Energy|Power suckers
“Vampire” products are TVs, DVD players, cable boxes and other electronics that zap as much energy when they’re off as when they’re on, according to the latest issue of This Old House magazine. Experts suggest saving energy by plugging these devices into a power strip that can easily be flipped off at night or when no one is home.
Time|Cool tool
Multitasking is where it’s at in these pages. That’s why we took notice of the 18-in-1 and 14-in-1 Deluxe products from Heritage Tools. The Deluxe Hammer, for instance, is striking with brass trim but especially coveted for more than a dozen functions, including as a nail claw, pliers, wire cutter, screwdriver and can opener. Peruse all of Heritage’s multifunctional tool products – none of which is priced more than $40 – at heritage-tools.com.
Space|TV find
This from the “As Seen on TV” file: The Stick Up Bulb is a handy, simple-to-install, battery-operated light bulb for perking up dark, tricky spaces. Simply peel back the paper at the base of the Stick Up Bulb, then affix the shatterproof lamp to the wall inside a closet, under a stairwell, or anyplace else indoors or outdoors that calls for extra illumination. $16.99 at stickupbulb.com.
Money|Treat yourself
The style crowd will love the sentiment behind this sale: “Everything You Deserved This Holiday Season” … but didn’t get. Several trendy Larimer Square boutiques are participating in the promotion going on now. Look for 10 percent to 50 percent discounts at Cry Baby Ranch, Cute as a Button, Eve, Loft.22, Mariel, Octane and Violet.
