Home Improvement Products

When someone gets the message, it's said that the light goes on. Get one of these Parrot digital messaging switch plates and you can ensure that someone gets the message. You can record a message of up to 20 seconds that will automatically play each time someone flips the switch. While the comedic possibilities are endless, you can use it to leave a reminder or pass along a message, too. No wiring is necessary, as it simply replaces an existing switch plate and uses 2 screws (included) for mounting. Uses 4 AAA batteries (not included); 5in.L x 5in.W x 0.5in.H.

Make quick work of your next painting project with the Power-Flo paint roller. This battery-powered painting system lets you apply up to a gallon of paint right where you want it in just 15 minutes. It features variable speed paint flow for complete control and a paint pod and extension handle to reach those tough spots. Cleans up easily, too. Includes how-to video.

Maybe you remember drawing the cool geometric patterns and designs when you were a kid. Now you can make something a little more lasting and add a beautiful finishing touch to your project with this design and inlay kit. Instead of a ball point pen, you use a plunge router and you can create intricate designs, including lacework, cutouts, floral patterns and classic dovetail keys. Use the rotating template discs with teeth that lock precisely into position. You get everything you need to get started, including 2 design templates, 2 inlay templates, a 1/8in. downcut spiral router bit, a 1/4in. V-groove router bit, base plate, centering pin and more. Just follow the instructions and you'll be able to craft your project like a pro. Router not included. Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years

If you've ever had need for a handmade carved wooden sign, you could always find someone to make it for you and pay a small fortune for it. Here's a better idea — make it yourself and save big money with the SignPro. You get everything you need to make your own signs up to 36in.L. You get two carbide tipped router bits, along with metal-nose guide bushings, low profile C-clamps and 164 self-spacing number, letter and punctuation templates. Just follow the instructions and you'll be able to craft your project like a pro. Router not included. Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years

Old-style brass mailbox does more than just hold your mail, it adds personal style and decor to your home. Adds that whimsical touch to an otherwise drab outside wall. Plus it locks for security, protecting your letters, magazines and identity. Large enough to hold all the letter carrier has for you. Measures 14 1/8in.L x 7 3/16in.W x 13 13/16in.H.

When life gets too hectic, sometimes you just need to get away, relax and get yourself together. This floor fountain creates an oasis of peace and solitude in your own home, where the worries and stresses of the daily grind just melt away. Close your eyes, listen to the flowing water and you can picture yourself on the banks of a mountain stream, casting a fly for a rainbow trout. This tall, soothing fountain can take you there. It sports a rugged silver finish and a corner design that saves space. A built-in 10 Watt halogen light adds depth and drama, and serves as a nightlight. Holds 1 1/2 gallons of water. This tall fountain is solid, but portable. Requires no permanent installation. Best of all, it's out of the box and operating within 15 minutes. Measures 11 1/8in.W x 44 3/4in.H. Depth is 6 3/4in. (9 3/4in. with splash guard). Includes extra bulb.

No matter the situation, you'll be looking swell with this folding dolly that will have you back where you belong in no time at all. Features a clever design that folds up to an amazing 2in. deep, making it easy to store or carry in the trunk of your car. But this is no toy – when fully extended, it measures 38in.L with a sturdy 15 1/2in.W x 9 1/2in.D aluminum base, allowing you to move large, cumbersome items with ease. Solid 5 1/2in. wheels roll steady and fold up tight to the frame when not in use. Sturdy tubular frame construction with foam-padded grip.

Sucks its way through gallons of dirt, debris, sawdust and whatever else you feed it whether in the garage, basement or on the jobsite. Has 5-gallon capacity and powerful 5.5 HP motor. Features Lock-On 1 1/2in. x 7-ft. hose, claw utility nozzle and crevice tool, plus accessory storage, cord wrap, convertible blower port and 20-ft. power cord. Includes cartridge filter and disposable bag. 15in.L x 13in.W x 15in.H. U.S.A. Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years

Leave a light on for your feathered friends! This sturdy red barn birdhouse is a great starter home for local birds. It boasts a solar-powered silo that lights up at night, then shuts off at dawn. Solar panel recharges 2 included AA Ni-Cd batteries for nightly use. Durable poly resin birdhouse has slide-out plastic tray for easy cleaning. Drain holes keep moisture away from eggs. Includes metal chain with S-hook for easy hanging.

