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We can't all be Fix It Felix...
Skidger is a woman-owned small business.
Promising review: "I bought this a while ago, but then I broke my wrist so could not use it. By the time I was ready to weed my flower beds, the weeds had taken over. Out came this handy tool. Used it to help remove those pesky weeds and stray grass. It worked like a charm. I am glad I purchased this tool." —Barbara
Get it from The Grommet for $39.95.
Ironwood Tools is owned by Chris McGregor and his storefront on The Grommet offers a selection of handy tools for keeping your foliage looking spiffy.
Promising review: "I was amazed at how easily I was able to cut even thicker twigs and branches. I pruned my Hydrangea, which had gotten out-of-hand, with no trouble. The rose bushes were just as easy. I really love the ratchet pruner from Ironwood." —Dona
Get them from The Grommet for $20.
Promising review: "I never leave reviews on Amazon but this grout cleaner definitely deserved a review. I tried three other cleaners before buying Grout-EEZ, and they did nothing but waste my time and money. Grout-EEZ got my grout perfectly clean in no time plus it was easy to use and no odor. I'll never use another grout cleaner." —Tyler
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Red Dragon Torches is a small business whose products are made in the USA and perfect for simplifying housework like weeding. This tool can also be used to remove harmful chemicals and pesticides from grasses. It will additionally assist in lighting charcoal!
Get it from The Grommet for $49.99.
Promising review: "This product can be a major kitchen product if you have issues with odors in your garbage disposal. We eat a lot of cereals for breakfast and almost all are loaded with preservatives, which are like glue when they get wet. For two years, we could not get rid of a foul odor for more than a day or two. I purchased this as a last resort, but only expecting it to help a little. The first time I used it, I was amazed at how much gunk was brushed away and odor was reduced." —C. D. Cornett
Get it from Amazon for $19.50.
Be sure to clean your grout beforehand since this pen isn't a replacement for a cleaning! This will help you fix any stains that won't come off.
There are 11 different grout colors available: white, winter grey, light grey, grey, dark grey, black, ivory, cream, beige, brown, and terracotta. You can view all the colors here.
Promising review: "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I have kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry good 'til the next day then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand-new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I apply the grout pen then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "What a great product and what great customer service. I have been looking for a way to store my fishing rods so they won't break. This worked perfectly. I will buy more of these and spread them around my garage door. Before you order make sure you measure your garage panels as they are all different and you must specify the size of your panel. if you have a problem, call customer service and they will bend over backwards help you. Highly recommend. I'm a very satisfied customer." —Jaykalish
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Promising review: "I have two sons, ages 18 and 23, that moved back in after COVID-19 and they are typical guys! They share a bathroom but, unfortunately, if I want it clean the way I want it clean, I have to do it. I wanted something to make it easier to clean the tub. I read the directions, spray after a shower, let sit overnight and spray off the next day. WOW! I couldn't believe how well it cleaned the shower walls AND the tub! I am a total fan and will now always buy this product!" —Diane Purdy
Get it from Amazon for $17.23.
Promising review: "I cannot believe how simple this planter is to use for maintaining plants. That little attachable lip to pour water into the base of the planter is WONDERFUL. What a great idea. I will be ordering more in different colors." —B. A.
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "Wow! The Brush Hero worked great on my outdoor furniture. We don't have an indoor storage space and live on the water, so spider webs and other creature droppings are an issue on the deck furniture. This was easy to use out of the box." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "I have this and the finish nail size and they are both great! I have nerve pain in my hands and The Safety Nailer removes any chance of me banging my fingers with a hammer. What a relief!! It’s great for those of us who are not as dexterous as we once were. One of the best construction gadgets I’ve ever purchased." —w4shep
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.98.
Promising review: "Using it for art and calligraphy projects. So much easier than guide sheets especially on colored paper and envelopes where it would be hard to see through." —Tania Clark
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
The entire set comes with a plastic hose, a Holikme adapter, and a vacuum hose for use with most any vacuum. Plus, a flexible lint brush!
Promising review: "This worked like a charm. My dryer has seemingly been more efficient and it took little to no effort to hook it up and suction the extra lint out." —Catherine
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "It’s pint-sized but great for jobs around the home. The handle is really comfortable and there is a magnetic place in the head to put a nail, so no more smashed fingers as you are trying to hold the nail." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.94.
This will also work great for faux floor tile decals!
