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Add A Plug (TM) — Add-a-Plug triples your power options, turning one outlet into three. Great for large, multi-plug electrics like phones or answering machines, it doesn't overload or block the other outlet. Ends extension cord clutter in kitchen, garage, bathroom, or bedroom. 2 1/2"L x 6"W x 6 3/4"L.
Anti Vibration Pads Set/8 — These pads are thick, tough, and rubbery, to absorb all that vibration produced by your washer or dryer. Cuts noise, protects expensive floors, reduces wear and tear on costly appliances, too. Do you have downstairs neighbors?-they'll thank you for the peace and quiet on wash day. 2" diam.
Battery Organizer — Get a charge out of organizing! Store up to 40 household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt) and to make sure they all work, rack features a built in tester! Fits most drawers, hangs on wall or inside cabinet. Labels included for identifying "charged/discharged" batteries. Sturdy plastic, 7 1/8" x 12" x 2" D.
Bed Rail Supports — Crash, the box springs fell through the bed frame again. These sturdy steel supports end such midnight suprises, by sliding easily over your bedframe's sides to firmly support any weight up to 1/2 ton. Won't squeak, slide. Sized for wood or metal frames.
Bulb Power Saver Set/2 — Place one of these disks under any incandescent bulb (max 150 watts), and the bulb will burn 25% less electricity, burn much longer, and emit the same light. Works by softening the initial power surge, and preventing filament overheating. Easy to use. 1/8"L x 3/4"W x 1/8"H.
Cargo Carrier — Save your back. This hefty helper is perfect when you have a heavy, bulky item to move. Thick wood slats are attached to heavy duty casters, making a smooth rolling base that glides over hard surfaces or carpeting. 11 5/8" square, 3" H. Holds up to 200 lbs. A wonderful plant stand, too. A Miles Kimball Exclusive.
Coffee Can Organizer — Keep the coffee can, do away with the clutter! Turn your cans of nuts, bolts, screws, and nails into a highly organized storage bin. Stacking trays (3 per set) have 4 deep compartments and easy grasp handles. Fit most standard cans. Great for arts and crafts too! Made in the USA of sturdy, recycled plastic.
Damper Pull — Oh oh, time to open the fireplace damper...prepare for black hands. Or, stay clean with this iron and brass hook. It operates damper without soiling hands. Handle says "Open damper" on one side, "Closed damper" on other, so you'll always when its OK to light fire. 11 ft. L.
Door Guards Set/4 — To stop your doors from swinging shut and trapping a child or pet inside or out, these guards are ideal. Just slide over top or front edge of your door, and the door stays ajar. Nothing to trip on. Rugged foam protects door, instant on/off. Yellow and red. 3 1/2"W x 6 1/4"L x 1 1/2"D.
Double Extension Cord — Short on outlets? This double extension cord works in two directions- so you can plug in electronic items up to 12 ft apart! Each 6-ft cord features three outlets. Polarized, UL listed.
E-Z Foldz Stool — Folding for storage, then easily unfolding, this sturdy space-saver gives you a quick 9" boost when needed. It holds up to 300 lb., but folds to less than 2"W for easy storage and transport. Durable plastic with skid-resistant top and feet, plus carrying handle. 9"L x 10 3/4"W x 12 1/2"H. Made in the USA.
Easy Twisties — Hang or place this spool anywhere in your home, garage, basement, or garden, and you'll have 150 feet of handy twisties, ready for bagging garbage, sealing freezer bags, closing yard bags, a hundred uses. They're plastic-coated (not paper), and a handy cutter located right on the dispenser lets you create any length. 6"L x 4 1/2"W.
Furniture Slides Set/8 — These simple-looking slides work like snowshoes, distributing your furniture's weight so it can't dig into your carpeting, wood or vinyl floors. Each slide's top surface is rubbery, to grip furniture legs, and the slick plastic bottom lets furniture glide over any floor. Set of 6, each 6" diam.
One Step Folding Stool — A helping hoist for those hard to reach places. When you have to get to those difficult top shelves and cupboards, our folding step stool gives you the leg up you need. Steel stool has steady rubber feet and a non slip safety step. Folds flat to store anywhere. 13" x 8 1/2" H.
Roll About Stool — Give your legs, back, and feet a well-deserved rest! Do housework cooking, hobbies and more, while comfortably seated. Supports about 90% of your body weight. Seat adjusts from 29" to 34 1/2" H. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel, with smooth gliding casters. Some easy assembly required. Made in the USA. 250 lb weight limit
Switch Plate Labels — Does this switch turn on the lights?..a fan?...the garage door? These labels end switch confusion. They mount under the screws on your switch plates, and are pre-labeled for common uses: Porch, Hall, Fan, Garage, lots more. Brass finish metal, set of 12, each 1"L x 1 1/2"W.
Wobble Wedges (R) — Wobble Wedges provide a quick and easy solution to wobbling furniture and appliancees. Plastic wedges slip under tables, couches, or appliances to stabilize and level on uneven surfaces. Tightens rattling windows too. Plastic wedges are interlocking and stackable. Set of six. 2"L x 1 1/4"W.

