CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HOME APPLIANCES
We looked high, low, and even underwater to find gadgets that will give your home an extra kick.

Bath: Erasable Shower Tablet
The Shower Note Tablet serves those who brainstorm while bathing. Jot down ideas and inspired moments using the waterproof crayons (included in the package). The suction cups will protect the bathroom walls from an invasion of nails.
$18, etravelergear.com

Bed: Ecotones Duet Sleep Sound Machine
City living? Snoring? Noisy neighbors? No problem! This sound machine features ten high-quality natural sound recordings that create the most realistic and natural sleep environment possible.
$125, amazon.com

Pet: Fish School
Host your own underwater pet show! The R2 Fish School is a complete training system that includes everything you need to teach your fish amazing tricks. Teach your fish to play fetch, shoot hoops, swim the slalom, do the limbo and more!
$30, r2fishschool.com

Home Office: tLight
The fashionable tLight illuminates your desk while recharging small electronics and cutting down on cord clutter. It includes an iPhone dock, a jack powerful enough to power up your laptop, and a USB port.
$89, tlight.cc/en/

Kitchen: Mini Donut Factory
This donut maker is designed to bake a half-dozen donuts in about 4 minutes. Complete with a recipe book, it’s compatible with any store-bought donut mix. Extra health bonus: these donuts are baked, not fried!
$20, thinkgeek.com

Patio: Steven Raichlen LumaTongs
Is it done yet? Innovative, ultimate locking tongs feature two LED bulbs attached to a handle that’ll light-up the food on the grill wherever you point. The plastic light case is detachable for easy cleaning, and the tongs are dishwasher safe.
$20, surlatable.com

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