Promising review: "I wish I had this kit sooner! Def using it again for all my future wallpaper/contact paper projects...I bought peel and stick wallpaper to use and it was really thin so applying it with this was still a slight pain (should’ve bought different wallpaper) but the end result was so worth it; I imagine without this kit I would have thrown all the wallpaper away and quit! Buy this kit if you are working on projects that these tools can help! So glad I read other wallpaper reviews who mentioned this." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "Works great, sticks great, looks great, and feels nice and smooth. My kitchen's older and I can’t stand the almond colored countertops (renting). I’m able to wipe down with cleaner just fine. It’s easy to apply, you just need to pull the liner back correctly when applying. I used a sock to smooth it out as I pulled the paper back section by section (horizontally). All you need is a ruler/measuring tape and razor/box cutter. Won’t damage your countertops either." —Lyn
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "Last summer I checked around to see how much money it would cost to re-do my patio furniture after 20 years. Wayyyy too expensive. So I thought of just spraying it, and what a good decision! I did four cans for this table on the first day and another can on the second day to touch up any places I missed. Turned out super well and I'm very happy with it." —D
Get it from Amazon for $6.94+ (available in 20 colors).
Promising review: "Our home is old and the wood floors have little to no finish left on them. I saw this stuff in a BuzzFeed article of all places, and looked at the reviews and decided to give it a try on our floors. Just look at the difference! It's been about nine hours since I put it on and it's still looking shiny and dark. Definitely worth the money, time and effort." —Brittany D
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it too as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous home owner had hung a paper towel holder and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well." —Shane
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
LOGOSOL is a small business whose mission is to create an easier way to split wood to allow for better accuracy and less back strain.
Promising review: "We have a wood stove and my husband loves going out and collecting wood to heat our house. This has really saved his back big time. It is such a simple thing and easy to use." —Donna
Get it from The Grommet for $124.95.
Promising review: "Excellent home-use cordless drill. I was very impressed when I first used one of these that belonged to a friend. The first thing that will blow you away is how feather light it is! These lithium batteries are the bomb compared to traditional NMH. The grip is very ergonomically friendly and the controls are easy to reach. Given the light weight of the battery, the drill does seem a shade top heavy but it's easy to get used to. The chuck is a Jacobs, well known for quality. I have not checked the run out on mine just yet but I'm sure its respectable for a hand held drill. Also, a new feature for me was the lighted trigger. I've never had a drill that lights up your work when the trigger is depressed, this is a very nice thing to have when working in confined, dark spaces like basements, attics, powerless sheds, etc." —BT8850
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in six configurations).
Included in the set are: a tape measure, claw hammer, slip joint pliers, scissors, utility knife, screwdrivers, detachable screwdriver heads, and hex keys.
Promising review: "What a great box of tools. Everything you need for house repairs and you CAN INDEED trust the quality to repair a 1977 Williams Pinball Machine. Computer Repairs? Still have that CB radio? Need a hammer? Pliers? Screwdriver with all bit sizes?? A measuring tape? Scissors? Utility knife? I mean the only thing thats missing is a small flashlight (go buy one at the 99 cent store) anyway this is a much better quality than I ever expected for a box full of tools that is currently being sold for less than $20... I am seriously blown away... I did not expect the quality. ALSO It does have Phillips bits or I would never have been able to fix my pinball machine. I saw a review that said it didn't and that is 100% incorrect." —Randy Pinball
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I lost my old stud finder a went with this one. It has some great features. Will warn you if you on a stud that has an AC wire attached along the side. It will also give the edge and center of your stud or beam. Happy I went with it. You can't go wrong. Its bigger than my old one, so now maybe I won't lose it." —Michael Canale
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
This is incredibly easy to install and features a two-step filter that can remove 99.99% of contaminants. All you have to do is hook it up to your kitchen sink valve and you're good as gold.
Promising review: "We have town water and it seems they are putting more and more chlorine in it every year. We should be getting used to it and tasting it less and less, not more! The refrigerator filters are super expensive and weren't cutting it. Every time I put a glass to my mouth it smelled like a swimming pool. I searched the internet and decided to give this a try due to the positive reviews and affordability. Wow! easy install (I'm an avid DIYer). And the taste! The chorine taste is just gone! No more overpriced fridge filters for us. I love that the filter replacement procedure is basically the same as a fridge. Just twist and remove. We love it so much I teed off the fridge line and put a dispenser at our sink as well. The flow on this thing is just amazing! And the water tastes great! Don't waste your money on the expensive, complicated ones. My parents have a three-chambered, name brand filter at their house. It was expensive, the replacement filters are expensive, it is a pain in the petunias to replace the filters, and the flow rate is pathetic! But guess what! Our water from this filter tastes just as good as theirs at a fraction of the price, plus it's way more convenient, plus the flow rate is way better. I just can't say enough. Love, Love it! You will too!" —BJ
Kwik Edge is a small business created by Wilson Svedin, an avid gardener with a knack for cultivating flower beds.
Promising review: "This gadget did wonders in loosening the soil that was weighed down over the winter. The precision of the edged corner worked the corners great! Love it!" —Arlene
Get it from The Grommet for $36.95.
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