Getting a new business venture off the ground is easier said than done, but a growing number of startups are finding funding on crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo and exceeding their fundraising goals by a huge margin. The following innovative products are taking off and have a lot to offer home builders.
The Hitcase PRO 2.0 offers extreme protection for iPhones, whether on a job site or a ski hill. The case protects a phone from up to 16-foot drops and 16-foot water depths, according to the company. The case also prevents damage from dirt, sand, and debris and includes compact, element-proof lenses for video, photography, and streaming.
Courtesy blö Technology
blö is a wearable device that cools you off six degrees in two minutes, according to the company. The small, lightweight device draws air through a chamber using peppermint oil as a cooling agent, and is designed to clip onto a shirt at the base of your neck. The rechargeable battery lasts four to eight hours, and the device can be used for working outside, exercising, and more.
Courtesy Brondell
Brondell started the “wash don’t wipe revolution” with their Swash 1400 Luxury Bidet seat. The bidet simply replaces an existing toilet seat, and offers dual stainless steel sterilized nozzles with customizable positions, water temperature, and spray width. The Swash 1400 also includes a warm-air dryer, heated seat, and night light.
Courtesy Swidget
Swidget is a modular electrical outlet with a suite of inserts that can help make your home smarter. Inserts include a USB charger, Bluetooth speaker, carbon monoxide detector, night light, motion sensor, and aromatherapy. The inserts blend into the outlet’s minimal design, and can be controlled through a smartphone app.
Courtesy Heacket
Heacket is a heated jacket powered by a flexible heated panel. The jacket is a single layer with a wind- and water-resistant shell, and can heat up in three seconds, according to the company. Heacket is more durable than traditional heated clothing, the company says, and was 2693 percent funded on Indiegogo.
Courtesy MyAntenna Tech
Kiwi P1 from MyAntenna Tech is a compact, user-friendly, and precise laser measurement tool that’s 891 percent funded on Indiegogo. Users can quickly measure items with +/- 2mm accuracy, the company says. The Kiwi P1 is suitable for surveying, building, interior design, and other uses.
