We know at least one woman (hi Mom!) who blames the varicose veins in her legs on years of cooking in a kitchen with a hard ceramic tile floor. If only we'd a) helped around the house more, and b) known about GelPro anti-fatigue chef mats. As the name suggests, they're filled with a gel that absorbs shock and reduces pressure on your feet and legs. The mats have non-slip bottoms (so you won't fall on yours) and are stain-resistant and easy to clean.

If we had patios or back yards, we would want Frontgate's entire Contempo modular patio furniture collection. The rain- and sun-resistant black wicker is woven over an aluminum (read: lightweight! won't rust!) frame for a sleek, modern look. And the thick, easy-to-clean cushions resist fading and stains. If only Frontgate's stuff came with Pier 1 price tags. More patio furniture.

A place for everything and everything in its place. As seen on Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Gladiator GarageWorks, "the only complete garage organization system that also includes appliances." Created by Whirlpool, this line of heavy-duty modular storage cabinets, workbenches, wall systems, and flooring will make your garage/basement look so good you'll actually want to spend time in there working on all those projects you've been putting off.

Who needs a welcome mat? We'd rather have one that looks like a sewer manhole cover. Made from recycled tires, these round destination doormats are 24" across and .5" high, so you can use them as doormats, or add some flair to your garage, basement, or bathroom. Choose New York, Chicago, Paris, or "You Are Here."

We've been looking for the perfect area rug for more than 4 years. We think we may have found it in this auto rickshaw rug by Indian fashion designer Manish Arora. None of this fading-into-the-background or blending-in-with-the-decor nonsense. This 5-by-8 wool rug demands your attention and becomes the focal point of the room, thanks to all the vibrant colors and shapes. Distributed exclusively through The Conran Shop. We can't wait until Arora starts doing housewares too.