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Cordless inflator: Air to go

the house, yard or garage. But a compressor is a rather bulky, heavy piece of equipment and, of course, it must be used within each reach of an electrical outlet. There are no such concerns with the new Black & Decker Cordless Air Station. This compact, lightweight unit isn't much bigger than a lunchbox, yet it can inflate a flat car tire in just a few minutes. And best of all, because it's cordless, you can use the Air Station virtually anywhere.

Image Inspiration: Copper soaking tub

I don't know about you, but that copper tub above looks mighty enticing. Especially with a roaring fire in front, it seems like the perfect way to chase away the winter chill. Now, this particular tub comes from Diamond Spas and costs a mind-boggling $23,545, so I wouldn't imagine anyone really running off to go buy it—except perhaps Warren Buffett or Donald Trump. But I do think it's a beautiful idea to have warm up a bathroom with patinated copper. The most economical way to do that is with some fixtures, but you can also find less expensive copper tubs. I actually found one, surprisingly enough, on Wal-mart's site for less than half the price of the luxe one above. And another similar, weather-worn and rustic look can also be done with a (relatively) less expensive wood tub.

The Pulverizer: Reconstruction of the hammer

There's no job too tough for the Pulverizer, a brand-new demolition tool from Ames True Temper. From busting up concrete and ripping out wood framing, to yanking nails and prying up shingles, this compact brute of a tool takes over where conventional tools stop working. And although it's meant for dirty, dusty demolition work, this is a precision-engineered tool that combines the proper heft and balance with thoughtful, user-friendly features.

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Cordless inflator: Air to go

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The Pulverizer: Reconstruction of the hammer