Uses straight-cut 2 x 4s to build a solid tool shed, storage shed or playhouse! Galvanized steel angles and base plates make erecting a building fast and easy! Kit includes 24 steel angles, 12 base plates, material lists and plans for a 7ft.W x 8ft.L, an 8ft.W x 14ft.L and a 10ft.W x 22ft.L building. Order TWO framing kits for an 8ft.W x 14ft.L building; order THREE kits for a 10ft.W x 24ft.L building. Lumber, siding and roofing materials not included. U.S.A. Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

If you're going to carry that weight a long time, or even if you aren't, you'll want something that makes the trip a little easier. Something like this ergonomic hand truck. It has a 350-lb. capacity and features heavy-duty aluminum construction, making it easy to handle even on stairs or a steep incline. It also includes plenty of handy features, including knuckle-guard handles, a foldable 11in. x 11in. nose plate and a curved back plate for cylindrical items. It rolls on big, sturdy 10in. x 3 1/2in. pneumatic wheels. 21in.W x 25in.D x 57 1/2in.H.

If you need a little extra reach, take a step up and get this handy rolling step stool. You gain up to 17in. and with a 500-lb. capacity, this stool will hold up. It includes spring-loaded casters and a rubber grip around the base that provides extra stability while in use.

Laurel and Hardy could have used one of these. While we all enjoy a little slapstick comedy, no one wants to be the star, especially if you have to move something valuable. Avoid getting into another fine mess with this four-handle hand truck. It's the quick and easy way for two people to transport a loaded hand truck. It's designed specifically to move large items down stairs or steep inclines safely and effectively. With comfortable easy-grip handles, steel construction and sturdy 10in. x 3 1/2in. pneumatic wheels, this will make your move a slapstick-free zone.

Wet boots got you down? Boot/sneaker dryer safely dries all types of footwear, including wet or sweaty tennis shoes, leather golf shoes, work boots and ski boots in a few hours. The fan base gently circulates warm air to dry your footwear or gloves out. Fill top pan with baking soda and turn on fan base to dry materials out. Fully adjustable. Requires 4 D batteries (not included). Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

Now you can lift heavy or awkward items with much less effort! Designed to encourage proper lifting techniques and prevent painful back injuries. Straps are adjustable up to 48in. in length and rated for items weighing up to 600 lbs. Overall length of straps is 9ft. 4in. Move appliances, furniture, mattresses and oversize boxes quicker, safer and easier.

Chances are your workshop is not a delicate place. When running some of your bigger implements of creative destruction, you can't rely on a lightweight outlet strip designed to power your kid's GameBoy. You need a heavy-duty diamond plate outlet strip made of sturdy aluminum diamond plate housing that holds up to abuse while providing a tough, cool look. And with 15 Amp, 125V capacity, 10 outlets and a built-in circuit breaker, it will keep your tools running. Includes a 6-ft. cord and mounting hardware. Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

You can walk into a paint store and get dizzy trying to figure things out, since the names they give shades of paint sound like horses running in the 4th race at Pimlico. Buy the wrong color and you've made an expensive mistake. That's why you need Color Savvy. This cool tool can match up to 23,000 different paint colors from major paint manufacturers, allowing you to get precisely the color you need. But that's not all – Color Savvy can scan colors and patterns from your current furnishings and also suggests coordinating accent colors and advises you on whether or not colors work together. It's the best way to keep the Clash on your MP3 player and out of your decor. Item is factory shipped. Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

Add a touch of the Old West to your home decor with this authentic star crafted from authentic Texas barbed wire. It features a powder-coat, rustproof antique brass finish that makes a real statement no matter where it resides. There is a chance it might clash with the doilies, though. Cattle drive not included. 23in. dia. Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

You may not be looking for a lifetime commitment from a log holder, but it's comforting to know that this item is built for a long-term relationship. Sturdy metal frame and mesh construction features a durable powder-coat finish that makes the holder strong enough to hold plenty of fireplace logs. Can also be used a magazine rack, too. 12in.H. Manufacturer Warranty: 12 months parts / 12 months labor

Mold can do a lot of damage to your home even if you don't have water damage. But how do you know if you have a problem? If you get this Mold Alert Hygrometer, you will. It measures room temperature, dew point and relative humidity and provides an audio/visual alarm when humidity exceeds 65%. Mold can grow any time the relative humidity exceeds 65%, so keeping humidity in your home below 50% can prevent a lot of damage from mold, mildew dust mites and other bacteria that like it moist. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).