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While covering the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion, which took place in Orlando Sept. 9-11, I (Lindsey Thompson, NHPA managing editor) walked the show floor looking for the latest and greatest products. Here are my top four picks and why I think they’d be a great option to stock for independent home improvement retailers.
Lexel by Saschco is an elastic sealant that offers superior adhesion, is paintable and seals around anything, including tubs and shower stalls, sinks and countertops, window frames and door frames, PVC and metal drain pipes. The sealant can be applied to wet or dry surfaces, applied indoors and outdoors, can handle up to 747% joint movement and is 19 times clearer than silicone.
“This product is great for DIYers of any level thanks to its wide variety of uses. It’s a no-nonsense sealant that is hard to mess up and can be used nearly anywhere.”
The Attachable Dust Pan from Danco transforms an ordinary 5-gallon bucket into a multiuse tool. It quickly latches onto a 5-gallon bucket rim and converts the bucket to a jumbo dustpan for cleanup on construction and job work sites, at warehouses and for yard work and everyday home cleanup.
“This caught my eye right away because it’s so simple but so brilliant. Everyone has 5-gallon buckets lying around, so this tool makes it easy to turn that bucket into a dustpan for fast cleanup.”
EZ Fuse Tape from Super Glue Corp. is designed to adhere to itself without leaving any residue upon removal, this product offers a permanent bond that is waterproof, airtight, nonconductive and insulating. It resists weathering, salt water and UV rays, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
“If you haven’t noticed a theme yet, I’m all about convenience and efficiency, and this product is another one that is easy to use and can be applied to a variety of projects. It can stretch even around uneven shapes so is great for automotive, marine, electrical, plumbing, sealing, insulating and general purposes.”
The BinClaw provides an easy and convenient way to secure trash bins from unwanted visitors. This garbage bin lock secures roll-out garbage, recycling and organics bins and just snaps on. Single-handed operation leaves the other hand free to throw out the bag without touching the bin. On trash pickup day, stow BinClaw conveniently on the wheel axle or bin bottom.
“Again, what can make my life easier…this is such a simple concept that produces huge results! This product keeps raccoons and other pesky critters out of your trash bins plus it allows you to throw trash away without touching the often-disgusting bin lid plus it installs in one click plus it stores away for trash pickup day.”
