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Ski & Snowboard Carrier
Rhino Rack’s Ski and Snowboard Carriers can hold three skis or two snowboards securely on top of vehicles. The release mechanism is designed to be opened and closed with gloved hands, saving users time fumbling with tie downs. The built-in lock ensures users will know their gear is safe and secure.
Rhino Rack 877-744-6622 or rhinorack.com
Nitrile Gloves
Aurelia® Robust® examination gloves are latex free, made from 100 percent nitrile, powder free and nonsterile. They have a micro-textured finish for improved gripping action and 5 mil thickness for improved puncture resistance. They are ambidextrous and conform to the highest international standards.
Aurelia Gloves 877-989-8886 or aureliagloves.com
Dead Blow Hammers
Hultafors’ Dead Blow Hammers feature urethane-covered heads and a dead blow function that uses steel balls to reduce recoil and cushion shock.
Hultafors 888-953-8357 or hultafors.us
Protector Plate
Utility Shield™ protects against side penetration from nails and screws and can be installed before or after utility placement. It is heat treated and zinc coated and eliminates the need to route studs or float drywall while preventing uneven wall texture.
BT Innovations 650-776-2842 or utility-shield.com
Fuel Container
Scepter® SmartControl™ fuel containers eliminate frustration with an easy-to-use design. They feature a squeeze-controlled flow rate, letting users fill equipment safely and without spilling a drop. An included flame mitigation device provides additional safety.
Scepter 855-857-3252 or scepter.com
Plant Pot
Elegance by Scheurich is a line of origami-inspired ceramic planters available in modern colors such as rose, green, gray and Alaska. They have a handmade look and offer a clean, fresh appearance.
Scheurich USA Inc. 312-454-0000 or scheurich.com
Foil Pan Carrier
Fancy Panz 2 in 1™ is a decorative, stackable carrier for foil food pans. It’s suitable for hot or cold food, fits both shallow and standard half-size pans, includes a serving spoon and is dishwasher safe.
Fancy Panz sales@fancypanz.com or fancypanz.com
Adjustable Container
Botto™ adjustable containers can change size to hold between 16 oz. and 32 oz. of food, taking up only as much space as they need to. The patented “swoosh” valve removes air when you press down on the Botto, keeping foods fresh longer. They’re top rack dishwasher safe and made of BPA-free, phthalate-free plastic which meets or exceeds FDA standards.
Botto Design hello@thebotto.com or thebotto.com
Toaster Oven
The Sure-Crisp™ Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Rotisserie by Hamilton Beach features six settings and an air fryer convection function for fast, even cooking. It includes a metal mesh basket, bake pan, broil rack, a slide-out crumb tray and a cooking timer with auto shutoff and stay-on setting with 4-hour automatic shutoff.
Hamilton Beach 800-851-8900 or hamiltonbeach.com
Lawn and Garden Tire
The Verse Turf Tire is designed with a radial construction for improved flotation, reducing turf damage during turns while improving traction. The deep tread design provides optimal performance in all soil conditions and features self-cleaning breaker bars in the tread and rounded shoulders.
Carlisle 800-827-1001 or carlislebrandtires.com
Heavy Duty Sticky Note
Post-it® Extreme Notes are specially designed to stick in freezing and hot temperatures, moisture and more. They’ll even stick to rough and textured surfaces, including brick, wood, stainless steel and more. They’re available in regular and extra-large sizes.
Post-it-Brand post-it.com/extreme
Lighted Garbage Disposal
Moen’s EX Series Garbage Disposals feature 6 motion-activated LED lights, providing 75 lumens of light whenever the cabinet is opened. The one horsepower, 2,800 RPM VORTEX™ motor is designed to reduce jamming, includes sound deadening insulation and has professional grade grinding power. Its compact design frees up valuable space under the sink.
Moen 800-289-6636 or moen.com
USB Power Strip
Anker’s PowerPort power strip includes surge protection, overload protection, two USB ports, a USB-C port and three AC outlets. Extra space between the AC outlets provides room for larger plugs and the space-saving 45-degree flat wall plug keeps the other wall outlets free.
Anker 800-988-7973 or anker.com
Hip Container
The Hip-Trug™ from Burgon & Ball and Corona Tools is a lightweight, flexible gardening container that clips to your pocket or belt, solving the problem of overloaded hands when harvesting or gardening. The soft neoprene band holds it in place even when kneeling.
Burgon & Ball 800-847-7863 or coronoatoolsusa.com
Barn Door System
Ideal for flexible privacy and decorative room division, Hy-Lite’s Barn-Lite Door System fits in areas with limited clearance, and is sturdy enough for high-traffic residential and commercial settings. These doors use acrylic blocks encased in architectural grade vinyl frames supported by steel hardware and slide for easy transitions between pathways and privacy.
Hy-Lite 888-256-2599 or hy-lite.com
Industrial Heater
Comfort Zone®’s ceiling-mounted CZ220 Heater provides 5000 watts of heat from a durable, heavy-gauge steel housing. It is equipped with an adjustable ceiling bracket and adjustable louvers so heat can be directed where it is needed. It features a removable front grille, power and caution indicator lights and a built-in safety protection system.
Comfort Zone 800-621-1938 or comfortzoneproducts.com
Remote-Controlled Work Lamp
Featuring 10 high-flux LED and Golight’s proprietary P-Vex lens, the Stryker ST Remote-Controlled Work Lamp generates 544,000 candela illuminating targets up to 4,839 feet (1,475 meters) away. These lamps are vehicle-mounted and are 33 percent more powerful than the previous model.
Golight Inc. 308-278-3131 or golight.com
Piano Box
Crescent JOBOX Site-Vault™ Series Chests add strength and elimate sharp lip corners with a chamfered lid design. The lids include built-in storage bins. It features an upgraded security system with a fluorescent reflective indicator that shows if the box is not securely locked. The shelves are rated for up to 1,000 pounds and the upgraded lock system supports Master #1, #5, #175 and American 50 padlocks.
Apex Tool Group 800-650-8665 or crescenttool.com
Post Mount Mailbox
The Hillsborough Post Mount Mailbox is made of galvanized steel with die-cast aluminum accents. It features a magnetic door latch and a powder coat in three finishes (copper, rubbed bronze and black).
Architectural Mailboxes 310-374-5700 or architecturalmailboxes.com
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Tape Measure KeychainCombine on-the-go convenience and functionality with Milwaukee’s Keychain Tape Measure. With a 6-foot blade, it features dual markings (imperial and metric), nylon blade protection and a 5-point reinforced frame for drop damage protection. The heavy-duty keychain clip allows users to clip it to almost anything.
Milwaukee 262-790-6655 or milwaukeetool.com
Local History BooksArcadia Publishing has been publishing books about America’s hometown histories for more than twenty years. Arcadia books feature vintage images to illustrate the memories, places, events and people that define communities. They have thousands of books available encompassing all 50 states and Canada.
Arcadia Publishing 888-313-2665 or arcadiapublishing.com
Household CleanersHero Clean® makes a full line of household cleaners designed to eliminate odors. They’re Made in USA and purchases support programs benefiting veteran and first responder communities.
Hero Cleaners
800-451-7096 or hero-clean.com
Cordless Snow ShovelSnow Joe®’s iON13SS is a 13-inch snow shovel powered by a rechargeable 40-volt lithium-ion battery system. It requires no cord-pulls, gas, oil, tune-ups or extension cords and delivers 52 minutes of runtime with zero carbon emissions.
Snow Joe 866-766-9563 or snowjoe.com
