Tools & toys

— M Brace.

What’s to love:

A speedy way to create a raised bed for gardening.

What’s it do:

They’re handsome, reinforced corner braces, 11 by 13 inches on each side, in eight laser-cut designs.

You decide the length and width of your raised bed, up to 12 feet per side, then slide theboards into the brace. Use any kind of lumber, even old fence boards and grape stakes. For use on a patio, put down a liner on inside bottom and sides. If you change your garden plan or move, simply change the length of boards or take your lumber and braces with you.

Price:

$165 per set; view artofthegarden.net

Double Hang Closet Rod.

What’s to love:

Expands your closet’s hanging space.

What’s it do:

Hook it over the existing closet rod to achieve instant space. Made of chrome-plated steel with hardwood bar. It’s 30 inches wide, 34 inches high. Low-cost way to add hanging space in apartment, dorm room, kid’s closet, your closet.

Price:

$9.99; view

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HomeStyle, Pages 35 on 06/26/2010

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