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Going Geodesic.  Geodesic domed homes are invading the burbs, according to The New York Times. Hot in the 1960s among the counterculture set -- who loved communing in the woods with nature, as well as other natural substances -- geodesic domes are terrifically energy efficient...read more.

Animal Away Pro. Want to stop those raccoons, squirrels and other rat-like creatures from invading your gardens and garbage cans? Check out this handy high-tech vermin repeller. It looks like an innocent colorful plastic children's toy box...read more.

The 120 MPH Electric Car. This pipsqueak fits into parking spaces perpendicular -- no need to parallel park! Check it. It goes from zero to 60 in four seconds. It fits two passengers. It's made of stainless steel, fiberglass and Kevlar -- four times more protection against side impact than the standard SUV. And it's environmentally perfect...read more.

According to the Washington Post, also Forbes, "luxur-izing" bathrooms is now one of the hot home remodeling trends. The thinking: why go to the Four Seasons spa when you can have it all at home -- marble tiles, shimmering glass facades, saunas, LCD TVs, power massage rain showers, and bowls of fresh fruit and glasses of wine just feet from your bed....read more.

Garages Remodeled as Souped Up Entertainment Centers. That's what Time Magazine says is happening; so does CNNMoney. Of course, our garage continues to defy the trend -- it's still a dank walls-covered-in-mossy-crap receptacle for cardboard boxes filled with our doodle pads from Jr. High and old Hi-Lites Magazines. ...read more.