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Tripod Chain Vise
Milwaukee’s 6-Inch Leveling Tripod Chain Vise features a fold-flat design and centered carrying handle to enable balanced, briefcase-style transportation and compact storage. It utilizes STABLE LOCK™ stability adjustment, the deck pitches 3 degrees for level alignments and it has a 1/8- to 6-inch pipe capacity.
MILWAUKEE TOOL | milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878
Deck Board Painter
Shur-Line’s Between the Boards Painter is designed for painting edges between deck and fence boards. Its tear-resistant flocked pad provides a smooth finish with all paints and stains. The threaded handle fits most extension poles and provides 6-inch wide coverage.
SHUR-LINE | shurline.com or 800-253-7856
Magnetic Door Kit
Self-closing magnets on this reusable door kit provide easy hands-free access while maintaining a tight seal. The kit includes one 48-inch by 87-inch door panel with sewn-in self-closing magnets, three rolls of 1-inch by 24-foot ZipWall® double-sided tape and one sheeting cutter.
ZIPWALL® | zipwall.com or 800-718-2255
Cordless Tower Work Light
Makita’s 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Tower Work Light extends to an overall height of 7 feet with a foldable design for quick setup and takedown. The adjustable head rotates vertically 220 degrees and pivots 230 degrees horizontally. The light features three modes of operation: 3,000 lumens on high, 1,700 lumens on medium and 900 lumens on low. It is IP55-rated for dust and water resistance.
MAKITA USA | makitatools.com or 800-462-5482
“Benjamin Moore’s ARBORCOAT® Exterior Stain is our top-selling stain. It holds up well in the hot and humid Georgia weather.”
—Josh McKenzie, Adelaide’s Paint & Decor
Exterior Stain
Benjamin Moore’s ARBORCOAT® Exterior Stain enhances and protects while still allowing the texture of the wood to show through. It is suitable for use on all types of wood and composite decking and siding and resists blistering, peeling, stains and scuffs. The stain provides superior UV protection, a mildew-resistant coating and has excellent touch-up and recoat properties.
BENJAMIN MOORE | benjaminmoore.com or 855-724-6802
Exterior Door System
Masonite’s Performance Door System is designed to withstand the elements and features a 4-Point Performance Seal, which includes Premium Square Edge Fiberglass Doors, Endura Products’ Z- Articulating Cap Sills™, PE650 Weatherstripping, Simple Solution® Corner Pads and FrameSaver® rot-proof door frames. The system is offered with all Masonite exterior fiberglass doors, which are available in a variety of styles, colors and finishes, including multiple glass options.
MASONITE | masonite.com or 800-663-3667
General Purpose Adhesive Resin
MasterEmaco ADH 502 is a general purpose two-component, non-sag epoxy for cap seal adhesive and repair applications. Its non-sag property is ideal for bonding most materials and for both overhead and vertical repairs using a standard caulking gun. It is low-odor, solvent-free and moisture-insensitive and cures in three hours. It is acceptable for use in USDA-inspected facilities and UL-certified for drinking water systems.
MASTER® BUILDERS SOLUTIONS | master-builders-solutions.com
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Modular Heat Pump
The Trane Thermafit Air-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Model AXM is a fully electric modular unit that moves heat rather than generating it, making it three times more efficient than other forms of electric heating. Each module includes dual refrigerant circuits with lab-verified vapor injection compressors that facilitate greater lift. They also easily expand to the capacity you need.
TRANE | trane.com
Cordless Power Rotary Cutter
The BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX∗ Cordless Power Rotary Cutter can cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, leather, plastic, carpet, denim, other fabrics and more. It features an extra-long trigger, nonslip comfort handle and cordless power to make continuous use and repetitive cuts easy.
BLACK + DECKER | blackanddecker.com
Door Lock
The Array by Hampton Connected Door Lock is powered by an app that allows users to create personalized schedules and automations to trigger actions with other Array devices, like having Array lights turn on automatically when the door is locked or unlocked. The Connected Door Lock works with iOS and Android devices and can pair with Amazon Alexa or Google Voice Assistant for a hands-free experience. It features a five-pin, ANSI grade-2 locking deadbolt cylinder with anti-pick features for maximum security.
HAMPTON PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORP. | buyhampton.com
Chocolate Bar
Dr. Bronner’s newest flavor of its 70% dark Magic All-One Chocolate is Cool Peppermint Cream, which delivers a sweet mint taste and features a unique blend of cocoa from Ghana and the Ivory Coast, Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) coconut sugar from Indonesia, ROC cocoa butter from the Congo and bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate flavors are organic, fair trade, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.
DR. BRONNER’S | drbronner.com
Must-Have Products
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Fan Speed Controller
Leviton’s new Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller is designed to make it easier than ever to add smart control to ceiling fans at home, specifically for overhead pull-chain ceiling fans without electronic control. After installing the product, homeowners can enjoy the option of controlling ceiling fans with the My Leviton app, voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Hey Google and Apple Siri via HomeKit or the Apple Home app. The Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller is ideal for great rooms with high ceilings, kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, home gyms and covered patios.
LEVITON | leviton.com
Mosquito Blocking Wearable Gear
Mozzie Style gear is an innovative line of jackets, pants and blankets made of a fine mesh lightweight fabric that makes it nearly impossible for insects to fly or crawl through. Mozzie Style gear is a more natural solution to insect protection. The pieces are insecticide free, made with recycled polyester and offer protection from mosquitoes, ticks, black flies and more.
MOZZIE STYLE | mozziestyle.com