Home Maintenance

Brush N Bond Super Glue — Frankly, super glues have long needed some improving, and here's the improved version. It applies with a built-in brush (like nail polish), and won't dry out. Incredibly strong, mends most anything. For metal, rubber, plastic, wood, leather, cloth, paper, ceramics, fingernails, vinyl. Crystal clear, waterproof, .18 fl. oz.
Can Ram — Put the squeeze on recyclables! Can Ram crushes up to 10 various-sized cans to 1" in just 10 seconds! Manually-operated unit (17"H x 9"D) is high-tech, reinforced nylon, and has a soft, flexible chute. Some easy assembly required.
Carpet Cover — Prolong the life of your carpet! Simply place this polyester runner in the high traffic areas of your home and your days of expensive cleaning are over. Lightweight cover (19-1/2"W x 12 ft. long) lies flat and holds securely to any carpeted surface (even staircases). Machine washable for easy cleanup. Made in the USA.
Chair Loc — Tighten those annoying, loose, squeaky chair rungs and legs, loose drawers, and more. Special formula is not a glue it swells wood fibers and solidifies so the wood itself does the holding. Even shrinks old screw and nail holes! Hold the 3 oz. bottle spout next to joint and let Chair Loc seep into crack; no clamps needed.
Clear Furniture Covers — Protect furniture from dirt, dust, spills, debris with these tough, clear plastic furniture covers. For vacation homes, mini warehouse storage, house painting, attics, long vacations, home remodeling- anywhere dirt and damage threaten your furniture.
Cotton Flounce Chair Pads — Complementing our Double Arched Valance, the Flounce Chair Pad comes in the same colors for a quick update to any room. Tufted and ruffled, it dresses any chair in comfort and style. 100% cotton cover with foam fill, machine wash. 6"L x 17"W x 15"D. Made in USA.
Decalcifying Gel — Hard water leaves mineral deposits on faucets and shower heads, where they look bad and block water flow. But this gel actually melts mineral deposits away, leaving clean metal behind. Easy to apply - just brush on (brush included), rinse off, no scrubbing. 99% biodegradable, very mild, can't corrode metals. Lemon scent. 5 1/2"H x 1 3/4"W, 4.5 oz.
Double Faced Foam Tape Set/4 — Stop slipping on loose rugs and banging holes in your walls. Instead press this double-sided foam tape on back of object to be held in place, then press other side against wall or floor. Thick foam fills gap, object hangs or fastens securely. Later, tape peels off cleanly without damaging paint or finish. Four 48"L x 1"W roll-16 feet in all.
Drainpipe Brush — Works just like a plumber's "snake" for clearing clogs and goes the plumber one better with a stiff, drain-cleaning brush on the end. Over 5 feet long, to reach most clogs. Flexible, just work it down your drain. Nylon brush, stainless steel spring, for all drains. 62" L.
Enamel Repair Kit — Nicks in enamel can make your kitchen appliances and bath fixtures look old before their time - let this kit rejuvenate them. Just dab on a bit of repair fluid (applicator brush is included), nicks disappear, and your bathtub, stove, fridge, or washer looks new again. Environmentally friendly, no solvents, temperature resistant. Easy directions. 2 7/8"H x 1 1/4"W, 1 oz.
Floor Protector Pads — Stop damaging your expensive floors. Simply peel and stick these soft synthetic pads on your furniture legs, and furniture glides safely over vinyl, ceramic, no wax or hardwood floors. No more gouges or scratches.
Floor Restorer and Finish — Got an old worn floor? Mop this liquid on, let dry, your floor looks new. Fills scratches, brightens dull spots, resists scratches and heel marks. For wood, marble, stone, ceramics, linoleum, laminates. Concentrated 32 oz. bottle covers 600 sq. ft.
Grout Eraser — I love this-it resembles a large eraser, and to use, you grip it like an eraser, and simply erase your grout. Removes mildew, coffee stains, wax, algae, scum, rust, calcium, without chemicals, wet or dry, on sanded or unsanded, sealed or unsealed grout. Environmentally safe. Contains 2 bars (1 wide and 1 narrow). 3"L x 4 1/2"W.
Hair Catcher Brush — Why pay the plumber for a job you can handle yourself in seconds? Just slide this stiff, bendable, flexible, brush down into any drain, slowly pull out, and the drain is clear of hair and other blockages. Long enough to reach the trouble spots (18" overall). 18" L x 1/4" W.
Hair Hooks Set/2 — A neat, economical solution to a universal problem. These hooks work better than the bent clothes hanger we've all struggled with, because the hooks are smaller to avoid catching in the drain, and the tool is shorter to clear the faucet. For showers, sinks. Set of two: 7" and 10 3/4".
Lok Lift (R) Safety Strips — Keep your rugs, runners, and doormats in place and reduce the chance of tripping. Safety strips grip wood, vinyl, tile, or carpet with pressure sensitive, fully releasable adhesive. Won't damage rug or floor and will stay securely on back of rug. Simply trim to desired length with scissors.
