One remote? Perhaps only in our dreams for anyone not ambitious enough to tackle finding, buying and programming that one universal remote. Over at the Star Tribune, Randy Salas writes about the lack of control he feels in his life because of the mess of remotes he can't seem to ever find.

Personally, we have it under control, but of course it could be optimized with something like the Logitech Harmony 890--but that could be overwhelming to consider.

Looking for something to corral your remotes until you break down and buy a universal one--or throw away all your electronics--consider a couple we've posted about in the past:

• Remote Control holder from ICFF
• Kiwi Studio's fused glass platters

- Image of Remote Control directions by le.