Messy cords can be an eyesore and tangle causing broken devices and inconvenience. Some products come with their own bread tab to gather cords with, but they don’t always work well. The WrapAround is a cord organization system. It is designed to gather cords neatly and each WrapAround clips together so that multiple cords, such as those needed for a television system can stay together in nice, organized bundles. For a set of four, backers can shell out $10 early or $12 at a regular price. WrapAround needs to raise $17,500 in a month long Kickstarter campaign to reach its goal.
Category: Organization
It’s a manly man’s toiletry case – as opposed to one of those foofy female lookin’ things that he’d feel he must keep hidden beneath the underwear and beside the socks. And when he returns home and is too tired to unpack, no worries.The Tooletries Bathroom Travel Case is a sleek, hard shell case that still makes for an attractive storage unit – in a masculine sort of way. For $39AUD, early bird backers get one case in the color of their choice, and pink is not one of the options. Anticipated retail is $59AUD. Expected delivery of November 2014.
Clutter is one of the primary reasons for disorganization, a lack of productivity, and hindered creativity. So Hyve is prepared to offer a modular system of organization that works well in multiple environments. The hexagonal containers can be used independently or hook together for a collective reorganization effort that would make any queen bee proud. There are also magnetic connectors available for those occasions when little wall pockets seem to be the best solution. For $19, backers get three Hyves. Larger pledges mean more Hyves. Expected delivery is August 2014
Maybe, just maybe, the kids would pick up their bath towels if they stuck to the wall and didn’t have to be hung up. Perhaps it’s worth a try, and Clingies is prepared to stick with persistent parents. As for the other adults in the world, the convenience of a magnetized towel, and when needed, a corresponding docking dot, means less hassle when cooking in the kitchen, working in the shop, exercising in the gym, or wherever one might be that a towel may be needed. For $11, backers get one towel in their color choice and a docking dot with an expected delivery of August 2014.
The only thing that might be less appealing than spending a warm summer’s evening pulling hot clothes out of a dryer is folding them. Of course the distain for having to fold them is not exclusive to any particular season for many people. That’s where Arc Shelf comes in handy. Freshly washed and dried clothes can just be laid across a shelf unit that’s 12 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each curved shelf means no wrinkles for at least ten items, and better yet, no hassle. For $26 backers get two units with an expected delivery of November 2014.
Backpacks that are too big or too small can be a nuisance. To achieve the greatest convenience, most people own more than one backpack so that they always have the right size at hand. The TIOLIpacks battle this problem with detachable compartments. The wearer can add or subtract these compartments based on how much room they need. While a little bulky when full, the TIOLIpack provides an alternative to backpacks with detachable daypacks. One of these packs costs backers $90 for a two-compartment backpack with an August 2014 delivery date. TIOLI hopes to raise $4,400 in its 31-day Kickstarter campaign.
While traveling abroad is exciting, it’s an unfortunate fact that things don’t always go as planned. Going from place to place can take its toll on important items such as passports – especially if it happens to be raining or snowing. The Passport Protector is roomy enough for not only a passport, but also other travel essentials such as credit and debit cards, cash, a flight itinerary, and even a smart phone. It also appears to be at least somewhat water resistant. For the $35 early bird special, backers get one product with an expected delivery of November 2014.
Cleaning the house is probably on the bottom of the list of favorite activities for every homeowner. And parents of small children can sometimes feel that it’s necessary to call on the National Guard for assistance. While House Rake isn’t a cleanup crew, it can save energy and effort, making more time to play with the kids. The long handled scooper is constructed with a design and material that lets a person scoop up both small and heavy toys without scratching the floor or having to constantly bend over and ware out their back. It could be just the ticket for picking, or rather sweeping, up after junior for those whose backs have been raked over the coals and who can spare $40. Expected delivery is October 2014.
Sticky notes are a great way to leave reminders, passive aggressive notes and to-do lists around the house. The only problem is that they’re disposable and bad for the environment. The Octopad offers little notepads that stick to surfaces and are reusable. They’re mini dry erase boards that are able to travel, much like the Stick On Whiteboard and the Zipboard Roll-Up Travel Whiteboard that offer the convenience of a whiteboard with the portability of a notepad. For five-pack, backers can donate £8 for this British product with an estimated delivery date of September 2014. Octopad hopes to raise £4,500 in a 35-day Kickstarter campaign.
Kitchen convenience just hit a new level. Rolly Bowl allows for meals to go from stove, to table to fridge, and from microwave to table again. The unique roll top lid means that there is always a lid available that covers food for storage, as well as preventing it from sticking to the top and acting as a splash guard when it’s time to microwave. The roll over lid easily removes for either hand washing or the dishwasher, and always holds its shape for a perfect fit. Alas, the domed configuration makes the bowl difficult to stack when closed. While the idea certainly seems clever, backers may find it a bit pricy at $50. Expected delivery is September 2014.