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Boot Brushes and Boot Scrapers
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Kick the Dirt With Boot Brushes and Scrapers

San Francisco's rainy season appears to be in full swing these days, and while I'm encountering plenty of puddles, thankfully (or not) city life doesn't afford much mud or slush.
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San Francisco's rainy season appears to be in full swing these days, and while I'm encountering plenty of puddles, thankfully (or not) city life doesn't afford much mud or slush. For those of you in chillier climates — like the poor Buffalo citizens! — the roads may have already had their first of many plows. To keep you from tracking that snow and sludge all through your homes this Winter, a boot brush and/or scraper is a must have. Whether you want a cutesy one, like Gump's cast iron Squirrel Boot Brush ($38), or a masculine, utilitarian version, like Gempler's Deluxe Boot Brush ($52), there are endless options to choose from. You can even go the multipurpose route and order the Doormat with Bristles ($80) from DWR. Just click the product images to shop the rest of this roundup.

P.S. This is also a terrific holiday gift idea for new homeowners, friends in Winter wonderlands, or men who have everything — except one of these!

Aviary Bootscaper Squirrel Boot Brush Doormat with Bristles Scraper 30
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Cool Idea: New Orleans Water Meter Doormat
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Cool Idea: New Orleans Water Meter Doormat

Anyone who's ever lived in New Orleans recognizes the starry, art-deco design of the city's water meter lids.
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Anyone who's ever lived in New Orleans recognizes the starry, art-deco design of the city's water meter lids. Designed by Edwin Ford in the early 1920s, the crescent moon and stars became so sought after that people actually used to pilfer them, so much so that for a time the city tried to replace them with plain ones to try to stop the theft. Nevertheless, the 85-year-old design has become an iconic symbol of the city — along with the fleur-de-lys, of course. So, one clever local turned the groovy vintage meter cover into a Decorative Door Mat ($32). The high-quality, durable mat is as useful as it is nostalgic and charming, and you don't have to steal from the city to own it. Clearly, it's not for everyone, but it's a great gift for anyone who knows a thing or two about NOLA. Hint, hint.

Casa Quickie: Dual Doormats
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Casa Quickie: Dual Doormats

With all the mud, snow, and slush that enter our homes during the Winter, a doormat is a must.
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With all the mud, snow, and slush that enter our homes during the Winter, a doormat is a must. But when holiday party season is in full swing (along with the drinks!), you can't count on your guests to be mindful of the mud. So, you can give them a little nudge by putting a second door mat inside the door, in addition to the exterior welcome mat. If they miss both mats, they must have reeeally long legs. Just make sure to use a thinner doormat inside, or even a low pile rug remnant, and test it to be sure that the door will open smoothly!
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Love It or Hate It? Nice Underwear Mat
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Love It or Hate It? Nice Underwear Mat

In a way, your doormat is the first impression your guests have when they come to your home.
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In a way, your doormat is the first impression your guests have when they come to your home. If you want to set a light-hearted tone, the Uncommon Goods Nice Underwear Mat ($22) will do the trick. But, perhaps some of you would prefer to go a more traditional route. Regardless, this one certainly makes me smile; I see London, I see France . . .

DIY: Custom Doormat
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DIY: Custom Doormat

In this DIY, I'm going to show you how to personalize your plain ol' coir doormat to assure your guests that they're ringing the right doorbell.
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In this DIY, I'm going to show you how to personalize your plain ol' coir doormat to assure your guests that they're ringing the right doorbell. I saw this project on MarthaStewart.com, and since it fits so well within this month's Renewal theme, I had to share. To find out how to do it, read more

Space Invaders Doormat: Love It Or Leave It?
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Space Invaders Doormat: Love It Or Leave It?

Is it just me or are Space Invaders attacking the geekosphere?
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Is it just me or are Space Invaders attacking the geekosphere? Last month we found a Space Invaders necklace, bag, baby mobile, sweater and even a hand knit hat. I don't have a child and I'm not sure how I feel about wearing my geek status on my neck, chest or head, so I must admit I quite like the Space Invaders Doormat. It seems like more fun than the Barcode Doormat anyway. Do you love it enough to put it on your doorstep?


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A Raccoon Burglar!
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A Raccoon Burglar!

Dog doors are dangerous things.
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Dog doors are dangerous things. Even a house in the safest of neighborhoods cannot protect itself from a wild creature that wants to enjoy the comforts of the great indoors. Take this curious neighborhood raccoon, for example. He came, saw, and swiped! It's what he took that's so darn baffling...