You can survive dorm life.

• Position: What's New? - Dorm Survival Kit from Barbara K Enterprises - Brief Article - Product/Service Evaluation

Even though it seems like the kids just got out of school, it's not too early to be planning what to bring to college. Anyone who has ever lived in a dorm knows that even the simplest project can be impossible without basic tools. Remember the inconvenience of chasing down a hammer or screwdriver?.

A great solution comes in the form of the Dorm Survival Kit ($29.99) from Barbara K Enterprises, New York. Packed in a blue and gray sling backpack, the kit includes a six-in one screwdriver, seven-ounce hammer, large scissors, 10-foot tape measure...