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Powdered Repair Putty
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Available in 1 or 4 pound containers—Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty has many uses for carpenters, woodworkers, DIYers and homeowners looking for a reliable product for repairs. It is durable, long-lasting and Rock Hard! Our powder formula turns to putty when mixed with water so the product is ready when you need it—no worry of drying out. It’s nonflammable, won’t shrink and is a nonhazardous product, which means no strong odors while using.
RH Brands, Inc. | durhamswaterputty.com or 515-244-6363
Stainless Steel Drywall Joint Knives
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This new line of joint knives is distinguished by the all-metal design many pros prefer. They feature a hollow ground blade for the perfect flex and include a Hammer Head® for setting nails and dimpling nail holes. Made of durable stainless steel, they are rust-resistant, easy to clean and protected by a lifetime warranty. Each knife features a stainless-steel handle and blade, durable construction, flexible hollow-ground blade and Hammer Head® handle. They are guaranteed forever and are available in 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch widths.
Hyde Tools | hydetools.com or 800-872-4933
Interior Paint
Sure Color® is a new ready-to-use interior paint and primer line developed by Rust-Oleum®. The pre-mixed paint is extremely washable and scrubbable with great color retention. The colors are available in an eggshell sheen, and the white and blacks are available in flat, eggshell and semi-gloss sheens.
Rust-Oleum | rustoleum.com or 303-514-2641
Candle
ILLUME’s new scent Isla Lilly is grounded in earthy amber glow with a heart of a summery sea kissed with lily dew and is part of the Beautifully Done collection. The new fragrance is available in all the existing formats within the Beautifully Done collection, as well as four new formats, including assorted tapered candles, a smaller pillar candle, a medium pillar candle and a baltic glass vessel.
ILLUME | https://illumecandles.com/
Drain Cleaner
The ClogChopper multifunction cutting tools feature six self-sharpening blades to dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, scale and crystallized urine, without risking pipe damage. The spherical design maneuvers around tight bends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic and clay pipes. As it spins, it also self-sharpens as it scrapes along the pipe walls. It’s excellent for clearing stacks, downspouts and mains, as well as for drain lining jobs.
General Wire Spring Co. | drainbrain.com
Car Cell Phone Holder
The Cell Phone Seat sits in your cup holder to hold your cell phone while still giving you access to the cup holder and charging port on your phone. The simple and sturdy one-piece design has no magnets, suction cups, hinges or moving parts. The holder fits most phones, with or without cases and accessories, and allows phones to be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Cell Phone Seat | cellphoneseat.com
Bird Feeder
Audubon Park’s metal seed cake basket bird feeder is easy to clean and reduces debris below the feeder. It is made with weather-resistant material for year-round use and includes a hook for hanging. It attracts titmice, chickadees, bluebirds, woodpeckers and more.
Audubon Park | https://www.audubonpark.com/ or 888-290-9430
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The First Alert ZCOMBO is a z-wave protocol wireless smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. This battery-operated combination alarm will operate with third party, certified z-wave devices enabled with the First Alert protocol and the basic command class required by all z-wave devices.
Resideo Technologies, Inc. | firstalert.com
Corner Clamp
The Kreg® 90° Corner Clamp gives you the helping hand you need to hold 90° corners and “T” joints together securely when you’re assembling boxes, drawers, cabinets and cases. Plus, the 90° Corner Clamp leaves both of your hands free to add your fasteners. The 90° Corner Clamp is the fastest, easiest-to-use corner clamp you can buy thanks to Kreg Automaxx® auto-adjusting technology.
Kreg Tool | kregtool.com or (800) 447-8638
Adhesive Applicator
The Wooster Brush Co. Adhesive Applicator comes with extra-short white fabric that provides smooth application of all adhesives and water-based or solvent-based epoxies. It’s ideal for use on wallcoverings, fiberglass, paneling and floor tile. The applicator’s polypropylene core resists water, solvents and cracking.
WOOSTER BRUSH CO. | woosterbrush.com or 800-392-7246
Faucet
The Mesa™ one-handle, pull-out faucet goes well with casual kitchens. Features include a swivel spout, pull-out spray with push-button switch, memory position valving that provides water at your preferred temperature, separate deck-mount soap dispenser and ADA-approved lever handle.
American Standard | https://www.americanstandard-us.com/
Flashlight
The FRANKLIN™ PIVOT by NEBO features a high-powered 300 lumen COB LED flashlight and COB LED work light, 90-degree pivoting head and a powerful magnetic base. The included battery allows for up to 30 hours of operation in between charges.
Alliance Sports Group, L.P. | https://nebo.acgbrands.com/en_US/
