Category Archives: Home Improvement

How I hate the heat, its scorching and only getting worse with every passing day. I can survive the day without an air conditioner but I definitely can’t do without it when its tome to sleep (my most favorite part of the day). So for my most favorite part of the day which is the night I rely on Bed Mat Soyo. Oops I stand corrected the Air conditioned Bed Mat Soyo. How it works is simple as this is a mat for cooling down trapped heat and air, operating by a fan so quiet it won’t disturb your sleep. Also with three different settings for wind speed, you can change and adjust how cool you want it to get.

Firstly, let me just say that this Future Sonic Screwdriver isn’t what it resembles. It truly is a screwdriver of the Tenth Doctor (as used by River Song in Series 4) from Doctor Who. It comes with authentic red and blue lights, neural relay indicator panel and sound effects. It’s sure to excite those who love fixing things around the house and are into collecting tools. You should consider buying it for the man in your life. It will set you back by $26 here.

A bean bag is mighty comfy and it only gets better when it resembles something out of Star Wars. Check out this uber cool Custom-Made Millennium Falcon Bean Bag Chair that looks fabulously geeky. At 8 1/2 feet long, it is massive so you’d better make sure you have enough space. Even if you don’t, you can throw out a couch or to to accommodate this baby. It has been made to tie-in to Adidas’ line of Star Wars themed sneakers they came out with a while ago. Any Star Wars fan is going to drool over the prospect of owning one of these.

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As a kid I always wanted to live in a box. While I realize now that is impractical, I can at least come as close to that fantasy as possible. Karton (the European word for cardboard) is stylish, simple, affordable and very functional. This furniture can be placed anywhere you want and when you’re bored of the same old look, simple swap it. Turn your bedroom into your kitchen and vice versa whenever you want. It’s almost like your own home is a doll house. It also happens to be recyclable which is a bonus. The minimal grunge look is super fun. Your home will be way different than most out there. It’s perfect for students and fickle minded people!

I bet you haven’t seen anything like secant collection. If I wouldn’t reveal that the Secant Collection is a tea pot and a pitcher set by French designers Ymonet Baptiste and Vincent Jousseaume, you’d probably never know. Doesn’t look anything like a tea pot and pitcher set right? Well I guess that’s the USP. I wonder how one is supposed to hold this tea pot. Where is the handle and where it its spout? The Secant collection is made up of polygonal shapes which make it look intriguing.

Don’t sleeping bags feel like straight jackets? They are extremely constricted and I like the freedom of movement. Selk’bag came up with a solution for this years back and now they have upgraded their original ‘sleeping bag’. Selk’bag 4G Lite is their latest version which is obviously lighter and easier to wear. It’s rated to about 45 degrees Fahrenheit, so it doesn’t get uncomfortably hot like the previous versions. It’s perfect for summer camping, however it won’t suffice in winter unless you are already bundled up. You also won’t have any problems in moving about. So if a bear disturbs your slumber in the woods, you can sprint away still sporting the bag. You can buy it in kids or adults sizes for $80 and $100 respectively. It’s selling here.

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A Bamboo Pillow doesn’t particularly sound appealing, but apparently it’s just what the doctor ordered for those with neck and shoulder problems. Usually, we go for soft and fluffy pillows, but they might be doing more damage than good. This unique pillow on the other hand is made with real bamboo and it’s special design is very beneficial for relieving neck and shoulder problems. Also, the pillow is perfect for summer as it always stays cool and provides a lot of ventilation. It is seen in many spas and saunas these days. It will take some time getting used to the hardness, but it isn’t uncomfortable. If you can give up on the comforts of a plush pillow and go organic, you won’t be disappointed.

Take away food is common now and available at every nook and corner in every street. But the take-away-table is a fabulous new entry into our world. Yes, it is collapsible so you can take it away to picnics, grilling sessions, for a nice cuppa coffee on a rainy day in the balcony. The table is held together by 32 hinges, 129 screws and 2 rubber bands. The take-away-table looks great in both versions of black and white.

