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Great service is just one text away!

One of the driving concepts behind Manage My Home is that we help you get more done at home. For this reason we are always looking for new ways to help you do just that. This week we are pleased to announce the introduction of Text2Call.

Get instant access to expert home pros with a single text message. Don't put service on hold. Just text 694663 (MYHOME) the service you need — REPAIR, CLEAN, REMODEL or INSTALL — and a pro will call you right away to start helping. And if you're looking for a part for a product you own, just text PART, and a Sears PartsDirect representative will be on the phone within seconds to help you find the part or accessory you need.

-Garret, Industrial Designer

Cutting The Last Cord

We have wireless phones, wireless pcs, and wireless remotes have been around for eons.  How about wireless lightbulbs.  Can you imagine if you no longer needed plugs and cords?  Well, some inventive minds at Intel have actually created a lightbulb that runs wirelessly.  Check out this demo video from Justin Rattner, a physicist from MIT Labs.

Imagine having the ability to walk into an airport or room with your laptop and instead of consuming battery, it is recharged. Based on principles proposed by MIT physicists, Intel researchers have been working on a Wireless Resonant Energy Link (WREL). Rattner demonstrated powering a 60-watt light bulb without the use of a plug or wire of any kind, which is more than is needed for a typical laptop.

-Garret, Industrial Designer

Say Hello To Hello Modular Shelving

Why is it that I can't resist the umpteenth creation of modular shelving design. For those of you looking for a step up from milk crates and cinderblocks this could be just the shelving your looking for. It's called 'Hello' shelving but I suppose if you're lying down you might call it 'me, myself and I' shelving. Regardless of which letter of the alphabet, this is a nice design for a reasonable price that will definitely give your bedroom, living room, or anyroom a nice lift.

Check out the designer and give him your rating on his design!

-Garret, Industrial Designer

Behold The Green Green Lawn Mower

How Awesome is this new lawn mower! Battery powered it looks so good I want to mow someone's lawn since I don't have one of my own.

Features:

• 360 watt-hours of battery energy, it has plenty of power to mow through even tall, wet grass
• Gives you the powerful performance of a gas mower with convenience of battery technology
• There is no gas or oil to spill and no engine emissions to pollute the air
• Never need to wear hearing protection — nor will you annoy your neighbors, no matter what time of day you mow
• Instant starting, squeeze the handlebar and the motor starts automatically
• Optional on-board string trimmer/edger. No more second trips around the lawn to clean up walkway edges or trim around fence posts
• Trimming/Edger switch, instantly change from powering the mower blade to powering the optional Trimmer/Edger
• Security key can be removed to prevent accidental or unauthorized use of the mower

-Garret, Industrial Designer

Express Yourself

It's often remarked that your home is a reflection of who you are or maybe who you aspire to be. We choose colors, materials, furnishings, etc. to express something personal about ourselves. Well, what if you could go way beyond paint colors and brick choices. What if you could absolutely transform your house whenever you wanted. If you wonder what I mean, you have got to check this out below.

See more funny videos and Technology Videos at Today's Big Thing.

-Garret, Industrial Designer