Tested Best Fog-Free Shower Mirror

This fog-free magnifying mirror was chosen Best by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it maintained incomparable clarity in a steam-filled shower. A customer panel selected by the Institute tested mirrors over a three-week period under actual shower conditions. Mirrors were used while shaving, shampooing hair and removing makeup. The Best mirror did not fog up and maintained the clearest image of all the models throughout testing. It also has 1 to 5X magnification to increase image size. Easy installation was a prerequisite for each mirror, and this one was rated the easiest to install, adhering to the wall with three suction cups. It was also chosen Best for durability. 2 3/4" D x 9 1/2" Diam. (1 1/2 lbs.)

$44.95

Progression Wake Up Clock

More gentle than the jarring noise of traditional alarms, this clock uses a gradual increase in ambient light, stimulating aromas, and peaceful sounds from nature to awaken sleepers. Easy to use, simply set the desired wake up time, place some aromatherapy beads (included) into the aroma bowl, and choose a natural sound setting. Thirty minutes before wake-up, the clock’s light begins to glow softly, subtly brightening over the next half hour. As the light increases, the warmth from the lamp releases faint aromatherapy scents into the air to stimulate the olfactory senses, speeding the waking process. Fifteen minutes before wake up time, the clock’s speaker generates the sleeper’s choice of soft, yet lively nature sounds, and at the set wake up time a buzzer sounds to finish the cycle. The alarm can also be used to awaken using only sound, or just the buzzer. Sound selection includes Nightfall, Thunder Storm, Zen Melody, Mountain Stream, Songbirds, and Ocean Surf. Four packets of aroma beads (Energy, Morning Café, Stress Relief, Lavendar) are provided, as are 10 removable felt disks that can be placed in the aroma bowl which allow you to use your own aromatherapy oils. The clock can also be set to operate in reverse, gradually diminishing light, scent, and sound at night to usher sleepers into a relaxed slumber. The nature sounds can be heard at any time by simply pressing any of the sound buttons, and the light has a night light setting as well. The clock has standard time readout, snooze, headphone jack, and volume control. Plugs into a standard household outlet, and uses two AA batteries (included) for backup power, ensuring that time and alarm buzzer functions remain operable in the event of power loss. UL listed. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W x 6 1/4" D. (3 1/2 lbs.)

$49.95

Sleep Sound Generator

This compact device produces a gentle whooshing noise that helps block out intermittent or continuous annoying sounds such as traffic and ticking clocks so that you can relax and fall asleep easily. It can also be used during the day to mask distracting sounds for anyone requiring a quiet environment for concentration. Sound is fully adjustable for tone and volume and has two frequency levels for broader range. High-impact plastic case. Rocker switch for soft and amplified settings. Plugs into household outlet. 3-1/2" H x 6-5/8" Diam. (1.6 lbs.)

$49.95

Extended Reach Insect Vacuum

This lightweight insect vacuum quickly captures insects from up to 54" away. Flies, bees, spiders, and other insects are suctioned by the 14,000 rpm motor and drawn into a sealed disposable cartridge (included) through a flexible nozzle that easily reaches windows and corners. Lined with a non-toxic gel (harmless to humans and pets), the cartridge traps and quickly kills insects, unlike vacuum bags that can serve as breeding grounds. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the unit comes with two disposable cartridges and two 17" extensions for a 54" reach; also includes wall mount for easy storage. ABS plastic easily wipes clean. 54" L x 4 1/2" Diam. (3 lbs.)

$49.95

Feline Stay-Fresh Drinking Fountain

Developed by a veterinarian, this unique water bowl encourages cats’ proper hydration by continuously circulating, filtering, and aerating your cat’s water supply, returning it to the dish in a gentle cascade. The waterfall action breaks the surface tension, drawing in oxygen for fresher water, and making a gentle fountain sound that appeals to cats. Reservoir has adjustable flow control and six-cup capacity. Convenient side carrying handles. A guard over the inlet area prevents blockage. Plugs into AC with 6' cord; UL listed. ABS plastic; charcoal filter. 7" H x 7" W x 10" L. (1 lb.)

$49.95

Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner

The easiest way to clean jewelry in less than five minutes without scrubbing, polishes, or harsh chemicals, this unit uses water and gentle ultrasonic waves to dislodge dirt and dust from rings, eyeglasses, bracelets, and necklaces. With its 20-oz. capacity, it can easily clean numerous items at once: Simply place jewelry in the chamber, fill with water, close the see-through cover, and turn it on. In three minutes, jewelry is sparkling and ready to wear. Lightweight stainless steel and plastic construction wipes clean with a damp cloth. Plugs into a standard household outlet. UL listed. White. 5" H x 5" W x 8" L. (1 3/4 lbs.)

