Readers list their favorite home gizmos

by Jan D'Atri
the Arizona Republic
Feb. 7, 2004

Dear readers,

This week I turn the reins over to you, the readers, as you weigh in on some of your favorite new gizmos, like a stylish body fat analyzer. ( I don't care how great it looks in the bathroom, because it's going to tell me that I don't!) Nevertheless, it's apparently one of your favorite finds. The floor is yours!

Dear Jan,

I just have to tell you about a great gadget I found at Ace Hardware. It is called a Zip-It. It is a very simple, plastic piece that is about 20 inches long. It inserts into your sink drain (without removing anything) and it has barbs on both sides that, as you pull this device out, it pulls out wads of hair that were stuck there. It costs only $3.49, and it was amazing how easy it was to pull out all the hair that was clogging my drain. Every house needs one of these. Their Web site is www.cobraus.com. It is the most amazing tool; I wish I had invented it!

Vicki S.

Fountain Hills

Hi, Vicki,

Yes, I bought one a few months ago. It's pretty ingenious. Now, both our hairdresser and Zip-It know for sure!