Sources of inspiration for the home reinventor:
Gadget catalogs
I'd recommend getting the mailing list for the printed versions, which are easier to browse than the online counterparts.
Frontgate
"Enhancing your life at home." Gadgets.SkyMall
Continental Airlines shopping catalog is full of silly gadgets from many different catalogs.Solutions
More gadgets.The Sharper Image
A staple in malls across the country.
Brookstone
Gadgets for self-indulgence.There are more...know any?
Catalogs for things you use
Staples
You need this stuff at home, so this is a useful idea generator.Container Store
Containers say a lot about the stuff we need and use.There are more...know any?
Ergonomic/health care catalogs
InteliHealth Healthy Home
Health care products.There are more...know any?
Home automation catalogs
Smarthome.com
Gadgets for controlling your homeHome Controls, Inc.
Automation and networking for the home.There are more...know any?
Home security and covert security catalogs
Super Circuits
Small video cameras, etc.There are more...know any?
Robotic kits
Stylish furniture with functionality in mind
IKEA
Don't get too caught up in aesthetics. Look for the functional attributes.
Building suppliers
Home Depot
Take a stroll at your local store and think.
Movies
Back to the Future
2001
Enemy of the StateThere are more...know any?
Crazy inventions
International Chindogu Society
Lots of strange inventions, most useless but possibly inspirationalIBM's Patent Server
Check out the Gallery of Obscure Patents while you are there.
Other
Popular Mechanics
Scientific American
NASA website
notsobighouse.com
Gardening sites
Professional building resources