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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
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 it provides 6-inch wide coverage.
Shur-Line | shurline.com or 800-253-7856
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 Sill™, PE650 Weatherstripping, Simple Solution® Corner Pads and FrameSaver® rot-proof door frame. The system is offered with all Masonite exterior fiberglass doors which are offered in a variety of styles, colors and finishes including multiple glass options.
Masonite | masonite.com or 800-663-3667
Exterior Painter’s Tape
FrogTape High Bond Exterior Painter’s Tape™ is engineered to consistently adhere to difficult surfaces such as self-cleaning paints and rough textures, including stucco, brick and concrete. It is ideal for outdoor projects that require a strong, conformable tape that removes cleanly without shredding. It will adhere to painted wood, aluminum, steel and vinyl and features a crepe paper backing.
Shurtape Technologies | frogtape.com or 800-321-0253
Rust Stain Remover
Ty-D-Bol Rust Stain remover liquid eliminates tough rust stains on white toilets and seats. It is safe for plumbing and septic systems and comes in a 16-ounce bottle.
Willert Home Products | tydbol.com or 800-325-9680
Cordless Power Stapler
The BLACK+DECKER 4V MAX* Cordless Power Stapler is USB rechargeable, weighs less than 2.5 pounds and allows crafters to move between craft rooms, garages, basements, studios and anywhere in between to complete projects. It is compatible with staples ranging from 1/4-inch to 9/16-inch (6mm – 14mm) and 18-gauge brad nails (up to 9/26-inch/14mm in length).
Black + Decker | blackanddecker.com
Jungle-Themed Wallpaper Murals
Wallsauce introduces six new wallpaper murals with a jungle theme to bring the tropics into homes. They are available in a choice of three wallpaper styles including classic and premium paste-the-wall and peel-and-stick material. Each mural is supplied pre-cut in even-width panels, making installation simple.
Wallsauce | wallsauce.com
Reciprocating Saw Blade
The WRECKER™ with Nitrus Carbide™ features a six TPI design making it ideal for fast cuts in wood, metal and abrasives. The unique carbide blend delivers fast cuts and long life and its next-generation carbide teeth technology dissipates heat better than non-Nitrus blades. The WRECKER is available in 6-, 9- and 12-inch lengths.
Milwaukee Tool | milwaukeetool.com or 800-729-3878
Cub Paintbrush
Purdy® Pro-Extra® Cub™ paintbrushes are ideal for high production with latex paints and primers and VOC-compliant coatings or oil paints. A special blend of three different filaments withstands abrasive surfaces, is easy to clean and leaves a smooth finish. They are handcrafted in the U.S.
Purdy | purdy.com or 800-547-0780
Thermafit Air-to-Water 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 heat; thus, it can be three times more efficient than other forms of electric heating. By combining individually controlled AXM modules to create a single, larger heat pump, operators can right-size heating and cooling performance. Each module includes dual refrigerant circuits with lab-verified vapor injection compressors that facilitate greater lift and higher leaving hot water temperatures down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit outdoor ambient temperature.
Trane | Trane.com
Chocolate Bar
Dr. Bronner’s has launched a new flavor of its decadent and delicious 70% dark Magic All-One Chocolate. The Cool Peppermint Cream delivers a lively, lightly sweet mint taste alongside a decadent cocoa experience featuring a unique blend of cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast, Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) coconut sugar from Indonesia, (ROC™) cocoa butter from Congo, and bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate in Cool Peppermint Cream flavor seeks to honor the company’s legacy of peppermint products. All of Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate flavors are organic, Fair Trade, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.
Dr. Bronner’s | drbronner.com
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 of ceiling fans at home, specifically for overhead pull-chain ceiling fans without electronic control. By 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