Master Hooks Set/10 — Got a flat vertical surface? Then you've got hanging space. Snap down these hooks, and strong suction locks them to your wall, door, window, or tile, so you can hang coats, tools, even kitchen utensils. No glue or tools. You get 4 small (3" L x 1 3/4" diam.), 4 medium (3" L x 2 1/8" diam.), 2 large (3 1/2" L x 3" diam.).
Nail Hole Patch — Where's the putty knife!" Actually, it's attached to the end of this tube of spackle-no more searching. Just squeeze, swipe, you're done. Ideal for filling nail holes, cracks, damage to walls and ceilings made of drywall, plaster, painted wood. Dries white in 4 hours, paintable. Includes instructions. 4 oz. Made in USA.
Non Slip Mattress Pads — End annoying shifting and having to adjust the mattress after each use. Place 100% polyester pad between mattress and foundation. Sides are specially napped to stay put. Machine wash, gentle cycle. US made.
Protective Carpet Cover — Used by savvy housing pros, almost unknown to consumers this is a roll of tough plastic that you lay over carpet to protect from dirty feet and heavy traffic. You've seen it in model homes. So tough, even high heels won't pierce. It self sticks to carpets, lasts for 30 days of wear, then just pull up and discard. 24" W x 50' L (100 sq. ft.).
Protective Pads Set of 50 — Protect floors from scratches and scuffs with these simple-to-use stick-on pads. Just peel off and stick them beneath chairs, sofas, tables, hutches and appliances for quick, easy protection. Clear PVC plastic. Set of 50.
Self Adhesive Woodgrain Vinyl — Give any drawer or cabinet the rich look of wood, with these easy-to-install vinyl rolls. Simply cut to fit, and peel back the self-adhesive strip to install. Choose from cherry, mahogany, or oak; each features detail woodgrain pattern and warm tones. Wipe to clean. 2.2 yd roll is 17 3/4"W.
Smart Space Handy Man TM — Compact and convenient, this 1600-piece tool set is like a little hardware store! Huge assortment includes hardware and attachments in various sizes for most any project-all neatly organized and divided in removable cases you can detach and take with you. Includes 2-pc tool attachments, 300 panel nails, 200 wood screws, 250 wire nails and brads, 270 washers, 100 metal screws and anchors, 125 hooks, 200 machine screws and much more. 11"L x 3 3/4" W x 10"H.
Sofa Cover Tuckers — If you have a slipcover on your sofa, you know how difficult it can be to keep it in place. These ingenious foam tubes solve the problem. Simply slip them into corners of couch cushion and your cover stays put- without bunching or slipping. Cut to fit. Three 42"L x 2" dia. tubes cover a full-size couch or two wing chairs.
Stitchless Stitcher — A friend actually used this fabric glue to create a complete set of curtains for his apartment. But it's really for smaller jobs: quick, easy, permanent repairs to vinyl, leather, clothing, upholstery, curtains, purses, tents, even luggage. Strong enough to withstand machine washing, ironing, even dry cleaning. 1.4 oz. US made.
Toilet and Sink Sealing Tape — This special tape works like bathroom caulk, but faster, easier, and without the mess. You get 6 ft. of self-stick flexible vinyl tape; just press it in place around the base of your toilet, tub or sink. Protects for years. White vinyl. 6 ft.L x 1/2"W.
Touch Up Pencils Set/6 — Get rid of unsightly scratches and gouges on your furniture, cabinets, floors, and woodwork. Simply select a color stick, rub over defect until filled, and wipe off excess with a cloth. You get 4 shades brown, 1 black, and 1 white. Can be coated with any finish including lacquer, varnish, and urethanes. Each is 2 11/16"L x 3/8" diameter.
Tough As Tile — Simply brush on this amazing finish to renew and restore sinks, showers, toilets, countertops, tubs, and walls. Works on porcelain, metal, fiberglass, Formica, and ceramic-drying to a high-glass finish. 1 pint covers 38 sq. ft. Made in the USA. 16 oz.
Trade Secret Wood Repair Kit — Don't let nicks and scratches ruin your expensive wood furniture and woodwork. Restore its original beauty with this convenient kit. You get one 8 oz. furniture polish/cleaner to help prevent scratches and yellowing, two 4 oz. bottles of scratch remover (dark and light) to hide minor defects and remove hairline sratches, plus four 2 oz fill sticks in different shades of brown to repair and color nicks, scratches, and nail holes. No wax or sticky buildup.
Water Snake — Quick - what's the biggest moisture problem area in your home? Just as quickly, this yard-long absorber will dry it up. All natural material absorbs 10 times its weight; fabric casing conforms to any shape. Air dry to reuse.
Waterproof Sealing Tape — This remarkable tape has 2 uses. First, it blocks leaks - just wrap tightly around leaky water pipe, drain pipe, hose, or radiator hose, tape molds to itself, leaking stops. Second, it improves your grip - wrap it tightly around hammer handles, golf clubs, bicycle handles, tennis rackets, garden tools for a comfortable rubber-like grip. Waterproof, tearproof, 6' long roll of 3/4" tape.