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Welcome Light lsOn
Outdoor low voltage lighting which eliminates the physical danger associated with coming home at night to dark steps, sidewalks and alleys is new from Intermatic, Inc.
Malibu "Welcome Home" lights feature a plug-in power pack with a photo control that automatically switches the light on at dusk and off at dawn.
Featuring attractive contemporary styling, it requires only a 12 volt current and is shockless and safe to use around children or pets. It is said to cost less than a penny to operate for ten hours.
The unit includes the power pack and 15 feet of low voltaee cable.
CoalDigger
A coal-ash separator from Enermiz can be used to remove ashes from a wood stove, fireplace or barbeque while leaving hot coals to burn.
The separator features sturdy metal construction and an easy-tohold wooden handle which insulates the hand from heat.
Stucco'em Up
A new compound for making repairs to stucco reportedly has stronger adhesive qualities and more elasticity due to secret fibrous ingredients.
Painter's Patch Stucco Repair from Expo Industries is mixed with water. It can be used for large or small repairs.
The product is packaged in 50, 20 and 5 lb. sizes for wholesale customers and in I and 5 lb. boxes for the retail trade.
Temporarily Tacky
A paint bonding deglosser which creates a temporary tack in old finishes to make new finishes bond firmly, preventing flaking and peeling of top coats, is new from KleanStrip.
The preparation also helps prepare furniture for faster and easier antiquing by quickly removing wax, grease and polish. In addition, it is said to clean and remove blemishes from floors, walls and unfinished wood.
The preparation is recommended for oil, water, acrylic and latex paints or varnish.
Wood Restoration Filler
A new wood filler from Minwax repairs, restores or rebuilds virtually any wood item in and around the home, including major jobs like rebuilding rotted window sills.
The product hardens in 15 minutes and is ready to be surface coated in under half an hour. It can be sanded, planed, carved, painted or stained. Moving with the natural expansion and contraction of the wood. it reportedly won't crack, shrink, split or fall out.
The product's two-component system allows consumers to mix only as much as they need for a particular job and save the rest for future projects.
