Home and Garden Blog Roundup

There are so many blogs out there that it can be hard to keep track of all the hottest, latest stuff for the home and garden. Here are a few of the top items from the last week.

In the Home

Clamp Light -- for the industrialist home, a clamp-on light. And it's energy-efficient. Thanks MoCo. Liason Glass Basin -- a Villeroy and Boch sink to match your sexy kitchen hood (see below). From Trendir. Irwin's Unibit Step Drills -- three drill bits,  nineteen sizes. That's pretty sweet! Also from Toolmonger. Pom Dimmers -- the pom-pom itself is touch-sensitive, so you can adjust your light levels without a dimmer switch. From bookofjoe. Deconstructionist Movement -- this nail remover  makes it easy to reuse lumber from buildings that are being deconstructed. From On the Level. Irwin-ViseGrip Pliers -- get a grip. .. on anything. From Toolmonger.

In the Kitchen

LuxAir Blue Glass Curved Chimney Hood -- sexy, futuristic hood for your sexy, futuristic kitchen. From Appliancist. Cannoli Forms -- if you don't have enough gadgets and gizmos in your kitchen, check out these cannoli forms.  Wrap pastry around them, deep fry it, and fill with mascarpone. Yum! From Kitchen Contraptions. Big Ice -- these gem-shaped ice cubes  make your drinks look pricey. From Pop Gadget. Spice and Seed Toaster -- special gadget to make it easy to toast sesame seeds and other tiny seasonings. From bookofjoe.

Garden and Yard

Matchstick Gardening -- ready-to-grow "matches" with seeds embedded in them. Stick 'em in dirt and water, then watch your herb or flower garden grow. From Cool Hunting. Stainless Steel Outdoor Shower -- a stylish poolside addition, from Happy Shower. Liquid Hot Magma! -- well, alright, just hot Magma. The Del Mar  is a petite but party-ready grill from Magma. From On the Level. Summit Portable Fridge -- this R2D2-lookalike  will keep your beverages cold for up to 7 hours without power. From Appliancist.

Decorate!

NYC Sewer Mat -- for a humorous touch, this weatherproof mat  is great touch inside or out. From Home Improvement Ideas. West Elm -- everyone's raving about Fall 2006 stuff from West Elm.  Read about it at design*sponge and Decor8. Dart Coat Hooks -- hang your jacket pub-style. From design*sponge.

Blogs to Read and Enjoy

The sources of the blog updates, plus a few more that you might enjoy. Check out the older posts, too -- this roundup only covers stuff that's been posted in the last week.

• Appliancist -- home.
• Behind the Curtains -- design .
• Book of Joe -- miscellaneous.
• Crib Candy -- not a blog per se, just a conglomeration of cool stuff for the home.
• Cooking Gadgets -- kitchen.
• Cool Hunting -- miscellaneous.
• Decor8 -- design.
• Design*Sponge -- design.
• Fireplace Lowdown -- home.
• Happy Shower Bathroom Remodeling -- home.
• Home Design Help Blog -- home.
• Home Improvement Ideas -- home.
• House Plans Blog - building plans.
• Inhabitat -- ideas for green living.
• Keeping the Castle -- home.
• Kitchen Contraptions -- kitchen.
• MoCo Loco -- design.
• On the Level -- Bob Vila's blog.
• PopGadget -- tech and gadgets for women.
• Product Dose -- miscellaneous.
• Toolmonger -- "all tools, all the time".
• Trendir -- design.
• Woodworking Magazine Blog -- home.
• You Grow Girl -- garden blog.