Heated Traction Mats

Frontgate.com has an intriguing pre-winter item on sale called the Heated Traction Mats. Geared for the geeky home for the coming winter, this “gadget” allows you to rest warmly inside to enjoy your plus time with your family, worry free about the doorway getting 1-2 feet deep in snow.

Designed to melt 1-2″ of snow per hour you’d be sure to greet your guests really well. Specs? Here they are:

– Designed to be left out for the entire winter season
– Heated mat plugs into any standard 120V outlet
– Non-slip, UV-protected rubber construction
– 6′ cord

Mat width varies from 24″, 36″ and 48″ and is sold online from US$1,500 to $2,500.