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Cordless Inflator
Makita’s 18V LXT® Cordless Inflator delivers up to 120 psi to top off car and light truck tires, inflate bike tires, sports balls and more. It includes a built-in, high visibility pressure gauge display with backlight and an auto-stop function that automatically shuts off the inflator when a preset air pressure is reached to prevent overfill.
Makita USA, Inc.
makitatools.com or 800-462-5482
Filtered Kitchen Faucet
American Standard’s Filtered Kitchen Faucet reduces lead, chlorine and Class 1 particulates. It features an LED indicator to tell homeowners when the filter needs changing. The filter installs in the countertop or on an inside cabinet wall.
American Standard
americanstandard-us.com or 800-442-1902
Cleaner and Polisher
The HÄNS Swipe can clean with hundreds of swipes before needing a refill. The cleaning side comes filled with HÄNS’ All-Tech Cleaning Solution. The polishing side has a removable and rewrapable microfiber cloth that is antimicrobial and safe for all screen types.
HÄNS SWIPE
hans-swipe.com or contact@hans-swipe.com
Portable Jig
The Pocket-Hole Jig 310 by Kreg® is a portable jig for creating pocket-hole joints and works with materials from 1/2 inch to 1 ½ inch thick. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor projects and has a lifetime drill-guide warranty. It features an anti-slip base for secure positioning, a material thickness gauge, positive stops and an easy-set drill bit and stop collar.
Kreg
kregtool.com or 800-447-8638
Scented Candle
Spiral Light Candles feature a unique wick arrangement that burns the candle circumferentially for greater surface area usage and better fragrance throw. They are made from ultra-refined food grade wax, vegetable-based dyes and 100 percent cotton wicks on the outside and locally-sourced softwood wicks on the inside. All scents are Phthalate free.
Spiral Light Candles
spirallightcandles.com or 651-300-7640
Decorative Door Glass
Affluent door glass by Western Reflections uses steel blue swirl glass and platinum nickel caming to create a Baroque design that seems to flow and pairs with any type of home exterior, from brick and stone to siding and shiplap. Affluent is available in four different frames in a variety of door light and sidelight sizes. It has a medium privacy rating.
Western Reflections
western-reflections.com or 800-507-8302
Under Sink Turntable
YouCopia’s SinkSuite Under Sink Turntable rotates 360 degrees and features non-slip feet. Adjustable dividers let homeowners create separate sections to keep bottles and supplies organized. It includes 3 adjustable dividers and is made from BPA-free plastic.
YouCopia
youcopia.com or 888-973-9288
Sensor-Controlled Mortise Lock
Inox’s PD97 is a sensor-controlled, motor-driven electric mortise lock for sliding doors. It uses the sensor-controlled motor to send a signal to the lock, prompting it to engage or retract without needing to touch the lock or handle. It is ideal for commercial, hospitality and healthcare applications. A hand wave access control unit is optional. The PD97 is UL1034 certified and ADA compliant.
Inox
inoxproducts.com or 916-388-1888
LED Light Tube
Aleddra’s Gen4 Emergency T8 lamp is a self-testing/self-diagnosis T8 light bulb. It operates as an energy-efficient T8 during normal operation, but during a power outage will last over 90 minutes on battery. It automatically self-tests for 30 seconds monthly and for 90 minutes annually, meeting emergency lighting audit requirements with no labor cost.
Aleddra
aleddra.com or 425-430-4555
LED Dome Light
The Opti-Brite Surface Mount LED Dome Light features a polycarbonate housing and lens. It includes a white base and trim ring, touch switch on lens and is dimmable with memory. It provides 1500 or 1040 lumens of illumination.
Optronics
optronicsinc.com or 800-364-5483
Automatic Driveway Deicing System
Bare Ground’s KlearWay deicing system can be controlled remotely or manually operated. The oscillating driveway liquid applicator is fully adjustable and covers up to 1,000 square feet. It is smartphone, Google Home and Amazon Alexa compatible and is capable of deicing up to 2 inches per hour. It can also be used to pretreat driveways and walkways to reduce snow accumulation.
