I have to tell you I love what I do because I get to see the latest and greatest items and I love to share them. I have spent some time looking for neat items to help the how-to-person in your life get organized, work easier, and have a little fun too.

Stay organized:

Check out the line of sturdy tool bags from The Duluth Trading Company. www.duluthtrading.com The “Jail House”, “The Big House”, and “The Super Max” are made of 1200-denier fabric that resists rips, tears, snags and abrasions, and includes an ergonomic friendly shoulder strap and two zippered storage areas to keep tools free from dust and debris. They cost between $55.00-$80.00. The Stanley “Metal Rolling Workshop” is a great gift to keep all of the tools in your collection at hand. With the portability of plastic and the strength of steel this three in one set-up can hold everything and it’s under $90.00. To find it go to www.stanleytools.com

Work easier:

The Strait-Line X3 Laser Level is a two wall line leveling system. It sticks on the wall with non-marking 3M Command strips and makes projects like hanging shelves, pictures or even installing a drop ceiling a snap. It costs less than $40.00 and you can find a retailer at www.strait-line.com Since lasers are becoming more affordable you can purchase the Irwin Laser Guide for your how-to honey’s power Miter saw. These discs install next to the blade and cost under $30.00 and will help deliver accurate laser lines for precision cutting. www.irwintools.com The New Skil iXO cordless palm screwdriver uses a lithium ion battery and will hold a charge for up to 18 months. It’s powerful enough for most household tasks and small enough to keep in a drawer. At $39.99 this is a great gift. To see it go to www.skil.com . Step up in style with the retro Kik-Step from Cramer. This heavy duty stylish step stool is one you can keep on the main floor to reach that top shelf in the kitchen or make changing ceiling light bulbs a breeze. It can hold up to 500lbs and will roll where you want it. They come in 10 colors and retail for $65.00. To find them go to www.kikstep.com . And speaking of retro, how about an all wood classic work bench? This hardwood work bench goes together in less than 20 minuets and would look great in a basement, garage or workshop. It sells for around $140.00 and you’ll find it at better hardware stores through special order from their warehouse.

Have some fun:

The Bosch “Power Box” is one tough work radio, that can not only play music but charge your cordless tools batteries, interface with an iPod, play CD’s and it has a remote control. You will find it at www.boschtools.com for around $179.00. The Black & Decker Storm station is an emergency radio/TV inverter to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. There’s a rectangle flashlight, a plug to charge you cell phone and a room light. It retails for around $99.00 and you can find it at www.blackanddecker.com

And finally a gift stocking made of Fire hose material. Santa can stuff this one full or presents and it will never break. $20.00 also from www.duluthtrading.com

Happy holidays, and have a safe and healthy New Year!

Lou

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