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Hard Hat
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Reinvented from the inside out, 3M™ SecureFit™ Hard Hats feature Patented Pressure Diffusion Technology, incorporating self-adjusting front paddles along the forehead. This 4-point ratchet suspension system flexes and self adjusts to the size of the wearer’s head, reducing forehead pressure and increasing comfort for all-day wear. Further personalize the fit with multiple levels of height adjustment, and a breathable, washable sweatband helps keep you cool and dry.
Long-Lasting Repairs and More
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Discover the reliability of Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty®—a favored option for carpenters, woodworkers, homeowners and DIY enthusiasts seeking long-lasting repairs. Adding water transforms the powder formula into a nonflammable, nonshrinking putty that dries Rock Hard®. Experience hassle-free application and lasting results without any unpleasant odors. Trust in Durham’s Water Putty for exceptional durability and convenience.
Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty | durhamswaterputty.com
Insulation Sealant/Adhesive & Seam Tape
Sikaflex Insulation Sealant/Adhesive is a one-component flashing sealant designed for hard-to-bond surfaces. It’s great for basement insulation, masonry, CMU block and insulation boards. It’s UV-stable and highly durable. Sikaflex won’t dissolve or melt foam board and seals gaps and voids around penetrations. Sika Insulation Seam Tape is designed to seal seam joints, overlaps of house wraps and weather barriers. The tape is clear in appearance for easy placement, hand-tearable and multipurpose, and mold and moisture resistant.
Sika | retail.usa.sika.com/en
Foam Sealant
Red Devil Foam & Fill Window & Door Polyurethane Straw Foam Sealant is specifically formulated for filling, insulating and sealing around windows and doors. It takes the shape of all cavities forming a permanent, airtight and waterproof seal on wood, metal, masonry, glass and most plastics. It stops air infiltration and in turn prevents heat loss and drafts and is environmentally safe, containing no CFCs and HCFCs.
Red Devil | reddevil.com
Bird Snacks
Created to entice a variety of colorful, insect-eating birds, Mealworm Snack Stacks are rich in protein and fun to use. Combine different snack stack flavors to attract the greatest variety of birds. For use with a Snack Stack Feeder, the snacks attract bluebirds, robins, orioles, wrens, jays, chickadees and titmice.
Audubon Park | audubonpark.com or 888-290-9430
Panel Carrier
Confidently carry full-size sheets with the Kreg Panel Carrier. Slide the large pads over the panel and lift up on the handle to clamp and automatically adjust to the material thickness, up to 3/4 inches. The pads are covered with Kreg GripMaxx™ to ensure a strong, secure hold without damage, dents or marks, even on fragile plywood veneers. The ergonomic handle has thick, durable padding and won’t dig into your hand while carrying your material.
Kreg Tool | kregtool.com or 800-447-8638
Paint Scraper
Stortz paint scrapers make it easy to remove paint while keeping the wood intact and creating the least hazardous work environment while scraping paint. Perfect for home improvement projects, you can restore your windows, trim, doorways and railings with the Stortz paint scraper.
John Stortz & Son, Inc.| stortz.com or 888-847-3456
Deck and Dock Sealer
Seal-Once® Marine, a premium waterproofing deck/dock sealer and stain, has been rated nontoxic and nonhazardous to aquatic life making it safe to apply around open water. Seal Once Marine, which is available in clear and three semi-transparent colors, deeply penetrates the surface to protect and stabilize wood in high-moisture areas. It is manufactured in the U.S., eco-friendly and an ultra-low VOC premium wood finish.
U-C Coatings | sealonce.com
Trim Brush
The Zibra Trim Brush is designed for painting on trim, around doors, windows, baseboards and ceilings. This angled brush is available in three sizes: 2-inch, 2.5-inch and 3-inch and two handle preferences: Long or Palm Pro.
Zibra | enjoyzibra.com
Vegetation Control
RM43 offers a solution for total vegetation control on bare ground or for spot control of brush, vines and more than 150 weeds. It kills existing weeds and prevents future growth on walkways, roadsides, fence lines and any place you want to keep free from invasive plants. A combination of two herbicides and a surfactant, glyphosate kills the weeds and imazapyr prevents new growth. It is rainfast in two hours and there are no entry restrictions to sprayed areas for pets or people after the spray has dried.
Ragan & Massey, LLC | raganandmassey.com or 800-264-5281
