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Slip-On Handle Grips
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Behrens Comfort Grip™ reduces hand fatigue when carrying heavy loads. Made from 100 percent silicone, they’re available in a range of colors and sizes that are removable and transferable. Large Comfort Grips slip onto wire pails and can bails and the 2-pack of small grips are perfect for wire handles on tubs or cans.
Behrens
behrens.com or 800-657-4939
Pressure Cooker
The QuikCook™ 8-Quart Pressure Cooker offers slow cooking with low, medium and high heat settings as well as pressure cooking. It uses preset programs for rice, beans, whole grains and more for 10 total presets. It includes a nonstick, dishwasher safe pot, lift-out roasting rack, rice paddle and additional lid gasket.
Hamilton Beach
hamiltonbeach.com or 800-851-8900
Instant Read Meat Thermometer
ThermoPro’s TP620 Instant Read Meat Thermometer uses an ultra-fast thermocouple sensor to get full readings in 2 to 3 seconds with an accuracy of 0.9 degrees F. The auto-rotating LCD display can be read from any angle and from either hand. It is waterproof to IP65 certification and features auto-sleep to extend battery life.
ThermoPro
buythermopro.com or 877-515-7797
Cast Iron Skillet
Smithey Ironware’s No. 8 Chef Skillet is an 8-inch cast iron skillet with curved interior sides to promote movement and flipping. The longer handle keeps hands away from heat. The interior features a smooth polished finish that is naturally nonstick when properly seasoned.
Smithey Ironware Co.
smithey.com or 843-619-0082
Low-Profile Safety Glasses
Wiley X P-17 Safety Glasses meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for optical quality and high mass/high velocity impacts, making them suitable for construction use. They include a black zippered clamshell case, cleaning cloth, leash cord with rubber grips and T-peg elastic strap.
Wiley X
wileyx.com or 800-776-7842
Brushless Angle Grinder
The Bosch GWS18V-8 Angle Grinder combines portability, performance and user comfort. Its brushless motor provides an equivalent 8.0 amps of power and has restart protection to prevent accidental start-up when switching batteries. It features a two-position side handle, slim soft-grip design, a spindle lock and accepts 4 ½-inch discs.
Bosch Tools
boschtools.com or 877-267-2499
Tea Bag Caddy
YouCopia’s TeaStand® Tea Bag Cabinet Organizer and Caddy organizes over 80 tea bags in a slim space and includes eight removable, dishwasher-safe bins. It stands on any surface and fits in standard cabinets. A 120-bag caddy is also available.
YouCopia
youcopia.com or 888-973-9288
3-Drawer Cabinet
Sterilite’s 3-Weave Drawer Unit is made of easy-to-clean, durable plastic and is ideal for “out in the open” storage needs. Hidden rollers and wide ergonomic handles allow drawers to open and close easily, even under heavy loads. It’s available in espresso and concrete colors.
Sterilite
sterilite.com
Bedside Organizer
Homz’s Bedside Tech Organizer securely attaches to bedframes with hook and loop closure straps. It features four compartments of different sizes designed to fit several devices. The large front pocket features a clear front to view notifications without removing the device from the organizer.
Homz
homzproducts.com or 800-457-9881
Carryall Tote
Yeti’s Camino® 35 Carryall features deployable dividers and two interior zippered pockets. It’s made from a waterproof, ultra-durable and easy-to-clean material, making it suitable for both wet and dry gear.
Yeti Coolers LLC
yeti.com or 512-402-5895
Wiremold Cable Manager
Mockett’s WM3 Snapper Wiremold Cable Manager’s front panel snaps open and shut, featuring an invisible hinge. It is designed for easy access and total concealment of wires. Its serrated edges protect against fingerprints and it is sold in 1-foot lengths up to six feet. Snapper Wiremold Cable Managers are available in matte black, walnut brown, grey and white finishes.
Doug Mockett & Co.
mockett.com or 800-523-1269
Top Handle Chainsaw
Makita’s 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 12-Inch Top Handle Chainsaw offers up to 150 cuts in 2×2 cedar over 20 percent faster than a 22cc gas engine chain saw. Its compact, top handle design is ideal for pruning, trimming and limbing. It features a built-in LED on/off switch with auto power-off function, low noise level, zero emissions and torque boost mode for cutting dense material.
Makita USA, Inc.
makitatools.com or 800-462-5482
Concealed Fastening System
Kreg®‘s Deck Jig works together with Kreg Deck Screws to allow builders to install decking without visible fasteners. It features hardened steel guides to drill precisely positioned pilot holes and guide deck screws to attach decking from the edge solidly and invisibly.
Kreg®
kregtool.com or 800-447-8638
Composite Deck Screws
Big Timber Construction Fasteners’ Composite Deck Screws feature 1200 HR ACQ compatible coating for exterior or interior use. Their deep six-lobe star drive recess reduces cam-out end load and handles twice the torque as Philips or square drive while extending the life of the bit. Composite Deck Screws are available in eight common composite deck board colors: Cape Cod gray, castle birch, gray birch, graystone, latte, mocha, rustic cedar and walnut.
Big Timber Construction Fasteners
bigtimberfasteners.com or 800-726-4803
