Jenny Cu over in the Yahoo! Shoposhere has rounded up some great kitchen tools. She found this cool silicone baking sheet from France that transforms any baking sheet into a non-stick surface. The manufacturer says the mat is reusable and withstands temperatures from -40F to over 550F. It’s available for just $14.99 at theKitchenStore.com.

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Usually simple solutions are the best. That may well be the case with this cooler that features a natural filtration system. Featured by Robert O’Neill at productdose, this system employs gravity (eureka!) by pulling regular old tap water through “a dual micro-pore ceramic/activated carbon filter that removes 95% of chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals including [...]

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If all that fast, downhill Olympic action has you thinking, “yes! it’s ski time,” well you’re in luck. Mid-February doesn’t just bring us the Winter Olympic Games, it brings us the REI winter sale. Even if you won’t hit the slopes till next year, it’s time to grab a coat or some equipment. For example, [...]

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It’s not even a question when it comes to the bathroom window. Of course you want to cover up. But how to still get light into the room? One solution with a growing array of updated options: decorative film that you can use to “frost” your window. These films now come in pebble, rice paper, [...]

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These humanoid chrome key holders mount on the wall and hold your keys as securely as the ignition on your car. Now there’s an idea with hmmm…momentum. His or hers versions, $22.95. See more inspired widgets at Wrapables, a sharp new entry among gift-finder websites. Wrapables promises to ferret out “distinctive, creative and modern home [...]

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Spring beckons, but squirrels have shredded your old patio furniture? Refresh with this rustic log bench by Blue Ridge Log Works in Colorado. Sure it works in a mountain cabin, but it also keeps pace with the new Hill Country look overtaking the Southwest, and certainly would be at home on the Chesapeake too. Authentic [...]

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This metal bed was found in the JCPenney Home Collection. Coordinating storage pieces are crafted of solid woods and cherry veneers with a premium multi-step warm cherry finish. Posts are metal. Some assembly required. It’s now on sale for $179 — down from the original price of $279.

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