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Interior and Exterior Primer
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Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Primers are a premium line of primers that allow your customers to start with a quality foundation in order to guarantee a stunning finish. These interior and exterior primers have been proven to deliver an uncompromised painting or staining foundation across all surfaces because of their unique high-hiding and stain blocking formulas.
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com
Crack Repair Caulk Tube
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3M™ High Strength Crack Repair makes repairs three times faster. The precision tip applies the fiber reinforced compound directly into surface cracks in both interior and exterior fills. Ideal for drywall, ceilings, stucco and concrete fractures with no shrinking, cracking or sagging.
3M
3m.com
Elastomeric Rubber Waterproofer
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Ames Blue Max is an acrylic elastomeric liquid rubber waterproofer. With 1200 percent elongation, Blue Max resists chipping and peeling. Ideal applications include basements, foundations, insulated concrete forms and many other areas. Blue Max is proudly made in the U.S.
Ames
amesresearch.com
Aromatic Bird Repellent
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Bird-Out™ Aromatic Repellent is a low-cost, fast and trouble-free solution for keeping pest birds away from patios, decks, garages, warehouses and other outdoor areas. Each easy-to-use cartridge contains 50g of methyl anthranilate, a grapeseed extract proven to repel birds. Just activate the cartridge with a twist, snap it into the dispenser and enjoy up to 60 days of effortless protection.
Bird-B-Gone
birdbgone.com/birdout or 800-392-6915
Dehumidifier
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The Comfort-Aire BCD-Series “Cube” dehumidifier presents a new concept in dehumidification–the innovative bucket-tank design allows the dehumidifier to ship and store in a collapsed state, reducing shipping requirements and shelf space with one unique design feature. The advanced smartphone capability and the capacity to hold up to four times the condensate water as typical dehumidifiers makes the Cube a modern, minimalist appliance with as much form as function. Available in 20, 35, and 50 pint capacities.
Mars
comfort-aire.com
Bristle-Free BBQ Brush
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This patented brush has four springs that are twisted-in-wire, making it four continuous bristles. This new brush cleans grease and burnt food and lasts longer than traditional brushes. The four spring design will fit to clean the tops and sides of grills and grates.
Brushtech
brushtechbrushes.com
Air Monitor
Honeywell’s Transmission Risk Air Monitor is a portable air quality monitor for use in schools and restaurants that alerts users when conditions are present that may increase the risk of exposure to airborne viral transmission in an indoor area. It monitors carbon dioxide, temperature and relative humidity and features 10 hours of battery life using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
Honeywell
honeywell.com
Tabletop Compost Bin
A little larger than a gallon of milk, Black+Decker’s Tabletop Compost Bins hold food scraps until they can be transferred to an outdoor compost area. The bins are molded from a single piece of rust-resistant stainless steel, making them easy to clean with just soap and water. They include a year’s supply of activated charcoal filters to trap odors from food scraps.
Black+Decker
blackanddecker.com
Tool Bag
Klein Tools’ Tool Bag is constructed from heavy-duty No. 8 black canvas and is rivet-reinforced for durability. It features a hinged steel-frame mouth, stitched and riveted leather handles, two retaining straps with buckles, a moisture-resistant vinyl bottom and nonscratch feet on the base.
Klein Tools
kleintools.com or 847-821-5500
Electronic Hearing Protection
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The 3M™ Pro-Protect Electronic Hearing Protector protects hearing while allowing workers to stay aware of dangers on the jobsite simultaneously. This electronic hearing protector helps protect workers from hazardous noises, allows them to communicate in low-noise environments and enhances their situational awareness. With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, they can make and receive phone calls through the headset. The soft, conformable ear cushions provide all-day comfort.
3M
3m.com
Cable Stapler
The MILWAUKEE™ M12™ Cable Stapler is designed to consistently sink 1-inch insulated staples to the depths electricians need when fastening NM-B cable. It features an LED work light, reversible belt clip, battery fuel gauge, staple viewing window and dry fire lockout. The kit includes an M12™ Cable Stapler, M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP 2.0Ah battery pack, M12™ charger and contractor bag.
Milwaukee Tool
milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878
Hot Sauce
The General’s Hot Sauce is made from aged, American-grown peppers, 86 percent per volume, compared to the industry-standard 20 percent peppers. The General’s Hot Sauce is available in multiple flavors and gift package combinations. The company is veteran-owned and portions of all sales go to help military and veteran families.
The General’s Hot Sauce
generalshotsauce.com or 803-845-0745
Folding Pocket Knife
Victorinox’s Classic Alox pocket knife features a woven design in five colors. It has five tools: small blade, scissors, nail file, 2.5mm screwdriver and key ring and weighs less than one ounce.
Victorinox
swissarmy.com or 800-442-2706
Cordless Drill/Driver
Metabo’s BS 18 LTX BL I Cordless Drill/Screwdriver features a selectable impulse mode for removal of damaged screws and for spot-drilling on smooth surfaces. It also comes with overload protection, precision stop, an integrated LED work light with a night light function and an electronic safety shutdown of the motor to prevent kickback. It includes a belt hook and bit holder that can be fixed on the left or right side of the tool.
Metabo®
metabo.com or 800-638-2264
