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Aviation Snips
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Take on tough, relentless cuts with Fiskars® Pro aviation snips featuring PowerGear® technology, which gives you over 40 percent more power, especially during the most difficult part of the cut. Advanced gear mechanics prevent overextension without sacrificing cut length by providing an optimized handle span that truly fits your grip, and Easy Action handles open automatically to reduce fatigue.
Fiskars
fiskarspro.com
Fence Post Screws
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New for 2021, Fas-n-Tite Fence Post Screws install wire or panel fencing without a hammer or pre-drilling and can be used in place of traditional fencing staples. The screws are easy to install and remove with a drill or impact driver and install 10 times faster and three times stronger than traditional fence staples. Fas-n-Tite Fence Post Screws are coated for corrosion resistance and available in three quantities. They can be used on all woods including pressure-treated lumber, and the hammer-free installation saves your fingers.
Hillman Group
hillmangroup.com
Extended Feed Plant Food
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Schultz Flower & Vegetable Extended Feed Plant Food feeds all flowers, fruits and vegetables. It is convenient because it waters and feeds plants all at once and feeds for up to six months.
Schultz
knoxfert.com/schultz
Cooling Fans
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Dedication to innovation continues with this expansive product offering of fans. From desktop, tower and floor fan applications to pedestal, and even misting fans, Comfort-Aire has a fan product for you. Bring the comfort with you! For all reasons, for all seasons, Comfort-Aire has a solution for you.
Comfort-Aire
comfort-aire.com
Acrylic Enamel Paint
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COMMAND® is the extremely durable, single-component, multi-substrate solution to help you save time and tackle multiple jobs with speed and confidence. This interior/exterior, UV-resistant acrylic urethane enamel provides superior adhesion and abrasion resistance on a variety of substrates and is ideal for facility maintenance and property management applications where minimal maintenance disruptions and quick returns to service are required.
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com
Utility Knife
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The OLFA 18mm MXP Heavy-Duty Utility Knife is preloaded with an Ultra-Sharp Black Snap-Off Blade of premium Japanese tool steel for unmatched sharpness, making it the choice for professionals. The slim, durable metal body resists corrosion and has a nonslip grip that is comfortable in your hand. Available with either a ratchet-locking system or auto-lock slide for one-handed adjustments. The MXP Utility Knife is perfect for tough cutting projects, including drywall, roofing, flooring and more.
OLFA North America
olfahandtools.com or 833-663-OLFA (6532)
Roof Sealant
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Through the Roof! sealant provides a durable, flexible and watertight seal for gutters, drain spouts, lap joints, flashings, roof vents, aluminum siding and more. Through the Roof! stands up to weather and extreme temperatures. It sticks to wet surfaces and is now available in new colors: black and white.
Sashco
info.sashco.com or 800-767-5656
Bathtub Drain Strainer
Fitting inside the drain, the Shroom Co. Bathtub Drain Strainer collects hair and keeps it from clogging up your drain. When full, the drain strainer can be easily removed, wiped down and reinserted. The strainer fits any standard tub drain and catches hair without disrupting the flow of water.
The Shroom Co.
tubshroom.com or 631-393-0986
Barn Door Hardware
Emtek’s Barn Door Hardware now comes in an oil-rubbed bronze finish, along with flat black and brushed stainless finishes. The heavy duty sliding track system is rated up to 400 pounds and the large 3 ¾-inch wheels have ABEC-rated sealed ball bearings and a nylon roller insert. An anti-jump mechanism allows for easy installation and safe operation.
Emtek
emtek.com or 800-356-2741
Furniture Paint
With Rust-Oleum’s Furniture Transformations kit, you can update old and worn furniture with no stripping, sanding or priming. The bond coat comes in 24 colors and an optional decorative glaze provides a custom look. One kit covers 35 square feet and comes with detailed instructions to guide you through the refinishing process.
Rust-Oleum
rustoleum.com or 877-385-8155
Mini Tank Water Heater
Available in four sizes, WaiWela Mini Tank Water Heaters reduce the time waiting for hot water. The tanks are 110 VAC, UL-approved and fit under the sink to provide instant hot water to that sink. The mini tank water heaters are a cost-effective alternative to recirculation and reduce water and energy waste waiting for hot water.
WaiWela
waiwela.com or 800-605-6542
Fire Starter
Lighting a grill or fireplace is fast, easy and safe with the Looft Lighter I. Using only superheated air, the Looft Lighter I lights charcoal, briquettes or logs in 60 seconds without gas, flame or lighter fluid. It can be used in grills, fireplaces, pizza ovens, fire pits and more, and the safety casing cools down seconds after use. The lighter comes with a three-year warranty.
Looft
looft.com or 855-905-6638
Swimming Pool Monitor
Manage your pool more effectively with the cFloat System, which monitors your pool’s water temperature, chemical makeup and water evaporation. The system also measures air temperature, air quality, humidity, atmospheric pressure and the amount of UV radiation present at any given time. The cFloat also works as a motion detector, sending an alert to your smartphone when unexpected motion in and around the pool is detected.
cFloat
cfloat.co
Bluetooth Padlock
The Master Lock 4401DLH Bluetooth Padlock allows you to share access to the padlock with others through the Master Lock Vault Home App. The padlock can monitor access history and has backup access and battery jump if the battery dies while locked. It also comes with a two-piece weather cover and easy-to-replace CR2 battery.
Master Lock
masterlock.com or 1-800-464-2088
