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Hot Home Products for 2010
Hot home products for 2010 include peel-and stick innovations, dynamic new paint concepts, valuable entry door/security solutions, affordable designer treatments for ceilings, an easy way to save water with new green technology, and a classic phone zapper that gives telemarketers the boot, says home improvement “What’s New Guru” Don Logay.
Among Logay’s recent finds and all-time favorites:
Giani™ Granite Countertop Paint
: Got a kitchen countertop that’s seen better days? Laminate chipped and discolored? Solid surface counter stained and scratched? Giani™ is a granite paint kit for countertop makeovers. Get the premium “look” of granite at a fraction of the cost—with lots of extra benefits too.
Water-based paint kits come in five color combinations and include everything needed to go “granite” in three easy steps in 24-hours or less. One $39.95 kit covers 35 square feet (16 running feet of 24-inch wide counter). Available at paint and hardware stores nationwide. Visit www.GianiGranite.com or call 1-800-650-5699.
One2Flush™ Dual Flush Conversion Kit
: The One2Flush™ toilet conversion kit turns a standard water-guzzling tank-type toilet into an eco-friendly, high-efficiency, water-saving dual flush model. One2Flush—with its “half flush for liquids and full flush for solids”—reduces water use by more than 38% and can save an average family over 10% on monthly water bills. Fits all standard 2-piece toilets, 1.6 gallon flush and up. Available nationwide at most hardware stores (Ace, True Value, Do-It-Best). For more information, visit www.one2flush.com.
Easy Crown Molding© by EZ-A-PEEL
: Budget-minded? Not up for hammering and sawing? Renting? Add elegance to almost any room with “peel-and-stick” Easy Crown Molding©. Kits offer quick and easy installation and an inexpensive alternative to fancy millwork. Vacuum-formed thermoplastic design overlaps and adjusts to length without measuring. Can also be trimmed with scissors. Installs in about one hour and can be left white or painted to match décor. Offered in three popular crown molding profiles for various sized rooms with 16 inside and 4 outside corners included. Kits start at under $50. To order call 1-888-EZAPEEL(1-800-392-7335) or visit www.easycrownmolding.com.
Dead Bolt Secure™ Entry Lock Protection
: The Dead Bolt Secure™ offers a low-cost, ingenious solution that makes standard deadbolt locks (with a lever or twist-type inside handle) virtually pick-proof. It even blocks entry for anyone with a legitimate key. How? A simple spring-loaded device that installs in minutes flips down to prevent a dead bolt’s handle form turning—no matter how it is being unlocked. Offered in brass and satin nickel. The best part? It only costs $9.95. Order online at www.arclink.net.
Aspect™ Peel and Stick Metal Wall Tile: Create a designer kitchen look quickly, easily and affordably with new Aspect™ peel-and-stick 3” x 6” metal tiles. Offered in three popular brushed finishes (stainless, copper and bronze) for dramatic and dazzling accents, whether a gleaming over-the-counter backsplash or an entire luxurious floor-to-ceiling wall. Aspect tiles adhere sub-surfaces (drywall, plaster, paneling, and old tiles) and are offered with horizontal or vertical graining. Gives kitchens and baths a fresh, new look. Box of eight tiles covers one square foot and costs about $20. The only limitation is your imagination. Available at some Lowe’s stores or order online at www.aspectideas.com.
Telezapper® / Blocks Telemarketer Calls
: Get rid of annoying telemarketer calls once and for all. This device plugs into your phone cord and only intercepts computer-generated calls—indicating this number is disconnected—which automatically takes you off their list. Over time, calls dwindle until you are practically telemarketer-free. Offered at www.amazon.com and via online search engines at prices ranging from $40 to $10. Additional info at www.telezapper.com.
Liquid Stainless Steel™ Brush-on Paint Kit
: Want to give your dingy, old kitchen appliances a gleaming stainless steel finish? Liquid Stainless Steel™ is a brush-on/roll-on “real stainless steel” finish designed to give older stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers a new lease on life. Complete kits are easy to use and update an average size refrigerator for $49 or a range and dishwasher combo for only $19.95. Works on cabinets, table tops and in many other places too. Available at paint and hardware stores nationwide. Order online at www.liquidstainlesssteel.com or call 1-800-650-5699.
Schlage® Keyless Entry Locks and Wireless LiNK™ Option: Tired of fumbling with keys? Reluctant to offer extras to visiting guests and service providers? Schlage® electronic keypad entry locks and deadbolts—using four-digit access codes—sell for $120 to $150. Company also offers Schlage LiNK™, a DIY wireless system allowing 24/7 remote control for keypad locks and other home management functions via the Internet. Lock or unlock doors from anywhere, add/remove access codes and control lights. Options include adjustable thermostat ($149) and cameras ($149 wired/$179 wireless) to see who is coming and going. Schlage LiNK Starter Kit ($299) offers choice of keypad lock (deadbolt or lever-handle) and everything needed to set-up a Z-Wave® wireless system. Monthly subscription cost $12.99. Available at Lowe’s, Radio Shack and www.amazon.com or visit www.consumer.schlage.com for
retailers.
Evoba™ Modular Wood Ceiling System
: Put the warmth and beauty of a coffered wood ceiling in any room without the cost of custom millwork using the pre-fabricated Evoba™ system (that’s “Above” spelled backwards). Pre-engineered main beams and cross-tee grid components surround two-foot square, beautifully finished, recessed panels and offer easy installation. Available as a suspension or surface mount system, in a variety of wood species and finishes, at $12 to $30 per square foot. Available at www.acpideas.com.
INVISILED™ Low Profile Accent Lighting Tapes: Create dramatic indirect lighting effects almost anywhere with strips of miniature LED lights. Spaced one inch apart, and placed on thin flexible strips only 1/8 inch thick and 7/16 inch wide, INVISILED™ by WAC Lighting offers five basic colors (white, amber, red, blue and green). One- and five-foot peel-and-stick or screw-mounted sections can be cut at every inch. New Palette™ system offers continuous red-green-blue changing colors with control for speed and brilliance.
Aura™ system creates white “daylight” to amber “sunset” with variable control. Cost ranges $75 to $90 per foot. Plug-in drivers cost $60 to $120. Maximum spans from 25 to 40-feet. For information and retailers visit www.waclighting.com or call 1-800-526-2588.
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