The Hardware Aisle

What's new in tools and home products from the editors at TOH magazine
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Deal of the Day: Rayovac LED flashlight, 3-pk.

17 hours 27 min ago
Get 3 LED flashlights for just $15.39. Features super bright LEDs with focusing lens, soft rubberized grip, has 70-hour battery time for 2 AA, 100 hours for 4 AAA. Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.

Door prize

Wed, 09/01/2010
Simpson Door, located in timber-rich Washington state, has been making fine-quality, handcrafted wood doors for nearly a century. But even with its long and successful history, the company continually updates and expands its impressive line of doors. Case in point: Simpson recently introduced the Nantucket Collection, a line of beautiful exterior doors that feature custom-crafted detailing and superior weather-resistance.

Deal of the Day: Digital oscillating tower fan-ionizer, $57

Wed, 09/01/2010
The Honeywell Fresh Breeze Tower Fan with Remote Control ($46.95; Reg. $79.99) has a modern, elegant design and is loaded with top of the line features. An electronic LCD display, easy to use touch buttons, and programmable thermostat are designed...

Deal of the Day: Senario entertainment projector, $70

Tue, 08/31/2010
With the Senario AL-100 Torpedo Entertainment and Game Projector you can make your movie nights feel like a movie theater ($69.99; Reg. $149.99). The AL-100 projects computer or console games, photos and movies anywhere on a wall or use the...

Vanity of distinction

Mon, 08/30/2010
Cherokee County in north-central Georgia, isn't the first place you'd start looking for a world-class furniture manufacturer, but that's exactly where you'll find one. The Furniture Guild, located in Canton, Georgia, employs a team of talented woodworkers, artists and finishing experts to produce beautiful, high-end, hand-crafted cabinetry, including the bath vanity shown above. From the company's Vanity Flair Collection, the vanity features a stone top, glass sink and bow-front cabinet built of bamboo. It has two doors and a drop-down center panel that gives access to the plumbing. The Bamboo Vanity is available in more than 40 finishes and it can also be wall-mounted. Prices start at around $4,995.

Deal of the Day: Motion sensing garage security light, $15

Mon, 08/30/2010
The Heath Zenith Motion Detection Security Light ($14.88; Reg. $18.97) features 150 degree motion detection up to 60 feet with a metal housing for durability. Meets Energy Star guidelines.

Space-saving bath shelving

Fri, 08/27/2010
Here's an easy, elegant way to add a little storage to even the smallest bathrooms. The Triple-Tier Corner Shelf (above) features three 3/8-inch-thick, tempered-glass shelves, which fit snugly into a room corner. The easy-to-assemble unit measures 8 1/4 inches deep x 14 inches high. It can be mounted to a wall, or stood on the floor or vanity counter. Shown above in satin nickel, the shelving unit comes in four other finshes: polished chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, antique bronze, and matte black. It's available on-line for about $74.

Deal of the Day: Remote-controlled switch socket, $16/ 3-pk.

Fri, 08/27/2010
Remote controlled outlets ($16/ 3-pk.) turn lights on from anywhere (even outside). FREE shipping.

Deal of the Day: Save 30% on this rustic rocking chair

Thu, 08/26/2010
Crafted of 100% cedar wood, you can save about $70 on this Rustic Adirondack Cedar Log Rocking Chair ($156.49; Reg. $225.10). Chair is versatile and unfinished; can be stained or painted to preference.

JawStand: Support for Weekend Warriors

Wed, 08/25/2010
It's always useful having an extra set of hands to help out when working around the house, yard or workshop. But if you often find yourself shorthanded, then you'll love the new JawStand from Rockwell Tools. This versatile, cleverly designed tool is a combination work support and clamp, and it can used in any number of ways. To start, its height can be adjusted from 25 to 41 inches and used to support long boards when cutting at a tablesaw or miter saw, as shown above. You can also set it up on the outfeed side of a router table, shaper, thickness planer or table saw. But that's not all.

