Tools & toys

Grillgrate

What’s to love: The grates provide a new and improved surface for gas or charcoal grills.

What does it do: Made of hard anodized aluminum, Grillgrates sit on top of your old grate and, through a raised rail system, amplifies the heat while blocking flare-ups. Grillgrate panels are 13 ¾ by 5 ¼ -inches wide and link together to create the proper surface size for any size grill. The grates come with a wide-pronged tool that fits between the rails that allows the meat, vegetables, etc., to be lifted off the grill.

Price depends on how many grill panels are needed. Single panels start at $19.99. iHome Smart Brief

What’s to love: Smart organization for all kinds of smart devices.

What does it do: This slim and lightweight case with an optional padded shoulder strap has three lined pockets for keeping portable devices safe while traveling. There’s an outside pocket for quick access to a phone, a zippered pocket to secure tablets up to 9.7 inches in size and a pocket that holds a 13-inch laptop.

Inside is a compartment to store chargers and cables.

The manufacturer’s retail price is $49.99.

HomeStyle, Pages 35 on 02/15/2014

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