$49.95

700 Hour 3-Mile Flashlight

When a search and rescue team tested this new flashlight, they reported its light could be seen three miles away. It will clearly illuminate objects over 80 feet away and run up to 700 hours on three AA alkaline batteries or up to 1400 hours with lithium batteries. It is water-resistant, bright marine yellow and will float in fresh and salt water. It provides seven modes of operation with different applications, including emergency signals, strobing and Morse Code messages. The microprocessor pulses energy to the LED bulbs at a rate that is within the average response time of an optic nerve which results in tremendous battery life. The small ergonomic shape and light weight make one-handed operation easy. Sophistication aside, the unit is simple enough that a two-year-old child can turn it on and off. AA lithium batteries (included). 2 5/8" W x 3 5/8" L x 1" D. (3.25 oz.)

$54.95

Closet Organizing Trouser Rack

Taking up only an 18-inch width in your closet, this pants rack keeps twenty pairs of slacks neatly hung and readily accessible. It easily mounts to a closet wall or door and has a 10-gauge steel support bracket to hold 20 solid birch wood dowels that let you hang trousers flush against the wall, then swing them out individually, up to 180 degrees, for easy selection. The dowels measure 5/8 inches in diameter to reduce the creasing of even fine fabrics. The 1-inch vertical spacing between dowels allows for easy visibility of each pair of pants. Nylon washers between dowels reduce friction when swinging them out. Can also hold ties. Support bracket has a pine backing with clear lacquer finish and mounts with self-tapping drywall anchors (inc luded). Made in U.S.A. 40" H x 17" W. Allows for twenty pairs of trousers.

$59.95

The Authentic Sound Oasis Machine

Offered exclusively by Hammacher Schlemmer, this machine allows you to design your own tranquil acoustic environment that promotes concentration and relaxation in a busy home, noisy office, or a hotel room in a bustling city. Unlike other machines with computer-generated sound, ours uses the latest digital technology to create aural atmospheres from sound recorded at the source. Six included sounds (rain, surf, summer night, stream, wind, and white noise) mask distracting background noise; additional sound cards are available. With timer, digital alarm, and headphone jack. Runs on included AC adapter or four AA batteries. Blue. 6 3/4" H x 6 1/4" W x 3" D. (1 1/2 lbs.)

$59.95

Digital/Analog Radio-Controlled Black Band Watch

Our incredibly accurate radio-controlled watch is specially designed for those who require the features of a digital watch but prefer the aesthetic elegance of an analog timepiece. Updated daily by a signal from the U.S. Atomic Clock in Boulder, Colorado—the definitive source for time, accurate to within one second every 20 million years—the watch is highly dependable, even adjusting itself automatically for Daylight Saving Time. When traveling between time zones, simply press a button and the watch will automatically update its display to show the new local time. A World Time function allows the wearer to scan through presets showing the current time in 30 of the world's major cities. The integrated 1/100th second stopwatch measures elapsed time, split/lap time, and first- and second-place times. The electroluminescent backlit screen makes viewing easy in any light. Includes an automatic calendar preprogrammed until the year 2026, and a date alert that flashes when the set date is reached. The watch is water resistant up to depths of 50 meters, and has a programmable alarm. Runs on a 2-year watch battery (included). 1" W x 1/4" L x 9/10" D. (1 oz.) Black Band. Made from polyresin.

$69.95

Upside-Down Tomato Garden

Tomato plant vines sprawl as they grow, requiring time and attention to keep them properly staked above ground. This ingenious planter takes the toil out of growing tomatoes by elevating the planting bed and allowing your vines to grow downward from holes in the bottom. The hanging vines need almost no attention and ensure that tomatoes ripen in the air where they won’t rot. Complementary plants like basil, parsley, rosemary and peppers can be planted on the top, which holds up to 80 lbs. of topsoil. The compact planter can fit in any space with ample sunlight, even condominium balconies. A hollow base filled with sand (not included) keeps it stable and upright. The plastic grow box, supported by galvanized steel and PVC pipes, has openings for four tomato plants underneath, with pop-out perforations for four more openings. Minimal assembly requires no tools. Tomato plants not included. 48” H x 25” W x 25” D. (31 lbs.)

$69.95

Snowfall Light Box

Instead of spending hours up a ladder attaching lights to your house, simply set this weatherproof light-projection box on your front lawn and transform the entire facade into an illuminated snowscape. The box creates the illusion of gently falling snow flurries by directing a bright white beam onto a rotating mirrorball, and the user can adjust the size of the “flakes,” as well as their rate of fall. For optimum effect, the unit should be placed 20-25 feet from the target wall, and the beam can be adjusted up to 60 feet wide and 40 feet high. Lamp is on a spike for easy and stable insertion into lawn. 6-foot cord plugs into standard extension cord outlet. 11” H x 9 1/4” W x 9 1/4” L. (7 lbs.)

$59.95