Most of the power strips throughout our home stick out like a sore thumb. A sore thumb with tons of wires shooting out of it like it was growing tentacles. For a more stylish and highbrow option, consider Invisiplug Wood Grain Power Strips. Available in Light Natural, Medium Cherry, and Dark Oak, they're the only power ... continue reading
With a multitude of surge protectors, glowing computer screens, and treadmill desks, the modern office is, well, modern. Modern is good, but we still like having a bit of personality around us while we work and not just blinking gadgets. Even if vintage items aren’t really vintage at all, they still add character to any office. Here are some ideas to get you started. ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
Our desks look like someone took the contents of a junk drawer and just decided to dump it everywhere. With Modo, organizing all those loose papers, random gadgets, and little knickknacks has never been more enjoyable. The Chinese checkers-esque board allows you to fully customize Modo's setup for the things you ... continue reading
Unless you work in a wood cabin, your office could probably use a bit of an outdoor upgrade. Bringing some of these woodsy products into your workspace will give co-workers the idea that you’re the kinda guy who carries around an ax. Just, you know, not in a crazy way. ... continue reading
Cinder blocks may have fallen out of favor with everyone but the mob due to advances in building materials, but they’re still iconic. These Cinder Block Magnets (made of real cement!) can be used to hang the shopping list, to-do list, Christmas cards, pictures and anything else fridge worthy on a magnetic surface. ... continue reading
We never thought we'd see the day when a tape dispenser would grace the front page of Cool Material. It has. The MSC01 Filo Tape Dispenser by designer Marie Schenker for Alessi is not your average tape dispenser. There are no moving parts and no pieces of plastic, just a very basic piece of 18/10 mirror polished stainless ... continue reading
PC users can let crumbs fall between keys on on their keyboard and leave greasy thumbprints on their screen all they want, Mac users care about appearance. Okay, before all you PC users jump through your screen, that was a joke (mostly), but if you happen to be an Apple subscriber and are looking to tidy up your device, ... continue reading
There’s something about an industrial setting that just inspires you to work your tail off even if you aren’t covered in grease. We can’t promise your productivity will skyrocket by decking your office space out with these industrial inspired pieces, but we can guarantee they’re all far better than that “Hang in there” poster currently on your wall. ... continue reading
Until we get Go Go Gadget Legs, we're going to be stuck with doing some home improvement work atop a ladder. Perched up on one presents a slew of problems and annoyances. Besides keeping your balance and attempting to carry a screwdriver between your teeth, you're going to have to go up and down to plug in your power ... continue reading
The occasion to use a pencil doesn't happen all that often for us anymore, but we still keep a few around for sketches, plans and back of an envelope math. Sharpening them can be a bit of a pain without a sharpener. We've tried knives and razors and other bladed instruments, but the sharpener is the only way to get ... continue reading
Even with all the different Dropbox-like services available we still find ourselves toting a USB stick on our keys or in our bag. We'd love to think that all the information on the Internet is secure, but time has shown that even the big names in "cloud" storage screw up every once in a while. Maybe it's your personal ... continue reading
Normally hearing the term "inbox" gives us a slight anxiety attack. We think of all the emails we've put off responding to that are now buried in a pile of spam trying to sell us "enhancement" pills, painkillers and toner cartridges. No thank you. We would feel a little better about tackling that inbox if we had ... continue reading
The latest in a long line of "why didn't I think of that" products is something so simple and ingenious it's amazing it didn't already exist - custom packing tape. In the case of this particular iteration, This Is Spinal Tape. 25 meters of vertebrae covered, standard width packing tape to use for shipping, storing ... continue reading
You'll hardly seem like the cool and collected guy we know you to be if you're always clanging around your desk looking for a pen. And considering that looking organized at the office could be the difference in whether or not you keep your job over Johnson these days, you should considering upgrading your pen holder ... continue reading
The Parafernalia Falter 2D Designer Pen, aka, "pen that you make" is the DIY-ers dream pen, putting the manufacturing responsibilities on you. At first it's a 2D single sheet of steel that you can turn into a ball point pen, stand and mini ruler. It may not be the most efficient means of acquiring a writing instrument, ... continue reading
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