Keep your tools, gardening supplies, cold weather clothes, enormous stash of drugs — whatever — safe and sound inside a Rubbermaid ActionPacker ($26-$94). Available in a variety of capacities, from 8-48 gallons, these rough and rugged storage containers feature weather-resistant construction, tough, lockable latches, double walls for added strength, and a 6-year warranty.
SaveSince you've gone green and started harvesting your own vegetables and tending your own crops, it's about time you updated to eco-friendly tools to boot. Tubtrugs ($11-$16) are affordable, lightweight polyethylene containers made from 80-100% recycled materials, perfect for toting garden supplies, carrying soil, transporting water, or moving fertilizer. (Not to mention countless uses indoors.) Incredibly strong yet completely flexible, Tubtrugs are molded to stack and snap back into shape even after serious yard usage. And because they won't melt in the sun or freeze in the frost, they can be left outdoors all year long.
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A testament to minimalism, the Horizontal Shoe Rack ($110-165) suspends your shoes above the floor, creating the illusion that they're floating in mid-air, while making for easy sweeping or vacuuming below them. Mounted simply on the wall, the stainless steel rack is easy to install and available in a large and small size. And you can always add a second one later as your shoe collection grows.
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We suggest you try to salvage your own locally first, but if you're hard up for some grade school style, these Vintage Steel Lockers ($2,495) will do the trick. The reclaimed steel lockers have been completely refurbished, and provide ample storage for all your gear.
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Some products take "industrial" design more literally than others, as is the case with Pandora ($TBA). These shipping container-style storage units from Sander Mulder look and feel the part, with steel and glass heavy-duty construction, multiple colors and sizes, and stackability that will instantly make your garage or basement more container ship-y. [Thanks, Tim]
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Wouldn't it be nice to have some quick-access storage in your living room? Well, the Taka Trunk ($500) has you covered. Made of sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, this refashioned steamer trunk has three hinged lids that reveal tons of room for stuff like games, CDs and DVDs, books, and wine, spirits and barware. A small drawer in the front is perfect for remotes and other small junk. And last but not least, there's also a secret compartment in the center for other types of stash.
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Since you can't very well score a vintage airline stewardess (okay, maybe you can, if you want to test your pickup lines over at the retirement home), a Vintage Airline Food Cart ($1450) seems like the next best thing. Retired from active duty, these versatile carts offer a retractable serving tray, 14 tracks for drawers or shelves, locking bottom wheels, and authentic blemishes to remind you of their former lives. A great addition to your crib.
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Perfect for an entryway, the ceramic Hookbox ($98) is a combination hook and storage container for mail and other small stuff. It's available from Design Within Reach in white with black or red inside. [via]
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Inspired by the ancient Roman wall-building technique known as "opus incertum," the Opus Shelving System ($450) will have your crib looking like a palace in no time. The durable shelving is made from 100% recyclable polypropylene — the same material used to make motorcycle helmets — and can be used outdoors and in wet environments. [via]
Some products take "industrial" design more literally than others, as is the case with Pandora ($TBA). These shipping container-style storage units from Sander Mulder look and feel the part, with steel and glass heavy-duty construction, multiple colors and sizes, and stackability that will instantly make your garage or basement more container ship-y. [Thanks, Tim]
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Wouldn't it be nice to have some quick-access storage in your living room? Well, the Taka Trunk ($500) has you covered. Made of sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, this refashioned steamer trunk has three hinged lids that reveal tons of room for stuff like games, CDs and DVDs, books, and wine, spirits and barware. A small drawer in the front is perfect for remotes and other small junk. And last but not least, there's also a secret compartment in the center for other types of stash.
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We suggest you try to salvage your own locally first, but if you're hard up for some grade school style, these Vintage Steel Lockers ($2,495) will do the trick. The reclaimed steel lockers have been completely refurbished, and provide ample storage for all your gear.
Save
Inspired by the ancient Roman wall-building technique known as "opus incertum," the Opus Shelving System ($450) will have your crib looking like a palace in no time. The durable shelving is made from 100% recyclable polypropylene — the same material used to make motorcycle helmets — and can be used outdoors and in wet environments. [via]
Perfect for an entryway, the ceramic Hookbox ($98) is a combination hook and storage container for mail and other small stuff. It's available from Design Within Reach in white with black or red inside. [via]
SaveKeep your arsenal of firearms safe, secure, and ready for a midnight invasion with the BedBunker ($2,200-$4,000). Boasting a powder-coated 10 gauge steel body, quarter-inch doors, a heavy-duty fire resistant sealing system, and high-security Mul-T-Locks, the BedBunker replaces your typical box springs, fitting into most normal bed frames with threaded legs for easy adjustments, and holds as many as 32 rifles and 70 hand guns, or more than enough firepower to last through the first few stages of House of the Dead 2.
