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Lucky #7, and I've got all of 'em.

I've kept putting off buying an iron, and this would be an elegant replacement for one.

A roommate had a multi-purpose vac like this, and I miss it so dearly. So versatile, and this one is so nice to look at!

One of my apartment neighbors either unknowingly or willingly lets me use their wireless cable modem router. If I knew who they were, I'd send them a fruit basket for the money they're saving me (...

from How Much Do You Pay For Internet Access? on July 31, 2007 05:25PM

I bought a plug *exactly* like you show at a dollar store in Japan. That doesn't really help you, though... sorry!

Upon closer inspection, the link I posted is a Canadian company. They say they do international shipping, but that's good news for U.S. purchasers because a $40 (CAD) product actually costs ~$35 (US)!

from Close-Up: Best Use of Air Rights Ever! on April 11, 2007 04:59PM

A quick look around found this: http://www.laundrylift.com/ I haven't looked deeply, but a white plastic one runs $40, a stainless runs...

from Close-Up: Best Use of Air Rights Ever! on April 11, 2007 04:48PM

I second Meg's suggestion of the tension-rod shelves. They're usually out of the way of the water so they're clean, require absolutely no drilling or "Getcha' when your lease is over" modifications...