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Liz Lichtenberger

Liz is the special projects editor for Hardware Retailing magazine. She reports on news and trends, visits retailers, and attends industry events. She graduated from Xavier University, where she earned a degree in English and Spanish and was a member of the swim team. Liz is a Louisville, Kentucky, native who lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two children. She enjoys swimming, reading, doing home improvement projects around her house and cheering on her two favorite basketball teams, the Kentucky Wildcats and the Xavier Musketeers.

Top Multi-Cooker Picks for 2019

multicooker

Multi-cookers, like top-selling brand Instant Pot, hit the small appliance market nearly a decade ago and have remained popular, especially as more and more cookbooks and online recipes are developed for the cookers. Combining the function of several appliances, including …

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Drain Stopper

drain stopper

This three-in-one item is one of the latest innovations in drain stopper replacement products. The TubKeeper is a combination hair catcher, drain stopper, and hot water indicator that shows when water temperatures go over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s easy to …

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Environmentally Friendly Cleaner

enviromentally friendly cleaner

Ecofriendly products continue to draw consumers. Clean Spirit® provides consumers with an environmentally friendly alternative to regular mineral spirits. The product is low-VOC, nontoxic, water-based and non-flammable. Find it at the National Hardware Show®, which will be held May 7-9 …

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Knife Holder

knife holder

Save space and keep knives out of small hands with the Knife Niche™ by Gerstner & Sons. This combination knife and cutting board storage system is perfect for smaller kitchens, RVs or tiny homes. The magnetic bar securely holds knives …

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Smart Lock

smart door lock

Who needs an actual key when you can unlock the door using facial recognition? The EcoHome Smart Lock can be opened using one of four different methods: standard keyed entry, PIN entry, RFID sensor entry or entry through facial recognition. …

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Counter-Depth Refrigerator

fridge

Among the biggest trends that have rolled over from 2018 is matte black or black stainless-steel appliances. KitchenAid® offers a complete suite of major appliances for the home, including a 22.7 cubic foot side-by-side refrigerator with Preserva® Food Care System …

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Ladder Base

ladder

Using a ladder in a stairwell can be next to impossible, until now. The Ladder-Aide by Ideal Security provides a level base for ladders to rest upon, adding a layer of safety for the user. With just a few simple …

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Deodorizer

deoderizer

Eliminate smells from practically anywhere in an eco-friendly way with Smell Grabber by Earth Innovations. With more odor eliminating capability than baking soda, this product can tackle even the toughest garbage, diaper or animal smells lurking around the home. The …

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