SaveKeep your tools, gardening supplies, cold weather clothes, enormous stash of drugs — whatever — safe and sound inside a Rubbermaid ActionPacker ($26-$94). Available in a variety of capacities, from 8-48 gallons, these rough and rugged storage containers feature weather-resistant construction, tough, lockable latches, double walls for added strength, and a 6-year warranty.
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Since you can't very well score a vintage airline stewardess (okay, maybe you can, if you want to test your pickup lines over at the retirement home), a Vintage Airline Food Cart ($1450) seems like the next best thing. Retired from active duty, these versatile carts offer a retractable serving tray, 14 tracks for drawers or shelves, locking bottom wheels, and authentic blemishes to remind you of their former lives. A great addition to your crib.
SaveSince you've gone green and started harvesting your own vegetables and tending your own crops, it's about time you updated to eco-friendly tools to boot. Tubtrugs ($11-$16) are affordable, lightweight polyethylene containers made from 80-100% recycled materials, perfect for toting garden supplies, carrying soil, transporting water, or moving fertilizer. (Not to mention countless uses indoors.) Incredibly strong yet completely flexible, Tubtrugs are molded to stack and snap back into shape even after serious yard usage. And because they won't melt in the sun or freeze in the frost, they can be left outdoors all year long.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveKeep your arsenal of firearms safe, secure, and ready for a midnight invasion with the BedBunker ($2,200-$4,000). Boasting a powder-coated 10 gauge steel body, quarter-inch doors, a heavy-duty fire resistant sealing system, and high-security Mul-T-Locks, the BedBunker replaces your typical... [More]
Keep your tools, gardening supplies, cold weather clothes, enormous stash of drugs — whatever — safe and sound inside a Rubbermaid ActionPacker ($26-$94). Available in a variety of capacities, from 8-48 gallons, these rough and rugged storage containers feature weather-resistant... [More]
Since you've gone green and started harvesting your own vegetables and tending your own crops, it's about time you updated to eco-friendly tools to boot. Tubtrugs ($11-$16) are affordable, lightweight polyethylene containers made from 80-100% recycled materials, perfect for toting... [More]
A testament to minimalism, the Horizontal Shoe Rack ($110-165) suspends your shoes above the floor, creating the illusion that they're floating in mid-air, while making for easy sweeping or vacuuming below them. Mounted simply on the wall, the stainless steel... [More]
We suggest you try to salvage your own locally first, but if you're hard up for some grade school style, these Vintage Steel Lockers ($2,495) will do the trick. The reclaimed steel lockers have been completely refurbished, and provide ample... [More]
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Some products take "industrial" design more literally than others, as is the case with Pandora ($TBA). These shipping container-style storage units from Sander Mulder look and feel the part, with steel and glass heavy-duty construction, multiple colors and sizes, and... [More]
Wouldn't it be nice to have some quick-access storage in your living room? Well, the Taka Trunk ($500) has you covered. Made of sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, this refashioned steamer trunk has three hinged lids that reveal tons of room... [More]
Since you can't very well score a vintage airline stewardess (okay, maybe you can, if you want to test your pickup lines over at the retirement home), a Vintage Airline Food Cart ($1450) seems like the next best thing. Retired... [More]
Perfect for an entryway, the ceramic Hookbox ($98) is a combination hook and storage container for mail and other small stuff. It's available from Design Within Reach in white with black or red inside. [via]... [More]
Inspired by the ancient Roman wall-building technique known as "opus incertum," the Opus Shelving System ($450) will have your crib looking like a palace in no time. The durable shelving is made from 100% recyclable polypropylene — the same material... [More]
Now this is one awesome repurposed piece of gear. The B52 Bar Cart ($1,500) is an orginal 1950's hospital cart that's been converted into a bar on wheels. This stainless steel beast has three rows for bottle storage and 8-inch... [More]
While the name may not inspire confidence, this is one wire you won't mind hanging your stuff on. The Wire Coatrack ($300) by Tom Dixon is a paper clip-inspired extendable rack that can turn corners and holds your coats, bags,... [More]
It was true when you were struggling to tie your shoes, and it's still true now: Velcro makes everything easier. The Clote Velcro Key Holder ($70) is a prime example of this, with a steel unit that features five color... [More]
Bring the chaos that is your cluttered garage to an end with the UltiMate Garage Storage System ($1600). This eight-piece system includes two tall two-door cabinets, one base cabinet, one rolling base cabinet. a three-drawer base cabinet, two two-door hanging... [More]
Designed by Jamie Salm and Roger Allen, Beehive SoftBowls ($39) are decorative bowls made from molded wool. They can be used for everything from storage to covers for those nasty planters that come on most potted plants, and are also... [More]
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