Abstract: An apparatus for ironing fabric-containing articles is provided. The apparatus includes a board having a top surface, and a tray movably coupled with the board. The tray comprises a base portion, and a top portion coupled with the base portion. The tray is configured to be movable from an open configuration to a closed configuration. In the open configuration, one end of the tray is extended away from the board. An iron can be placed onto the top portion of the tray. In the closed configuration, the tray is folded onto a portion of the board for storage.

Abstract: An apparatus as a countertop composter includes a container, a frame, a lid with holes that can be adjustably opened and closed. The container has a bottom wall, a side wall, an open top and a top edge defined by the side wall. The frame is configured to be coupled to and support the container. The container may be made of a resilient material. When the container is inverted, a force is applied onto the bottom of the container to remove the organic waste inside the container.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a body including a first half and a second half. The first half and the second half define an opening at a proximal end and an appliance cavity therebetween. A rotation element couples the first half of the body to the second half of the body. The first half and the second half are rotatable about an axis of rotation defined by the rotation element from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the first half and the second half are in a facing relationship and define a cavity therebetween. In the second configuration the first half and the second half are in an end-to-end relationship and aligned on a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A towel includes a body formed from a first material and having a first side and an opposed second side. A first gripping area is disposed on at least a first portion of the first side of the body. The gripping area includes a plurality of friction elements formed from a second material that is different from the first material.