Of all the things that end up strewn across bathroom counters everywhere, hairdryers are some of the largest. Whether it's for your mane or your girl's, the Primo Hairdryer Holder ($31) puts an end to all that with its stylish stainless steel hanging design. Simple and elegant, the Primo is one of those home accessories that you see and wonder... [More]
It's rare that we cover a piece of cookware that introduces (or in this case, re-introduces) a different method of cooking. The Alessi Pasta Pot by Alain Ducasse and Patrick Jouin ($240) uses an ancient cooking method, developed by olive pickers, that allows the starches to be totally absorbed with the pasta instead of being discarded with the cooking water,... [More]
The GI Metal Pro Pizza Cutter ($28) is made from stainless steel and features a 3.5-inch rolling blade (which can be easily sharpened or replaced). Unlike typical pizza cutters made for home use, this professional grade cutter is sturdy and well made and dishwasher safe. No pizza, not even a Chicago-style deep dish, will be safe while you're brandishing this... [More]
Have a big, nasty mess that's more than your average Shop-Vac can hold? Give the BucketVAC ($TBA; Q4 2009) a try. This 7-pound commercial-grade wet/dry vacuum attaches quickly and easily to most 5 gallon buckets, snapping in place using the bucket handle, with a removable filter and a 2-inch diameter hose for less clogging. Bucket full? Just detach the vac... [More]
There's never been a bracelet this hardcore. Made from military-issue 550 paracord, Survival Straps ($18-$25) are bracelets designed to help you in an emergency. With 15 to 20' of cord used in each bracelet, you simply unravel it to instantly have a section of strong rope for any number of uses. (Just ask Bear how handy one of these things... [More]
Need a belt that will look good with jeans but can save your hide in a tight spot? Check out the Specter Last Resort Belt ($25-$32). made from Mil-Spec parachute webbing, the belt can be used to fully support one's body weight for rappelling or harnessing, and you can easily attach a carabiner and/or a figure-8 to hitch a ride... [More]