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The holiday spirit has certainly taken hold and retailers both on and offline are slashing prices on most items with the online retailers extending the option of free shipping to small purchases. "Stanley Professional Grade Mechanics Tools offer high performance use for the car, boat or home. The Stanley Maxi-Drive System features a unique drive technology with radius corner design that transfers the turning force to flat areas of the fastener and away from corners, reducing bolt stripping."

Features:

* Tools meet or exceed both ANSI and DIN standards and have a Limited Lifetime Warranty

* Maxi-Drive™ feature allows for 15% more torque

* Double nickel chrome plating for corrosion resistance

* Set includes high-torque pear head ratchets with quick-release button and full-polish handle as well as long shank wrenches for more torque transfer capacity

* Easy latch case holds all tools securely in place during transport and set comes fully assembled û ready to use

The name, Stanley, is synonymous with quality tool manufacturing and even though you probably couldn't care less who made the screwdriver you used recently, there will always be something special about the Stanley tool kit. Source: Amazon

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Now you dont have to scracth your head when contemplating just how you are going to repair a gadget around the home. The folks at diynet.com have provided information for anyone wishing to "build, remodel, repair, fix, install, plant, prune, tune-up, remove, weatherize, panel, cement, snake, drill, secure or refinish do-it-yourself projects".

" Whether you're thinking about a do-it-yourself project, or need a little inspiration, diynet.com helps with arts & crafts, automotive, budget decorating, glorious makeovers, garden projects, cool tools, recreation and hobbies -- a virtual storehouse of ideas and tips!"

There is also a array of articles on the A to Z of home maintenance and repair with help on water treatment, stain removal, pests, care and cleaning of surfaces and flooring, etc.

And just in case you shold get stumped along the way, you can Ask Mr. Fix-It, [online Q&A topics from basements to windows, roofing, electrical and home improvement] for assistance.

Via: Sources: How to Resources, Home Maintenance and Repair, Mr. Fix-It

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This blower is not really for heavy duty work but would be adequate for "light snow, patios, small driveways or steps". The snow blower can be viewed as an investment to protect you from unnecessary litigation arising from injurious contact with outdoor slippery surfaces around your home.

Features: MTD Snow Fox Snow Blower — Electric, 12 1/2In. Path, Model# 31A-040-800

* Snow Fox boasts an 8.5 Amp double-insulated electric motor with 110V, 1100 Watt power

* The Cordminder cord retention device reduces tangled cords

* 12 1/2in. clearing width

* 6in. intake height

* Adjustable 3-position discharge chute

* Throws snow up to 25 feet (depending on snow conditions)

* Four 5in. rear wheels for stability

* Ergonomic double handle for user comfort

* Comes fully assembled

* UL approved

* 2-year limited warranty

* U.S.A.

* Model 31A-040-800

There is an interesting and instructive article on the Wikipedia website which provides a comprehensive report on snow-removal. Sources: Northern Tool+Equipment, Wikipedia

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Whatever your needs are, a duffle bag should be an essential piece in your travel luggage. I have a soft spot for duffle bags simply because you can throw them around without having to worry about their appearance or wellbeing. While they are the favorites of sportsmen and women, duffle bags have become increasingly popular as bags for light travel.

With the price of this item listed at $29.95 on Backcountry.com, this bag would certainly not dent your pocket the way other pricy models would while providing a similar service.

Features of Burton Boothaus Bag - 1750 cu in:

"With an internal accessory pocket for all your odds and ends and an easy-to-clean boot garage, Burton's Boothaus Bag provides more than enough room for your gear. The removable changing mat makes the parking lot shuffle a little easier and the double-cush shoulder strap, found on Burton's high-end bags, lets you carry the heaviest loads with ease. " Source: backcountry.com

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No, I cannot report on an electric hammer as yet, but "high technology" has nevertheless made some improvements to what must be the most commonly used hand tool.

