Ideal for the elderly, disabled, or just plain lazy, this convenient gadget keeps you from ever having to shovel snow again. The idea is a heated mat that literally melts the snow away; simple, but extremely useful. Just whip it out and lay it outside and watch the traction mat do its magic! All this comes at a hefty price though, $1099 for a piece 15 inches long and 24 wide. That may be a little too much considering it can melt at maximum 2 inches of snow per hour.  [via coolest-gadgets.com]