Helps avoid horrifying auto-repair and plumbing bills. Could the socket wrench become the fashion statement of the humble ’90s?

Will massage your feet while you’re pounding the pavement looking for work. Also keep the tootsies warm (pop the insoles in the microwave).

Romantic it ain’t, so best given to someone you know really, really well. With blower attachment, clears leaves from lawn, too. Wet-dry models great for college kids.

Away with those fatty, overpriced sausage-and-cheese baskets. Let you get what you want–or need. Personalizing makes them almost fun.