Basketball Boss Giant Portable Chair and Double Shootout Game is just in time to celebrate the Dallas Mavericks’ epic win this NBA season. Anybody who truly enjoys basketball is going to be floored by this massive chair with a seating space of 15-square feet and holding capacity of up to 400 pounds. So no matter how big your behind is, this is one chair you will fit in. It features two basketball hoops that can be attached to the backrest for that one-on-one shootout game, six armrest cup holders for game-day libations, netting to catch those brick shots, and three basketballs for rapid-fire, shots. So when you are bored, shoot some hoops and when you are tired, laze in it. The huge and sporty canvas chair works out for everyone. At least everyone will be able to slam dunk here! You can purchase it for $180 here.

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could carry your kitchen with you when you go camping or on picnics? That’s impossible, but we have the next best thing. Check out this Field Kitchen that is very portable and handy. It has enough space for a Colman stove, silverware, plates, salt and pepper, etc. It’s like packing up your kitchen and travelling with it. The entire piece is made out of aluminum and birch plywood. You have the option of ordering it with legs so that it can stand tall. It looks quite efficient, but it’s priced pretty high at $595 for the base model. The more you add to it, the more it will cost going up to as much as $1000. But if you do have a full wallet and camp a lot, there’s no harm in considering it. You can find more details here. It’s good for backkyard barbecues too.

Swiss Tech Bodyguard 7 in 1 Emergency Tool is perfect for sticky situations. Car emergencies are serious and this handy tool will be a life saver. It features a safety blade that cuts through the fabric of a jammed seatbelt, an automatic glass-breaker that makes short work of your window and a sonic alarm to let people know you are in trouble. The nifty device also includes a high and low beam LED torch and a flashing red emergency light for signalling for help. It’s very portable and will conveniently attach to your pair of keys. Don’t forget to use its digital pressure gauge to check your tyres before you leave the house. It also happens to be extremely durable. You can get it here for $35.

They say junk food is toxic, but I don’t agree. Well it might be toxic for overweight people who can never stop their munching. So just to remind them what they are doing to your bodies, you can fit all the cookies around in this Toxic Waste Cookie Tin. That should give them a subtle warning! Or if you are anything like me and don’t like sharing your cookies, hide them in this discreet jar and no one will suspect a thing. But if someone catches on and the lid is opened, a warning light will flash and a siren will sound letting you know when the cookies thieves are breaking in! It’s perfect for offices, dorm rooms and homes. It’s selling here at a price of $25.

Eggs are good for you and should be an essential part of anyone’s daily diet. The Steba EK2 is perfect for those who love their eggs especially for breakfast. This compact electronic egg boiler looks moder, stylish and comes with egg pick, water cup and egg cups. It is designed to boil 7 eggs at a time. Boiling eggs might seem simple till you actually try it. Then you’ll realize that this is actually an art! But it’s made infinitely easier than usual with features like ability to select precise boiling point, stainless steel housing, stainless steel boiling cooker, electronic timer with audible signal, on/off switch, power control light, overheat protection, cable storage and transparent lid. You can have eggs boiled to perfection now. It will set you back by $70 here.

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I have no shame in admitting that I’m an eternal chocoholic. I will go to any lengths to get my hands on any form of cocoa! So the Giant Chocolate Bar Cake Mold seems pretty apt for someone like me. A cake that resembles a giant chocolate bar is every sweet tooth’s dream come true. There’s no way you could make a cake look make delicious than by shaping it like a classic chocolate bar. You are bound to wow your family and friends with it. They won’t stop singing praises of your baking skills. Sprinkle some dark chocolate flakes on it for added ‘yumminess’. This is by far the best way to get your sugar fix! The mold is selling here for $16. This should make you want to try your hand in the kitchen.