Tools & Toys

Olla
Olla

Dripping Springs Olla

What's to love: Low-cost irrigation directly to plant roots.

What does it do: Plant this unglazed clay vessel up to its neck in a garden bed or large pot and plant vegetables or other plants in the ground outside of the pot. Water will seep slowly through the porous walls, providing a constant source of moisture to plant roots. The pot comes with a lid to help prevent evaporation and to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs in the standing water. The olla sells for $40.

Paint Glider

What's to love: It's a paint tray and bucket in one.

What does it do: Instead of having to constantly refill a paint tray when rolling paint on the walls, this spill-resistant container holds up to a gallon of paint. The smooth plastic bottom allows it to be pulled easily along the floor, even over drop cloths, and best of all it comes with a drain, allowing unused paint to be easily poured back in the paint can. The Paint Glider sells for $18.99.

-- Cary Jenkins

HomeStyle on 06/28/2014

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