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Window Clip
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PLYLOX ™ ½ inch stainless steel hurricane window clip is a non-corrosive product used to board up brick, stucco or wood framed windows with a 2 inch to 3 inch inset. It is designed out of tension steel to hold ½ inch plywood in place to protect windows from strong winds and flying debris. All PLYLOX ™ products are lab tested and made in the USA with US steel.
PLYLOX™ Inc.
plylox.com or 800-583-4289
Enzymatic Sealant
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Nobody wants to spend time or money replacing failed caulk. Cleanz® is your insurance against both. Cleanz contains patented bio-enzymes that prevent mold before it starts. The enzymes in Cleanz don’t lose potency over time — they last and last, for the life of the caulk. Tired of replacing caulk? Forget about it! Cleanz withstands scrubbing and chemical cleaners without batting an eye. No peeling, no cracking, no mold.
Sashco
sashco.com or 800-767-5656
Concrete Crack Sealant
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QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Concrete Crack Sealant permanently seals and waterproofs cracks in concrete with textured matte, tack-free finish in just 20 minutes. Designed to exceed the performance of traditional polyurethane sealants and adhesives, the single-component QUIKRETE Advanced Polymer Adhesives are environmentally-friendly alternatives. Available in 10.1-ounce tubes, QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Concrete Crack Sealant is applied with a high-quality caulk gun.
QUIKRETE
quikrete.com or 800-282-5828
Ceiling Fan
A multi-speed WhisperWind® motor, LED light kit, and multi-positional installation ability aren’t the only features of this sleek and stylish ceiling fan. Like many home appliances and fixtures, the Cavera ceiling fan by Hunter® can also be connected to home automation systems such as Alexa or Apple® HomeKit™.
Hunter Fan Co.
hunterfan.com or 888-830-1326
Smartplug
Convert everyday electric-powered items into WiFi connected smart products with the addition of the Samsung SmartTHings Smartplug. This small plug adapter unit plugs into a regular outlet and connects to the home’s WiFi network, allowing the user to control standard appliances as if they were “smart”. Can be combined with other smart plugs to allow for total room control without a smarthub. Compatible with Alexa, Bixby and Google (but not Apple® HomeKit™).
Samsung
samsung.com or 800-726-7864
Indoor Grill
Appliances that can serve multiple functions are generally a big hit with consumers, especially those who have limited storage space. The Foodi™ 5-in-1 Indoor Grill by Ninja® can not only grill, it can bake, roast, dehydrate, and air fry (which is on trend right now). Ceramic coated grates and basket make clean up easy, and Smoke Control Technology makes the unit practically smokeless during operation.
SharkNinja
ninjakitchen.com or 866-826-6941
Food Storage Containers
The trend against food waste is gaining momentum, and what better way to combat it than with a product like the UltraLite GreenBoxes™ from Debbie Meyer. Created from the same all-natural materials as the original GreenBoxes™ but in a lighter weight, these food storage products help to extend the life of foods such as vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. Available in a variety of set sizes. Made in USA.
Debbite Meyer
debbiemeyer.com or 800-978-1716
Indoor Garden
Grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers anytime from the comfort of indoors with the Smart Garden 9. This countertop growing unit is a self-contained system, complete with grow lights and a water reservoir that can hold up to a month’s worth of water. Users only have to add water and plug in nine of over fifty seed pod options.
Click and Grow
clickandgrow.com
Furniture Moving Harness
With Spring and Summer come projects, including moving big items like furniture and appliances for cleaning, updating or moving out. Consumers can move heavy objects easily and safely with Sash-n-Go moving straps. Each of two straps slip over the shoulder, transferring the weight of the object from the arms to the rest of the body. Each kit comes with two sashes and an adjustable center strap; rated for up to eight hundred pounds.
Forearm Forklift
forearmforklift.com
Stair Climbing Dolly
A lightweight, collapsible, dual-purpose dolly that can help users run errands. Perfect for that trip to the farmers’ market, the weather-proof shopping bag contains seven pockets (including beverage holder) to keep purchases separated if necessary, and wheels move easily over most surfaces, including uneven terrain and up stairs. The trolley converts to a dolly with a capacity of up to 110 pounds when shopping bag is removed. Trolley Dolly includes comfort grip handle and steel construction.
Dbest Products®
dbest-products.com
