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Chad Husted

Chad is an assistant editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. A Purdue University graduate, Chad has covered sports and news at the high school, college and Olympic levels as a sports writer, editor and designer for multiple newspapers. Prior to joining the NRHA, he was the sports editor for the Herald Journal in Monticello, Indiana, and a designer and copy editor for the AIM Media Indiana group in Columbus, Indiana. When not cultivating his beard, he enjoys backpacking, cooking, traveling and watching too much sports and Netflix.

Mosquito Repelling Soap

lye soap

Grandma’s Don’t Bug Me Bar is a natural alternative to DEET-based insect repellents. The bars are made with a blend of essential oils and contain no chemicals that will irritate skin. The lather dries clear and won’t stain clothes. The …

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Dog-Friendly Water Bottle

dog water bottle

The Lap-It-Up™ Dog Water Bottle combines a bowl and a water bottle for dogs to drink out of. Squeezing the bottle fills the bowl through a two-valve system, and water flows back into bottle when it is released with no …

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Product Rundown: Convenient Painting Tools

Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted shows some painting tools that can help any homeowner or DIYer make quick work of their next painting project. From brushes to magnetic paint pails, there are plenty of great products retailers can stock their …

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How I Did It: Sharing Profits With Employees

The associates who interact with your customers on the salesfloor, offer their advice on products and projects and keep a store running are the lifeblood of the home improvement industry. To reward employees who contribute to sales growth, Island Hardware …

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Exploring Accessories for Hand and Power Tools

Getting the most out of a purchase isn’t just a shopping strategy for consumers. Manufacturers are eager to offer accessories that can extend the applications of their products and boost sales while retailers are always looking to increase transaction sizes …

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Decorative Light Aid

light stringing aid

The ELF | Easy Light Feeder™ is a no-ladder solution for decorating trees with holiday lights. It allows the user to safely hang lights on all types of trees (evergreen, deciduous or palm) in minutes, and it can reach heights …

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Paint Tray and Storage Container

paint storage tray

Paint Tray Solution is a paint tray with a rubber gasket and easy clip-on cover that has an air-tight feature to prevent paint and paint tools from drying during the application process. It also stores paint with or without the …

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Propane Pizza Oven

pizza oven

The Pizzeria Pronto® reaches cooking temperatures of over 700 degrees and cooks a pizza in five minutes. This outdoor portable pizza oven can be used for tailgating, camping or a family pizza night. Simply hook it up to a propane …

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