Gadget geeks, design buffs, hobbyists, and anyone interested in how things work: this is required reading! Featuring more than 100 quirky innovations from "garage inventors" across the nation, this visual showcase captures America's can-do spirit and creative energy. All the clever amateur creators profiled here brought their ideas to life right in their own homes; the fruits of their imagination range from the useful (a "Finger Shield" for when you're chopping food) to the offbeat (a diaper for your pet bird).There are items for people on the go, to help you look your best, and to make life easier at homeand electronics too. Get the background story on every invention, along with a statistics-filled sidebar, photos, illustrations, and diagrams to add to the fun!