Deal of the Day: $6 headlamp

Wed, 08/25/2010
Adjustable, water-resistant and super bright, this 7-LED headlamp ($5.98; Reg. $17.99) is ideal for hunting, hiking, camping, spelunking, fishing, and more! Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

Deal of the Day: Save 54% on the Stanley FatMax Xtreme Round Tool Bag

Tue, 08/24/2010
This Stanley tool bag ($44.99; Reg. $99.95) is a combination of high-quality leather and polyester. Injected polypropylene bottom keeps contents safe from the elements. Rubber grip handle, padded shoulder strap and back provide for extra comfort. Multiple easy access pockets...

Much-improved painting products

Mon, 08/23/2010
There's a small, little-known company in Minnesota called, Bercom, that manufactures some of the world's most innovative, cleverly designed painting products. Sold under the name, Handy, these products are extremely well made, affordable and--get this--made in the U.S. Don't even think about starting another painting job without first checking out Bercom's Handy line of painting accessories. Shown above are my two favorites: the Handy Paint Tray and the Handy Paint Pail.

Deal of the Day: Get 4-for-3 at amazon.com

Mon, 08/23/2010
Amazon.com has just added thousands of Kitchen & Dining items to their big 4-for-3 Sale. Just buy 3 items and get the 4th for free (of equal or lesser value). Plus free shipping on $25+ purchases.

Collapsible yard cart

Fri, 08/20/2010
I know it's only August, and a bit early to be thinking about raking leaves, but the trees have already started to change colors here in western Connecticut. Now it's only a matter of time until the leaf-raking season begins. Regardless of when the leaves fall in your area, be ready with the right equipment. While on-line the other day I came across this unique yard cart, which I thought would be ideal for collecting leaves.

Garden tool corral

Wed, 08/18/2010
Maintaining flower beds and vegetable gardens, and keeping lawns lush is tough, but rewarding work. However, the older you get the harder gardening is on your knees and back. Here's a simple, inexpensive product that can make working outdoors just a bit easier. The Garden Tool Stand is a tubular-steel frame that provides a parking place for an assortment of lawn and garden tools and supplies. Simply press the stand into the ground and then lean long-handled tools against its U-shaped arm. That eliminates having to bend over each time you reach for a tool. The stand is also fitted with a handy five-pouch apron that provides a convenient place for keeping small hand tools, seed packets, gloves and other gardening accessories. The Garden Tool Stand is available on-line for about $20.

A premium cordless outdoor power tool

Wed, 08/18/2010
Stihl, maker of premium lawn and garden gear, entered the outdoor cordless market with a 36-volt lithium-ion hedge trimmer. The 36-volt lithium-ion battery powers Stihl’s new HSA 65, provides up to 45 minutes of run time. Buying the first 36-volt...

Seasoning at a safe distance

Mon, 08/16/2010
If you're a grilling enthusiast as I am, then you're going to love this clever product. It's a long-handled salt and pepper shaker specifically designed for use when cooking over a gas or charcoal grill. Called the Salt-and-Pepper Hammer, this double-barrel stainless-steel shaker holds salt in one end and pepper in the other. But what makes this a must-have item for all backyard chefs is that the shaker is fitted onto a 20-inch-long handle, which allows you to season food right on the grill without fear of scorching your hand or arm. The Salt-and-Pepper Hammer typically sells for about $15, but I found it on-line for only $8.

Deal of the Day: Save 47% on this 11-in-1 keyring screwdriver

Mon, 08/16/2010
The Transformer 11-in-1 Keyring Screwdriver Set ($7.99; Reg. $14.99) unfolds into a full-size driver with 6 swing-out screwdrivers, including flat & Phillips. Also includes a flashlight, rulers and more.

Deal of the Day: Pick up the Coleman InstaStart Propane Camp Grill

Sun, 08/15/2010
Coleman PerfectFlow InstaStart Propane Camp Grill ($72) lets you create delicious meals while outdoors. Grill has a spacious cooking surface, enabling you to grill for groups of people. Camp gear has a lightweight porcelain coated steel grill grate.