Labor-Saving Devices for the Home Bar

So, you're relaxing with some buddies on a lazy afternoon, brew in hand, in front of the TV. The only problem is that there are two great games on, and you have to keep manipulating the remote to switch back and forth. You've got one hand wrapped around your brew, and you've got potato chip grease and salt, and a little guacamole, on the other. How do you change changes without having to wipe off one hand, or put down your mug? Why, with the Voice Activated TV Remote, that's how! No more putting down your beer, no more greasy chip-or-cheeto goop on the remote form those yucky fingers. All you have to do is tell the remove what channel your want.



Voice Activated TV Remote
$54.99, $30.99 from CSN Stores

We all know how terribly difficult it is to take out a shaker or a pitcher, put in some ice cubes, pour in some Vodka or Gin, and that dash of Vermouth, and then actually stand there stirring it, or, heaven forbid, shake it. Well, after centuries of drudgery, Waring has totally removed the agony from preparing the Martini, with their revolutionary new Waring Pro Martini Shaker. That's right, an electric Martini maker. Just add the stuff, hit the touch pad, and let Waring shake or stir your Martini.



Waring Pro Martini Shaker
$190.00 at Target

Ok, you really don't mind opening that bottle or can, you just do not want to get up to get the can or bottle. You are, after all, watching the game, and it's not halftime. Or, you're outside by the pool, and it's so warm and lovely, and the bar or the kitchen is such a long walk from there. Well, here's the greatest labor-saving device yet invented by man, the Remote Controlled Beverage Cooler.
Yep, hit that remote, and a cooler full of ice cold brew (ok, in the cans, in the bottles) will travel up to 40 feet to bring you your next drink. Required Notice: Also suitable for water, juice, soft drinks, or even ice cream!



Remote Controlled Beverage Cooler

$69.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer

Hungry? After a couple of beers, brought to you by your remote controlled cooler, a hot dog sounds real good. But who wants to stand over a grill cooking it? And put the bun in the oven to toast? Too much work. Well, how about a toaster that will not only accept the odd shape of a hot dog bun, but will cook your hot dog at the same time? In fact, it will cook two of each at the same time! Yep, some genius has invented the Pop-up Hot-Dog Toaster


Pop-up Hot-Dog Toaster
$23.62 at Amazon

There is nothing like a fragrant, tasteful glass of fine wine. But, oh, getting the corkscrew, lining it up in the exact center of the cork, pushing the point into the cork, and then turning and turning and turning, and then pulling it, and hopefully the cork, out. Well, fret not more. Enjoy a fine glass of vintage vino, without the work, with the Automatic Wine Bottle Opener.
Merely insert the pointed end into the cork, and push the button. That's it. The cork miraculously pops out. No turning, no pulling, no broken corks.




Automatic Wine Bottle Opener

Automated corkscrew removes cork from wine bottle at the touch of a button, without leaving any crumbs behind.
$24.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer

Is breathing just too hard to do sometimes, especially after a few at your home bar? Well, the effort and hardship has just been removed from the act of breathing, with your very own home Personal Oxygen Bar,
that features easy to use push button controls. Breathing was never so easy.



Personal Oxygen Bar

$299.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer

Going on that outing, and need to lug that heavy, heavy cooler along? Well, fret no more! No need to strain those delicate back muscles (or worse) or enlist a friend or two to help with the manual labor. Not with the
The 14 M.P.H. Cooler.
That's right, a motorized cooler that you can ride to your favorite drinking location. A 500-watt electric motor propels the cook up to 14 mph, with you aboard. And its fully insulated, so you don't freeze your behind in the process.

The frame is built from durable but lightweight aircraft aluminum, and the cooler has a chain drive, disc brake, and variable-throttle control, ensuring speeds and handling like a golf cart. And you won't get too thirsty during your trip - there is a cup holder!




The 14 M.P.H. Cooler

$499.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer

Cushioned seat and back rest sold separately for $29.95