Tools and Toys: First Alert EZ Fire Spray and BLACK+DECKER Quiet Blender

First Alert EZ Fire Spray and BLACK+DECKER Quiet Blender
First Alert EZ Fire Spray and BLACK+DECKER Quiet Blender

First Alert EZ Fire Spray

What's to love: Easy to use and portable.

What does it do: This aerosol fire extinguisher uses a biodegradable foam spray to put out common small household fires including grease and electrical fires. It has a wide spray and the company says "It discharges four times longer than a regular fire extinguisher." It's compact and can easily be stored in the kitchen, the car or garage. Formerly sold as Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray, the spray retails for $19. For more information visit firstalert.com.

BLACK+DECKER Quiet Blender

What's to love: Powerful but designed to reduce blending noise.

What does it do: The 900-watt blender uses a 6-tip serrated blending blade in the glass container and three speeds to quickly make smoothies and shakes. A slot in the lid allows the user to add ingredients while blending and the blender includes a personal size blending jar for making smoothies for one. The jars, blades and lids are dishwasher safe. Visit blackanddeckerappliances.com for more information. List price is $49.94.

— Cary Jenkins

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