While e-booksellers are able to recommend titles to varying degrees of accuracy, you have to already be a customer with a purchase history for the feedback to be helpful. So what's the best way to discover your next read beyond recommendations from a friend, or a librarian...or a friend who is a librarian?

Loren Kulesus' Skateboard Boombox concept merges two old school passions into one.

Q Knot Reusable Zip Ties
• $6.00 for 12 
• Ippinka

A self-locking, non-slip grip, and stretchable design makes these reusable zip ties an easy home office organization tool for handling cable, cord, and stationery storage duties. Throw a couple in the laptop bag, keep the rest around the desk for times when you need to get a wrap on USB cables, headphone cords, and even a collection of pens. Available in a pack of 12, with 4 of each size/color: 4.5″ (yellow), 6″ (green), and 7.25″ (red).

I'm a chronic online window shopper, so I like to limit myself to a 5 item wish list (replace one every time I go over the limit), especially those designs that hit the mark of both being portable and falling under the category of "cute", like my current 5 tech pocket/purse friendly picks below... 

Nothing beats live music at a wedding ceremony and reception, but sometimes it's just not an economic reality. A professional DJ is a good alternative, but they can also be expensive. I think you see where I’m going with this. I’m about to tell you that you might be a candidate for a do-it-yourself iPod/laptop DJ’ed wedding. And if you are, the dance floor will be packed all night by following these tips...

Wall-hanging entertainment center furniture can be an expensive endeavor, especially if all you want to do is to get your home theater gear off the floor. IKEA hack to the rescue! This project took only seven pieces to construct: six modified IKEA NESNA children's tables and a seventh to provide the spare lumber for the  long center column spinal cord of this entertainment nerve center...

I've always believed the best technologies are the ones which allow you to spend more time doing the things that matter the most to you. Because I doubt many of us want to spend time opening and closing window coverings throughout the house, why not automate privacy and shading from the convenience of an app?