KILZ Upshot
What’s to love: The aerosol spray sealer is designed with a vertical spray tip, which makes covering up those water stains on the ceiling much easier.
What does it do: KILZ primers are used to cover a variety of stains before painting including water, smoke and grease. The great thing about the KILZ Upshot is that it makes priming overhead surfaces easier. It can be used on drywall, plaster, paneling and masonry as well as several other properly prepared surfaces. After 15 minutes the primed area is ready for a topcoat of latex- or oil-based paint. Retail price for a 10-ounce can is $6.88.
UpRoot Weed and Root Remover
What’s to love: No bending, no kneeling and no chemicals. What does it do: This weed-removing tool with a sturdy aluminum shaft is 40 inches long with a wicked looking stainless-steel serrated claw on the end. Step down on the foot platform to sink the tool in the soil and grab those nasty weeds by the roots. Once extracted, an eject mechanism on the handle clears the plant from the claws. No herbicides needed. Made by Fiskar, the weeder has a lifetime warranty and sells for $37.99.
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