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Skil 5700 circular saw Price: $79 at Home Depot. What: A powerful circular saw with a "SightLight" that ensures precise cuts in any level of light. Perfect for: Lumberyard junkies. Why we love it: Its ergonomic rubber handles make the longest rips a breeze. Comes with a hard-plastic carrying case and accessories. 
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Black & Decker 85th Anniversary 14.4-volt cordless drill Price: $99 at Home Depot. What: A cordless drill with a built-in electronic level and 24-position clutch and keyless chuck. Perfect for: City dwellers who hate to rely on their supers for minor repairs. Why we love it: Unlike your average drill, it’s snazzy enough to leave on the kitchen counter. What else: Has a cool, soft carrying case with plenty of room for bits and the AC recharger.
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Juice S2, Leatherman multi-tool Price: $60 at Gracious Home stores. What: An all-purpose tool that includes pliers, screw- drivers, wire cutters, a bottle opener, and scissors. Perfect for: MacGyver wannabes. Why we love it: It's a seriously cool-looking urban accessory.
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Roomba Intelligent Sweeper Vac Price: $200 at Hammacher Schlemmer stores. What: A twelve-inch round Jetsons-chic robotic vacuum that zigzags around a room, bouncing off the walls. Perfect for: Neat freaks with a weakness for gadgets. Why we love them: A set of sophisticated sensors keeps the machine moving after hitting obstacles, and a "cliff detector" technology keeps it from falling down stairs. What else: There's no better comedy than watching pets chase it.
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| Edited by Armin Harris. Photographed by Antonis Achilleos. | |
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From the November 25, 2002 issue of New York
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