Try adding a littleBits pressure sensor to the stand so it can detect an umbrella’s presence and ping your phone if you leave the house unprepared. Stats Time: 6 hours Cost: $129 Difficulty: 3/5 ...

For the Rain: Yamazaki Home Umbrella Stand Keep your hallway dry when it rains with a handy umbrella rack. The Yamazaki Home Umbrella Stand ($59) is both sleek and useful.