Here's a cool new App. Inspired by a finding that half of British homeowners admit that they forget to ask the right questions when a contractor comes to do work, TradeMark makes it easier for those questions to be asked. Yes, this is an App for Brits. But's that not...
Miscellaneous Innovative Technology
How to Keep Rug Corners From Curling
Ok, this is one of those little inventions that has you smacking your head and asking, "Why didn't I think of that?" The Curl Stop is a boomerang-shaped, adhesive-backed plastic product that attaches to the underside of your rugs to keep them from curling up. And...
Kenmore Connect Lets Appliances Do the Talking
What do you do when the washing machine quits? Make a service call, try to describe the problem, fall short on technical vocab and end the call in frustration. Sound familiar? Well, not anymore. Kenmore recently announced a new bit of technology in their appliances...
New Administration Meets Old Technology
President Obama walked into his new office to find technological legacies of the previous administration: outdated software, no wireless networks and the prohibition of smart phones. Updating the technology will be a challenge as the files stored in the archaic...
Merry-Go-Round That Pumps Water
It's one of the best known scenes in American literary history. When Mark Twain's character Tom Sawyer wanted to get out of the chore of painting his fence, he tricked some local kids into believing that painting the fence was fun. I always thought this was a funny...
DIY Fix for Gas Prices
As the cost of gas soars into the stratosphere, Americans are looking for alternatives to paying three bucks a gallon. Well, how about converting your diesel engine to run on vegetable oil? Sounds crazy but it works. Greasecar of Florence, Mass., sells complete kits...
Bathroom Buddy
Sometimes I’m shocked at how I let my toothbrush fall into a state of overuse and obvious unsuitableness for entrance into my mouth. Lucky for me I stumbled upon this must-have unit—and when I say “must-have,” I mean it. Every home should consider having one, for the...
Fast Freeze Your Food
This is one for the kitchen that already has everything. It’s the Anti-Griddle from PolyScience, and it is used to quickly freeze foods placed on its surface. The griddle stays at -30º F, and will almost instantly freeze sauces, creams, and other foods that you might...
To Air is Human
Anytime NASA technology can affordably make its way into the home, I am in favor of it. The AeroGarden from AeroGrow International is no exception. Using the NASA-tested science of aeroponics (whereby plants are grown in air, as opposed to soil or water), the...
Shag or Soy?
If you have carpet in your home, or you’re thinking of installing carpet, you’re probably aware of some of the health risks. Installing, cleaning, and removing carpet can pose some pretty serious dangers to those with respiratory problems such as asthma. Carpet can...