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Oxo SteeL Can OpenerOxo SteeL Can Opener
Buy new: $17.99
This hard body has a soft side, too. The stainless-steel teeth cut through cans effortlessly while the rubber pads make it easy on the hands.
3M 3903 Vinyl Duct Tape 2-Inch-by-50-Yard, Black3M 3903 Vinyl Duct Tape 2-Inch-by-50-Yard, Black
Buy new: $7.99
Hang a poster; mend a torn backpack; tape down wires on the floor; make a wallet; mark divider lines in your room; reinforce a book cover; wax your legs the painful but cheap way; remove lint from your clothes; get rid of warts; attach a light to your bike; patch your clothes; catch flies; and even seal a duct, if you have any.
Belkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge ProtectorBelkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector
Buy new: $6.77 / Used from: $15.99
Power surges are great when you're trying to finish your workout; not great when they kill your new computer. Protect your laptop, printer and appliances with this six-outlet surge protector.
BroilKing PR-S1 Professional Chrome Single Buffet  RangeBroilKing PR-S1 Professional Chrome Single Buffet Range
Buy new: $60.40
Late-night cravings go beyond cup-a-soup when you have a hot plate. Fry an egg, make a grilled cheese sandwich, or just heat up some canned chili. The burner, which heats up quickly, works best with pots that match the 5 1/2-inch size of the element.
Black & Decker 18-Volt Pivoting-Nose Cordless Handheld VacuumBlack & Decker 18-Volt Pivoting-Nose Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Buy new: $84.99 / Used from: $59.00
The Nose knows how to get at hard-to-reach dust and dirt. The 18-volt hand vac has two speeds and comes with an upholstery brush, small crevice tool and a wall-mountable charging base.
Mario Batali Ceramic Coffee-Cups, Set of 4Mario Batali Ceramic Coffee-Cups, Set of 4
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $18.99
Big enough for tea or ramen noodles, these coffee cups come in a set of four so you can entertain in style.
Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light (Titanium Silver/Black)Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light (Titanium Silver/Black)
Buy new: $10.05
No need to wake up your roommate when you wake up in the middle of the night.
Whitney Design 5147 Indoor Folding Drying Rack, ChromeWhitney Design 5147 Indoor Folding Drying Rack, Chrome
Buy new: $25.30
Like a good roommate, this chrome drying rack is there when you want it and out of sight when you don't. It opens to 42 inches high by 30 feet wide, then folds flat for storing.
TRC 90508 Flatplug Ultra Thin Profile 3 Wire Cord 10-Foot 16/3 WhiteTRC 90508 Flatplug Ultra Thin Profile 3 Wire Cord 10-Foot 16/3 White
Buy new: $11.94
The outlet never seems to be where you need it.
Cuisinart CPT-120 Compact Cool-Touch 2-Slice Toaster, WhiteCuisinart CPT-120 Compact Cool-Touch 2-Slice Toaster, White
Buy new: $29.31 / Used from: $24.00
For Pop-Tart addicts.
OXO Good Grips 1225600 Soap Squirting Glass and Dish WandOXO Good Grips 1225600 Soap Squirting Glass and Dish Wand
Buy new: $8.95
It's a dirty job, but something's got to clean it. Here's the tool for all kinds of dishware: it has a sponge head for delicate items, a scrubbing tip for tough jobs, and at nearly 15 inches, it fits into tall water bottles, carafes, and vases. Unscrew the handle to add the soap, then just press the end of the handle to make it squirt out.
Strathwood Folding Garden Arm Chair with Carry Bag, Caribbean BlueStrathwood Folding Garden Arm Chair with Carry Bag, Caribbean Blue
Take a load off, at the football game, the beach, or the outdoor concert with this portable armchair. The 14-pound, steel-framed chair comes in a carrying bag with a handle for easy toting.
Brita 42629 Slim PitcherBrita 42629 Slim Pitcher
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $9.99
Just right for one person, this slim Brita pitcher provides you with clean drinking water, free of nasty chemicals like mercury, zinc, copper, and cadmium. A full pitcher holds 40 fluid ounces, which is at least how much water you should be drinking every day to maintain that gorgeous skin.
Spectrum Over-the-door Multi-hook Rack, blackSpectrum Over-the-door Multi-hook Rack, black
Buy new: $9.74
It's all about storage space. This Over the Door model with 12 hooks would be great on a closet door.
Sleep Studio ViscO2 Ventilated 2-Inch Thick Memory Foam Mattress Enhancer, TwinSleep Studio ViscO2 Ventilated 2-Inch Thick Memory Foam Mattress Enhancer, Twin
Buy new: $54.99 / Used from: $52.00
Feel like you're sleeping in the barracks? Cushion your thin dorm mattress with 2 extra inches of memory foam. The ViscO2 has air channels to prevent overheating. Ah, now you can turn over without bruising your hip bones.