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The Eastlake Umbrella Patio Heater Warms Up Al Fresco Dining

The skies are clear but the evening weather has dipped down to sweater or coat weather here in Los Angeles, putting a damper on our outdoor entertaining plans. But even renters like ourselves can add ...

The Nobo Firepit Electric Radiators With LED Flame

Remember the Fortress of Solitude in the Christopher Reeve Superman movies? If Supey was decorating his far north hideaway, we'd think the Nobo Firepit Electric Radiator, complete with LED flame, woul...

Laptop Drybag

We've posted about laptop cases that don't really do much besides look pretty; so it's great when we find a product that will actually do something for us. Especially because these little rectangle...

Solar Oak Effect Post Lights

Most garden solar lights aren't designed nor capable of really illuminating an outdoor space like traditional halogen lighting. But if you're looking to light a pathway, LED solar powered lights can b...

The Rotoliana Indoor/Outdoor Lampion Lantern

Here's a modern reinterpretation of the classic paper lantern, this time updated with an assortment of silicone coloured diffuser (green, blue and orange) and illuminated by a a 30 watt fluorescent bu...

Waterproof iPod Stereo Case for Your Summer Pool Party

Every so often the postman drops off the Frontgate catalog (we once purchased some window film from them) and then we end up half an hour later thinking: 1) do we really need a a full size Halloween ...

Pylones' Flashlight Projects Constellations for Each Day and Hour of the Month

So, we're heading out to the White Mountains of New Hampshire this weekend to do some hiking and camping. We're beyond excited about camping, but one of the things we're really looking forward to is ...

Solar Powered Tent

We know that going camping can be extremely therapeutic and calming. No technology means you have no distractions from the gorgeous views and spending time with your loved ones. Although, not ever...

Hot or Not? Naturally Water Repellent Fabric

Ok, so this new fabric was designed with fashion in mind, but outdoor furniture requires water repellency just as much as your rain jacket. Designed by Italian outerwear company Allegri, the new te...

Urban Garden Deco: A Great Way To Make Your Garden Look Unique

Have you ever wanted to get some really cool lighting for your pool and patio? Did you go to one of those gigantic hardware stores and didn't find anything that would look good? Well, you don't have t...

Plek66 Compact Barbecue

Now you see it, now you don't! We love the space-saving qualities of this Plek66 barbecue; designed to hang on the wall, it folds out of sight when you're finished cooking......

Solar-Breeze Sun Powered Pool Skimmer

Eco Pool Technologies's Solar-Breeze is to the pool like a Roomba robotic vacuum is to your living room. Except this helpful pool cleaner doesn't require any outlet, taking advantage of two long, thin...

Low Profile Solar Accent Lighting for the Garden

Our neighbors and friends downstairs have been doing an amazing job creating a container garden in a section of a once neglected section between our apartment fourplexes. Now the outdoor section is lu...

Body Weight Activated Upside Down Outdoor Shower

Turn your world upside down and enjoy the upward spray Viteo Shower, which hooks up to your hose and uses your own body weight to activate the spray on or off. We're not sure about the Donnie Darko th...

Best Outdoor Lighting 2009: Tips & Products

In the past year, my top outdoor lighting picks have changed a little, but the number of really good posts from our writers documenting all sorts of solutions has stacked up. Among them is my top pi...

The UNICAT MAN 6x6 Truck
Extreme portable living crammed with tech

The UNICAT MAN 6x6 was custom built for a customer based off the MAN TGA 6x6 Chassis. Included is everything you need for the most extreme expedition and comfort: Air suspended seats, burglarproof, ...

Propane-Powered Yard Tools

It's a windy day in Texas, and on windy days our disdain for leaf blowers grows even greater. Our walk from the bus through the city was polluted by the roar of those machines, but more annoyingly, w...

Planters Hide Home Theater Speakers Outside

We love anything that plays double duty. The above planters clock in overtime by hiding outdoor speakers, along with holding your beautiful botanicals. Perfect for setting up an outdoor summer theate...

Solar Powered Lanterns: Perfect for Outdoor Parties

We've always loved the look of round, colorful lanterns hung in a garden - so festive! This modern version is absolutely perfect for a summer dinner party outdoors, because they can be hung anywhere w...

Command Sit: Stackable Keyboard Outdoor Seating

Ross McBride's Command Sit stackable stools are super-sized seating options that might appeal to the tech-loving crowd who always wants to have their keyboard close at hand...or under tush (they look ...

Outdoor Lighting Concept: Blades of Grass

Here's an outdoor themed lighting concept sent in by designer Stefano Merlo, a portable plexiglass and LED light that can be "planted" anywhere. The flexible forms can be used by itself or in bunches,...

Windchill Misting Fan Keeps You Cool and Repels Pests

Outdoor misting systems have become commonplace, thanks to restaurants and theme parks used in warmer climate region where just sitting around can be a test of will. Although there are full sized home...

How To: Build a Backyard Movie Theater for under $260

We've been playing around with the idea of setting up a garden movie oasis for quite some time now. Last summer Gregory posted a snapshot of Ed Sweeting's bargain backyard theater as a Final Frame an...

The Hotspot Mini Tech Outdoor Table Heater

There's no denying Southern Californians like myself are prone to get the "chills" when the thermostat dips anywhere south of...oh say...70 degrees on any given day. Our year around Mediterranean clim...

Roundup: 10 Coolest Garden Gadgets

click for more pics Spring and summer are two of our fave seasons here at Unplggd because it means taking your tech outside. For those of you with gardens to tend to, we've found ten great products to...