Bare Ground
bareground.com or 888-800-8356
Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser
Equipped with a green laser for enhanced visibility, Empire Level’s Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser delivers up to 4X the brightness of single diode red lasers. Cross line lasers are ideal for cabinet installation, light alignment, tiling and similar applications. All laser electronics are impact protected with rugged rubber over-mold and locking pendulum. It features tripod mounting points, a 75 foot range and rare earth magnets to hold the laser securely on metal surfaces. It includes a carrying case, batteries and is backed by a limited 1-year warranty.
Empire Level
empirelevel.com or 800-558-0722
Disposable Latex Gloves
Vystar’s Vyxtex disposable gloves offer liquid barrier protection, puncture and tear resistance and flexibility. They’re made from an ultra-low protein formula, reducing the risk of developing or experiencing latex allergies from extended contact. Vytex gloves are biodegradable and sustainably sourced.
Vystar Corp.
vytex.com or 508-791-9114
Split-Stud Pocket Door Frames
Johnson Hardware’s 1500SC Steel Split-Stud Pocket Door Frame is engineered for installation in 2×4 walls and can support solid core doors between 1 inch and 1 ¾ inches thick weighing up to 200 pounds. It features a soft-open/soft-close mechanism and installs in about an hour.
Johnson Hardware
johnsonhardware.com or 800-837-5664
Single Stage Snow Blower
The Ariens S18 series snow blowers feature a manual chute deflector, a 99cc engine and a paddle system designed to clean snow down to the pavement. It folds down for compact storage, has an 18 inch clearing width and can move 39 tons of snow per hour. It is suitable for small jobs and 1 to 8 inches of snowfall.
Ariens
ariens.com
Post Foundation
FootingPad® is a composite deck post footing system designed to evenly distribute deck post loads. It replaces concrete footings of equal diameter and meets ICC-ES building code acceptance criteria. FootingPad is made from recycled materials.
AG-CO, LLC
footingpad.com
Smart Faucet
The U by Moen Smart Faucet features voice-activation technology to provide precise measurements at the exact temperature needed. It can also be controlled by hand motions, the Moen Network app, or by the handle. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, as well. U by Moen is available in 5 finishes.
Moen
moen.com or 800-289-6636
Pavement Repair Compound
QPR Fast-Setting Asphalt Pavement Repair is ready-to-use for potholes or cracks wider than one inch. It sets hard in one hour, but is traffic-ready almost immediately. It requires no bonding agent and can be used in all weather conditions.
QPR® (Quality Asphalt Repair)
qprusa.com or 800-388-4338
Aluminum Railing
Available in matte black, matte bronze and white, DuraLife’s Nantucket Aluminum Railing is made of powder-coated aluminum and can withstand up to 10,000 hours of salt spray. It’s designed to withstand the harshest outdoor weather conditions and can be used with DuraLife composite deck boards. It locked together using a patented installation system, eliminating the need for screws.
Barrette Outdoor Living
duralifedecking.com or 800-866-8101
Baseball Bat Flashlight
Pro-4 Tactical’s Baseball Bat Flashlight provides 300 lumens of illumination and includes three AAA batteries and a removable wrist strap. It is 16 ½ inches long when extended and features three modes (high, low and strobe) and a zoom in/out.
Pro-4 Marketing
833-776-3687
RETAILER PICK
“The ty beanie boo masks are a cute and inexpensive washable mask that kids love. Kids love the different styles parents love the low price.” — Erika Godbey, Houska’s Ace Hardware
Children’s Masks
Beanie Boo masks come in a variety of colorful styles. They’re a reusable, washable two layer design with a flexible nose bridge and adjustable ear loops.
Ty
shop.ty.com or 800-876-8000
