Make It Happen: Smarty Plans

Keep mobile devices away from kitchen spills with an acrylic tablet holder from Diamond cabinets. It can be installed below any cabinet and folds up easily. Through dealers, $220. diamondcabinets.com

PowerRise shades from Hunter Douglas raise and lower using an app. hunterdouglas.com

3 Reasons We Love InductionQuick Because magnetic waves heat a pan directly, induction cooking takes 25–50 percent less time than other methods.Precise Induction has a wide range of heat settings and adjusts instantly, so fine-tuning a simmer is simple.Safe The surface remains cool, so  fingers can't get  burned accidentally. And there's no chance of gas leaks.Here's a way to try this easy, energy-efficient cooking technology before purchasing a full-size appliance. Induction heats cast-iron or stainless-steel pots and pans using electromagnetism for faster, more even cooking. $169 single burner, $249 double burner. waringpro.com

Avoid messy handles with Pfister's Selia touch-free faucet that turns on and off with a wave of your hand. Water stops after two minutes without use. $299. pfisterfaucets.com

If you love the look of stone but blanch at the maintenance, consider this high-performance countertop that's impervious to stains. $58–$96 per square foot. dekton.com