.

The TrekPod light-weight tripod/monopod/hiking & /wading staff converts from hiking mode to tripod in seconds, and attaches your camera or observation optics via the fully integrated quick-release MagMount™ system instantly.

TrekPod with MagMount allows you to take your outdoor experience to a new level. Enjoy more comfortable hiking, fatigue-free photography and observation and get the shots never before possible!

Go farther, see more, carry less.

Updated Mar 12, 2008

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Kone by Dirt Devil [+ Karim Rashid]

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I was skeptical until someone gave me one for Christmas.... now I love it! It looks cool and works great. I keep mine near the sofa for all the leftover crumbs that follow eating in front of the TV.

Stylish and functional - you gotta love it!

Updated Mar 13, 2008

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Butter Keeper

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an excellent solution for those of us who prefer room temperature butter and unsalted butter... this european style butter keeper allows you to keep butter fresh and safe at room temp. The dome with the butter inverts into the square container that has a small amount of water added.. the water provides an airtight seal, preventing oxidization and spoilage!

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Paperweights

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2 people recommended this item

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pretty glass paperweights would look great on any desk.

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Gadget Charging Valet

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tired of all the plugs and outlets necessary for your high tech life? this gadget charging valet hids the cords and adapters and lets you charge up to 3 gadgets, plus it holds change and other items. Much nicer to look at than a tangle of cords.

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Bamboo Screen

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3 people recommended this item

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i love the way this eco friendly rolling room divider looks.

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Bamboo Shower Caddy

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2 people recommended this item

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it's naturally resistent to water and it has antibacterial properties to ward off mildew and mold.

Updated Mar 14, 2008

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Easy Dryer: Portable Electric Clothes Dryer NewDavincis.com, Great Inventions and P

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this looks fascinating! I wish I had owned one back in college - it might have saved all those clothes that the dorm dryer over-heated to a crisp.

Updated Mar 19, 2008

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ShowerBow Curtain Expander

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Okay --- I was very skeptical, especially when I took this plastic contraption out of it's 10x10 box. When I installed it in under 5 minutes, I began to have a little hope, but I wasn't sure. All it took was one shower to make me a believer!!!! Now I list it as one of those products that I never knew how much I needed it until I got it.

I didn't even realize that I felt closed in or claustrophobic in my shower until I experienced how much BETTER I felt with the ShowerBow in place. It really does make the shower feel larger and roomier... no elbows hitting the plastic, no blowing showering curtain with every draft. And in my tiny, tiny, 1930's bathroom, every bit of space counts.

I was also worried about how it would look when not in use, but it is not a problem. It does mostly hide out of the way behind the shower curtain, and the part that shows is minimal.

I love it and so does everyone else who has showered at my house since I've had the ShowerBow in place.

Updated Mar 25, 2008