Top 10 Daily Tech Problem Solvers

As a professional blogger married to a film editor, technology is a must in my household. And sometimes, I lose my head in the mix. Hard drives, wires, power cords and endless beeping devices--where does it all end? Yet sometimes, technology rises to the occasion and makes my life immensely easier than I ever imagined. From travel to landscaping and everything between, these daily tech problem solvers live far beyond the walls of my office.

Behold, my Top 10 Daily Tech Problem Solvers to date: 1. On Your Weigh Luggage Scale
Racking up the frequent flier miles? With airlines charging serious dough for extra baggage, prep your luggage for a pre-trip weigh-in... the easy way.
Available for $28 at Flight001.


2. EasyBloom 1000 Plant Sensor
Find out the best section of your yard to grow that tomato garden. Simply plug into your USB port, gather data, place the sensor into your yard and track the results from there! Genius.
Available for $120 at Amazon.


3. KitchenCalc Pro-Master Chef
Need to scale down your mother's famous chili from 300 servings to 2? Take the guesswork out of your recipes with this easy conversion calculator.
Available for $35 at Calculated Industries.


4. The Dog Walker's Dumbells
Fido needs a walk and you need a workout. Who has time for both? Let your sidewalk become your personal gym with these handy dumbells-cum-leash.
Available for $60 at Hammacher Shchlemmer.


5. Back to Basics Toaster and Egg Poacher
Tackle your three-course breakfast with the flip of a switch. Equal parts meat warmer, egg poacher and muffin/bread toaster, breakfast never looked (or cooked!) so good.
Available for $34 at Amazon.


6. Cut Resistant Glove
Kiss your scarred fingers goodbye, whether you're a top chef or lowly sous. With wire-free knit technology, this easy kitchen glove will save time -- and Band-aids.
Available for $15 at Microplane.


7. Digital Measuring Tape
Whether you're an interior designer, contractor, or just find yourself roaming the aisles of your local hardware store for fun, this digital calculator can store your measurements in a pinch.
Available for $25 at Think Geek.


8. Eva Solo Self Watering Flower Pot
Using water reservoir technology, you'll never be blamed for killing a houseplant again.
Available for $70 at Greenhouse.


9. Swedish Firesteel Scout Flint
Build a fire in any weather, at any altitude --- with just your keychain. Brilliant!
Available for $12 at Daytrip Society.


10. Hermes Folding Travel Belt
Forget rolling your cracked leather belt and smashing it in your luggage; Hermes saves the day. Pricey, yes, but for a world-class traveler, it gets the job done.
Available for $750 at Hermes (look for it in July!). Via Selectism.

What's your favorite tech problem solver? Let us know below!

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Writer Erin Loechner launched her award-winning blog DesignForMankind in 2007 as a catalog for the overflowing inspiration found while researching design day and night. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Dwell, Lucky, Nylon, and ReadyMade Magazine, where she regularly blogs. A former AOL editor, Erin currently hosts a weekly column on HGTV.com tracking the progress of her home renovation entitled 'The House That DFM Built.'In addition, she can recite all fifty states in alphabetical order in less than fourteen seconds.

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