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Protective Floor Slider
Magic Sliders’ Magic Fit is an easy-to-apply rubber cap that slips over any furniture leg, no matter the shape or size. It protects the furniture and floor from scratches and scuffs while eliminating noise during rearrangements or movement.
MAGIC SLIDERS | magicsliders.com or 630-325-4900
Beeswax Paste
Interstate Woodworks Beeswax Paste is hand mixed in small batches, all-natural and nontoxic. Beeswax Paste is perfect for cutting boards, bowls, wooden spoons or any woodworking project and makes wood surfaces food-safe. It brings new life to old, faded furniture finishes and is a great chalk paint sealer. Beeswax Paste is easy to apply and penetrates and seals to leave a beautiful, velvety luster.
INTERSTATE WOODWORKS | bwaxpaste@gmail.com or 203-506-0966
Heavy-Duty Knee Pads
Brass Knuckle BKKN200 Heavy-Duty Knee Pads provide all-day protection with a hard, contoured polyethylene cap. The knee pad conforms to the shape of the knee cap to enhance patella stability and reduce risks of impact and injury. The rounded, abrasion-resistant cap allows for safer pivoting and heavy-duty work on the knees, while foam padding throughout maximizes wearer comfort. It is one-size with an adjustable strap to keep the pad where it should be.
BRASS KNUCKLE® PROTECTION | brassknuckleprotection.com or 770-674-8930
Refillable Candle
The Boxed Glass Candle Refill from ILLUME reduces waste by packaging refills in a compostable paper cup. Users can push the bottom of the refill up, pull the wax out by its wick and insert it into a cleaned boxed glass candle vessel. It is available in a variety of scents and vessel options. The candles are PETA-certified, cruelty-free and vegan.
ILLUME | wholesale.illumecandles.com
“The Ultimate Scraper is made locally in Minneapolis, and it is the best ice and snow scraper I’ve ever used. I recommend it to everyone who comes into the store.”
—Andrew LeVahn, LeVahn Brothers
Multipurpose Scraper
The Ultimate Scraper is a reliable, high-performance commercial-grade tool that consumers use season after season. It is strong enough to chop, but thin and flexible enough to peel away stuck-on material. It can be used to remove ice, snow, tile, drywall mud, carpet glue, padding and more.
THE ULTIMATE SCRAPER | ultimatescraper.com 612-387-5552
Matte Black Door Hardware
Brinks Commercial Matte Black Door Hardware is constructed with a ultra-durable, powder-coated and chip-resistant finish. The finish is available in a complete lineup of hardware, giving architects, contractors, locksmiths and DIYers a modern alternative to silver-toned finishes.
BRINKS COMMERCIAL | hamptonproducts.com
Lawn Fertilizer
Root Booster™ loosens and conditions compacted soil to promote water uptake and drainage. It helps build a stronger, deeper root system, resulting in bigger plants. The probiotic blend releases locked-up nutrients and enhances absorption for a stronger lawn that can fight off diseases and withstand harsh conditions. When used as directed, Root Booster™ is safe for children and pets immediately after application.
TURF TITAN | turftitanbrands.com or 855-483-8873
Undercounter Convection Microwave Oven
Viking’s Undercounter Convection DrawerMicro™ Oven is a 1 2/5 cubic foot, 900-watt combination convection oven and microwave that can be placed below an island, peninsula or standard cabinetry. It features built-in airflow control for flush mounting, air fry, toast and warm cooking modes and 11 variable power settings.
VIKING RANGE | vikingrange.com or 888-845-4641
Protective Sleeves
Farmers Sleeves offer protection for the arms and skin of any farmer, gardener or outdoor worker. They feature cooling comfort and SPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays, as well as protection against skin allergens and scratches. They are breathable, wick sweat and are made from 15% spandex and 85% REPREVE® polyester. The sleeves are available in a variety of patterns and colors, including garden flowers, tropical flowers, forest green, leaf camo, green camo, white camo, save the bees, grey, black camo, cream, leopard and more.
FARMERS DEFENSE | farmersdefense.com or 831-789-2001
Granite Coating
Capstone Granite is an interior/exterior, water-based and acrylic coating with a multicolor blend of decorative chips for a granite-like appearance. This coating is ideal for horizontal and vertical surfaces such as pool decks, porches, patios, decks, walkways, walls and more. Capstone Granite is nontoxic, low-odor, features water clean-up and is made in the U.S.
AMES RESEARCH | amesresearch.com or 888-345-0809
Battery Storage System
Battery Daddy® is the ultimate battery storage system to organize and protect all your batteries. Its unique double-sided design stores and organizes up to 180 batteries, yet takes up the space of a laptop—perfect to fit in any cabinet, drawer or shelf. Battery Daddy® comes with a battery tester and prevents loose batteries from rolling around.
ONTEL PRODUCTS CORP | batterydaddy.com
Paint Sprayer
The Wagner FLEXiO 2500 Paint Sprayer offers a smooth, consistent finish on a wide range of interior and exterior projects, such as interior walls, ceilings, fences, decks, sheds and more. It applies coatings up to eight times faster than a brush and can spray unthinned paints and stains right from the can. It includes cup liners and features the Lock-N-Go System for quick disassembly and cleaning or color changes.
WAGNER | wagnerspraytech.com or 800-328-8251
Egg Dispenser
YouCopia’s RollDown Egg Dispenser is designed to hold 12-14 eggs in any refrigerator. It holds standard, large and jumbo eggs. The slim, two-tier and gravity-fed design frees up fridge storage space while nonslip feet hold everything in place.
YOUCOPIA | youcopia.com or 888-973-9288
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