Apartment Therapy: electricity & power

Hole Plug: That's One Hole of An Idea

We're pretty sure we're not the only ones that have tried yanking out a plug from the wall socket by grasping the cord instead of the plug base. Personally, I recall as a child doing exactly that - pu...

Roundup: Five Great Power Strips

We've come across all manner of uniquely-designed power strips but not all of them are perfect. Sometimes it's hard to justify the extra cost associated with power strip, but then again we never have ...

Keep It Cartesian: Industrial Switchplates with a Twist

We're definitely feeling these clever multi-functional switchplates from Keep It Cartesian. By creating an extra ledge for incoming/outgoing mail, keys, and cord control, a sweet seamless mix of form ...

Solar Sunglasses: Charge Your Gadgets on the Go!

One of the renewable energies that we always have on hand is solar energy, and we all know that we don't use it enough. One of the reasons why we aren't using solar energy more is that it's usually im...

Toaster Shaped Battery Charger Concept

Hyun-A Ko's "Toasting Charger" concept is actually a pretty smart idea in regards to undoubtedly making it very clear when your lithium ion battery has been fully charged. The toaster not only pops up...

Outlet Plate Uses Antlers to Hold Charging Phones

Now, we're not usually fans of bringing attention to your wall sockets, but since we love antlers and anything to help keep our cords organized we can get behind Nendo's socket-deer. The outlet plate...

Bocci 22 Out(lets) in the Wild

We just love it when one of our readers runs with something that we have blogged about. In this case it is the Bocci 22 outlet. Since I found out about these minimalist outlets too far into my own re...

In Case You Missed It: Cubic Switchplates by DesignGlut

Originally posted at AT:LA, this twist on the modern day switchplate was so awesome we thought it should receive an honorable mention here at Unplggd. The Cubic Switchplate is a clever way to dress up...

Citrus Clock: The Most Stylish Science Fair Project You've Ever Seen

A little bit Scandinavian....and a little bit seventh grade. Do you remember pulling off this amazing feat of electricity at the 'ol science fair? Lemons, electrodes and a light bulb? I do, except it ...

Juice Up Your Gadgets While Burning Calories

The other day we were ranting and raving about the wasted energy opportunity gyms have. All those people working away on treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines could be generating powe...

Google Searches Bad for the Environment

Who would have thought your carbon footprint extends all the way to your search queries on Google! In a new study by Jonathan Kommey of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, servers fo...

POM: The Amazing Apple-Like Universal Battery Charger

After a few years, you end up with a lot of different makes of battery chargers. They aren't all the same and they all have their own chargers. It's easy in the beginning to stick to a brand, but tech...

DIY MintyBoost: Make Your Own Battery Powered iPod USB Charger

There is nothing more frustrating than being on the road or around and running out of juice in your iPod or iPhone. There are a number of solutions out there that will help you charge your gadgets, bu...

Java Juice: Power Inverter Disguised as a Coffee Cup

While this isn't technically in the home, some people spend so much time in their car that it might as well be their home. Cell phones, portable GPS systems, MP3 players, even laptops. These all seem ...

If the President Has 'The Button,' You Have 'The Switch'

You know that button? The one that the president can push at any time to basically alter the course of history? Well, we know that in the big picture what we do at home in our media rooms is only slig...

Donut Shaped Power Strip: A Better Way of Charging Your Gadgets

Power strips are usually near the heart of our gadget-centered lives. All our gizmos need power in order to work. Most of them need to be recharged. Most power strips are cumbersome and problematic, e...

Green Ideas: A Cork Covered Power Strip To Save Electricity

We think that everyone is starting to realize that leaving your gadgets plugged in when they aren't in use isn't good. It costs you money. Here at Unplggd, we want you to unplug your gadgets to save m...

Green Ideas The Energy Detective: Another Great Way to Reduce Your Power Bill

Times are tough and people are cutting down everywhere. Why not try and cut down on one of the expenses that you'll pay almost every month of every year? That's the kind of thinking that brought TED t...

Vera: Home Energy Automation Made Easy

Need more tools to help kill those inconspicuous Energy Vampires? Hey, Mi Casa Verde hates them too. They also understand it's not easy being green, but they're going to make an attempt to streamline...

Roundup: Five (Easy) Ways to Plunge the Wooden Stake in Vampire Energy

Last April Good Magazine and animator Nigel Holmes created a video that explains how wasteful vampire power is. In the short film, Nigel narrates us through the cost of keeping your computer, microwa...

Four Easy Ways Of Saving Electricity and Reducing Your Utilities Bill

We are always trying to save money on electricity. No matter what we do, it's not always easy to follow through. We have selected four items that we thing will help you with your eco-friendly project ...

Green Ideas: Energy Mate Great Way To Save Energy

It's been shown that simply having a display that shows your energy consumption will help you cut down and save money. In these frugal times, it's always best to be able to save money. British Designe...

Powewise: A Table-Like Docking Station

Powerwise is a neat little docking station designed by by Johanna Strand and Asa Elmstam. If you have a lot of gadgets to charge, a docking station is the best way to manage them. In one compact space...

Prometeo: Charge Your Gadgets With Solar Power

Solar powered chargers are the latest fashion. We've seen jackets, backpacks and other devices that promise you to charge your gadgets. The Prometeo just seems more useful. It was designed for Samsung...

DIY Supercomputer Found in Office Lobby

Woah! Guess how many computers are in this one wall-mounted case. Six! Found in the North Carolina office of designer Fredrik Perman, the acrylic case also holds six batteries, upward-blowing LED-lit...

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