Product Description: "Engineered for the user, this titanium hammer is a precision nail-driving tool. Its solid titanium construction offers extreme durability and its ergonomic injection-molded grip offer great comfort and even greater control. This hammer features a lightweight 15-ounce head, yet its driving force equals 24-ounce steel. Removeable steel nose piece allows the user to replace the face in a few minutes. Also features a convenient magnetic nail starter."

This is definitely not the hammer you would purchase and leave lying around the work site. With a price tag of $220for one at Amazon , the Stiletto TB15MC TiBone 15-Ounce Titanium Milled-Face Hammer would certainly qualify as a item to be cherished.Source: Amazon

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Coming to a store near you [if it hasn't already]!

This is an item listed on the Alibaba.com website and is therefore targeted at wholesale purchasers.

The pen is being touted as capable of providing audio in addition to the normal writing service.

Sounds like a good distraction for the kid in your life.

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Need an extra hand in the kitchen?

Who doesn't?

Just in case you dont have a mixer in your kitchen and are considering one of the several brands around, this beauty from KitchenAid's Artisan is hard to ignore once you set your eyes on it.

Features:

* Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty

* 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl

* Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture

* 2-piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients

* Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip

"The Artisan mixer's strong 325-watt motor delivers the power to handle the heaviest mixtures, and mix large batches easily.The 5-quart polished stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle is big enough to handle large batches of heavy mixtures. Its ergonomically designed handle is contoured to fit the hand and makes lifting the bowl more comfortable. "

Via: Amazon

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Even though there are several means by which you can access your news [and the international stories at that], there is something special about having access to the in-depth analyses of the British Broadcasting Corporation {BBC} when you are on the move.

This is where the Grundig Mini PE, that gem of a short wave radio from the Grundig Corporation, comes in. The Mini PE would have to be one of the smallest short wave radios on the market and while it does not have any of the modern digital enhancements, it satisfies the need to be informed especially while on the go.

Grundig Mini PE Features

The Mini 100 PE offers eight radio bands: AM (540-1700 KHz) FM (88-108 MHz) Six Shortwave Bands (5.8-6.4 MHz, 6.9-7.5 Mhz, 9.4-10 MHz, 11.65-12.15 MHz, 15.0-15.65 MHz, and 17.5-18.4 MHz).

This radio provides you with the opportunity to listen to regular local and national broadcast stations, as well as monitor the the BBC, Radio Netherlands, Radio Australia, Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, Radio Canada, and the other major broadcasters. I should also mention the radio stands up well to some measure of "ill-treatment", so dont be too put off if it drops from your grasp every now and then.

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Would you pay forty or fifty dollars for a flashlight?

Before you answer, consider these features of the Inova XO LED Flashlight with XOptics.

SPECIFICATIONS

LIGHT PERFORMANCE

* TIROS™ (Total Internal Reflective Optical System) with +90% lens efficiency. * Highest lumens per watt delivery in its size class; 32 lumen output * Up to 200' effective range * Up to 2 mile signal visibility * High powered 1 watt lifetime LED * Power regulating circuitry for constant non-dimming brightness.

BODY * Precision machined aircraft aluminum body with military grade Type III anodizing. * Minteral glass optical window with double sided AR coating and Teflon® seal. * Patent pending stainless steel head. * Knurled switch cap with rubber button * Internal piston. * .98" diameter and 5.75" long.

OPERATION * Constant on-off via twist activated switch cap. * Momentary on via switch cap button * Operating range -40° to +50° C

Power Source * 2 CR123A (3V) replaceable Lithium batteries with a 10 year shelf lif

"The Inova XO is the first flashlight to collect, concentrate and deliver +90% of the light generated by LED lamps. This innovation in optical efficiency allows the XO to provide a light beam, effective up to 200', that cuts the darkness like no other LED flashlight."

I have been using led flashlights for about two years now and I cannot possibly see myself ever going back to using incandescent flashlights. The white light of the led bulbs ensures a "soft feel" for your eyes and the near indestructible nature of the casing is a indispensable feature for this user. Via: ThinkGeek: The Led Light.comp>

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