If you live in a brownout-prone area, or if you're just gearing up for the apocalypse, Energizer's new Light On Demand ($TBA) line will keep your home lit with or without power. The line, which features a desk lamp, nightlights, a cordless motion light, and a cordless wall sconce, is designed to provide normal lighting throughout the day and emergency... [More]

Brighten up your dwelling and save some energy at the same time with Solatube ($TBD). Like a skylight you can use anywhere, the Solatube system captures the sun's natural light and sends it down a highly reflective tube into your living area. Since it draws no power, it also helps lower your energy costs, making your home more eco-friendly. The... [More]

Make your outdoor computing sessions last all day with the Sun Table ($2,200). This teak and stainless steel table features an integrated 64 Watt, unbreakable multicrystaline solar panel that powers a 12V output, which can be hooked to the included inverter to create 120V AC for laptops, TVs, and other electronics. A hinge lets you tilt the table's surface towards... [More]

Forget the colossal capacity, preprogrammed stain treatments, sophisticated controls, and "out where guests can see them"-worthy looks — the new GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers ($1200 and up) hide their coolest feature in their optional pedestal. The $600 SmartDispense Pedestal can store up to 6 months worth of detergent and fabric softener, dispensing just the right amount, right when... [More]

To serious folk, decanting wine is no laughing matter. To those of us with less refined taste buds, however, it's less about how you pour and more about how much. Fortunately, Dean & Deluca has created a middle ground. One part connoisseur, one part novice, the Versovino Wine Decanting System ($40) corks into the top of any bottle to pour... [More]

Ditch your rusty old deadbolt and step up to the tank-like security of the AP501 Digital Door Lock ($350). Made from zinc-alloy and steel, the AP501 is weatherproof, and does away with the pick-susceptible keyhole for a wireless tag key and numeric key pad, offering up to 20-digit codes. Stylish, tough, and secure — what more could you ask for?... [More]

Turn your ordinary E27 or GU10 lightbulb socket into a source of clean light with the Philips Master LED Bulb ($TBA). Available in warm and cool white, each bulb is rated for 45,000 hours of use — 45 times longer than incandescent, 25 times longer than halogen, and 10 times longer than fluorescent — and offers an energy savings of... [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 rack is easy to install and available in a large and small size. And you can always add a second... [More]

Clean your car, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas with the Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum ($48). This 5.5 amp mini-vac features two motors — one for suction, one for the revolving brush — an onboard extending hose with crevice tool, a 20-foot cord which wraps for storage, and a Riser Visor cover that stays down for normal cleaning but flips up... [More]

Cut down on your power bills and help out the planet at the same time with Sunforce Solar Charging ($285) & Wind Generator ($480) Kits. The 60 Watt solar kit is designed for RVs, cabins, 12-volt battery charging, and other off-grid types of power demands with its 7 Amp charge controller, 175-watt inverter, and LED charging indicator, while the 400... [More]