We’re always on the lookout for tools that make managing tasks and to-do lists easier whether they are sushi memo blocks or apps like Milk and Zenbe Lists. A new tool has entered the pool of task managers called “ifttt” (if this then that) which uses the internet to prompt your to-do reminders. More

Creating nice visuals to represent data is oftentimes a challenge for me. I can crunch and tally up numbers like it’s no one’s business, but I run into trouble when it comes to making a pretty graph to represent the data. Recently I discovered Daytum, “an elegant and intuitive tool for counting and communicating personal statistics.” Daytum is now my new best friend when it comes to graph making. More on its features after the jump! More

For most people, email is a form of communication that is used all day, every day of the week. Hopefully that means your inbox is in good condition and organized with each email in its right place, clearly labeled. If that’s not the case (which is more likely than not!), here are some easy habits and helpful tools to keep in mind when it comes to maintaining an efficient inbox. More

Nothing scares us more than the flashing "check engine" light on the dashboard of our car. There's always that stressful period not knowing if the warning is an indicator of something serious or if the car simply needs a little adjustment. But now you can take the guesswork out of the equation with consumer car diagnosis devices which connect to the on-board computer in your vehicle, translating the ambiguous blinking little light into something more easy to understand. More

As anyone who's ever tried doing some DIY projects at home, you'll know that a lot of the products that you use improving your home—glues, paints, varnishes—can be somewhat toxic. Are there better alternatives? In some cases, definitely. Read on for more after the jump. More

I have assembled my fair share of IKEA and Target furniture over the years and it seems like everything comes with its own Allen wrench. Often, furniture needs to be tightened or even completely unassembled so it may be prudent to hang on to the Allen wrenches. More

I've long been an admirer of the screwdriver sets from London-based Elementary Design because they're a) expertly crafted, b) made with environmentally-friendly techniques, and c) beautiful to look at and hold. The wood handles are finished with pure linseed oil (no toxic stains or sealers) and fitted with solid brass ferrules, while the 6 bits are standard-sized, which means you can keep the handle and just replace the bits when you need to. More

Last year, we prepared a list of the first five power tools that every homeowner—or ambitious apartment dweller—should add to their tool box. But if you've already stocked up on those essentials (check out the list here to see what made our first cut), we've got a few more suggestions for power tools to add to this year's wish list. More

We're not big fans of getting catalogs in the mail. It's a huge waste of resources, but occasionally, we have to admit, we discover new products we normally wouldn't find out about thanks to one of these paper bundles. Case in point, last week we received a mini catalog from The Container Store filled with inexpensive gifts for the holidays. To our surprise we found a lot of useful gadgets that could make a few people on our Christmas list very happy. More

I have a set of tools from Ikea that works for most of my weekend needs, but it doesn't come with a level or a ruler—which is really what I use the most—and I wont mention what I think of the orange case. More