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With 130 new suppliers, 100 show-only specials and a focus on six priority growth categories, the 2026 Home Hardware Homecoming took place at Toronto’s Enercare Center Sept. 16-18. While out on the market floor, North American Hardware and Paint Association’s editor and director of content development Lindsey Thompson chatted with retailers and vendors while browsing the booths and checking out the new products. Check out her four favorites below and read about the event highlights here.
11″ LED Backup Power Flushmount Light | Globe Electric
The latest product in Globe Electric’s line of backup power offerings, the 11-inch LED Backup Power Flushmount Light offers 1100 lumens and 15 watts of dimmable and gradable light. The battery backup light features a metal trim, frosted plastic diffuser and comes in two colors, black or white.
“Last year, Globe came out with its battery backup lightbulb and this year, these flushmount light provide assurance you won’t be left in the dark if the lights go out. I loved that they offer 36 hours of light on the battery and you can still operate them like regular lights on the battery backup by turning them on and off as you need them.”
The Goat Bag | Tuatara Ventures Inc.
Built for repeated use across jobs that are hard on ordinary film bags, The Goat Bag is made of laminated woven polypropylene and ideal for construction sites, lawn and garden projects and while camping. When the project is done, empty it, fold it flat and keep it ready for the next one. The Goat Bag is UV-stabilized, holds 42 gallons and comes in a pack of 10 bags per box.
“As a DIYer, I am always on the lookout for anything that can make the job easier, especially when it comes to cleaning up the jobsite. These caught my eye with their sturdy feel and perfect size that even I could handle when it’s full.”
Kids’ Hippo Wrench | Handy Famm
Meet Chomp, the Real Wrench for Real Projects. With an adjustable jaw, interactive ear crank and ergonomic soft-grip handle, Chomp helps kids explore how real tools work while developing problem-solving skills and confidence. From tinkering with toys to fixing bikes, this ASTM-certified wrench introduces kids ages 5-plus to genuine mechanics and hands-on learning.
“Handy Famm products are so cute and have won several Retailers’ Choice honors. I love this hippo wrench because it’s fun, colorful and actually teaches kids how to properly use tools. If my kids would have been younger when these came out, we would have owned a set for both of them.”
Pet Hair and Dust Mop | Vileda
The Vileda Pet Pro Hair & Dust Mop is designed to pick up pet hair, dust and everyday debris from hard floors. Microfibre fingers create a light electrostatic charge to attract and hold onto hair during dry cleaning, delivering three times the pet hair removal. The wide mop head helps reach under furniture and along baseboards where pet hair collects. Use dry for regular cleaning or slightly damp for light floor refreshes.
“As a pet owner of two cats and a dog, anything that helps keep pet hair under control is a winner by me. I liked that this is a wider head to cover more ground in less time and can be used dry or damp.”
