5 Hot Home Products for 2010

Dec. 3, 2009 - PRLog -- As the unofficial “What’s New Guru” of the home improvement industry, I attend numerous trade shows throughout the year and scour lots of magazines and trade publications looking for new and exciting products, intriguing concepts and “gotta have” gadgets that make life just a little bit better.

My checklist for “Hot Home Products” includes simplicity, ingenuity, affordability and great end results. Here are a few of my most recent finds and all-time favorites:

1.  Giani™ Granite Countertop Paint
Got a kitchen countertop that’s seen better days? Laminate chipped and discolored? Solid surface counter stained and scratched? Giani™ is the world’s first granite paint kit for countertop makeovers. Get the premium “look” of granite at a fraction of the cost – with lots of extra benefits too. Water-based paint kits come in five realistic-looking color combinations and include everything needed to go “granite” in three easy steps in 24-hours or less. One $39.95 kit covers 35 square feet (16 running feet of 24-inch wide counter). Available at paint and hardware stores nationwide. Visit www.GianiGranite.com or call 1-800-650-5699.

2.  One2Flush™ Dual Flush Conversion Kit
Saving water is as “easy as 1, 2...” with the brand new award-winning One2Flush™ toilet conversion kit. In about 20-minutes, you can quickly and easily turn a standard water-guzzling tank-type toilet into an eco-friendly, high-efficiency, water-saving dual flush model. University tests prove One2Flush – with its “half flush for liquids and full flush for solids” – reduces water use by more than 38% and can save an average family over 10% on monthly water bills. Fits all standard 2-piece toilets, 1.6 gallon flush and up. Starts paying for itself immediately. Available nationwide at most hardware stores (Ace, True Value, Do-It-Best). For more information visit www.one2flush.com .

3.  Easy Crown Molding© by EZ-A-PEEL
Budget-minded? Not up for hammering and sawing? Renting? Add elegance to almost any room with “peel-and-stick” Easy Crown Molding©. Kits offer quick and easy installation and an inexpensive alternative to fancy millwork. Vacuum-formed thermoplastic design overlaps and adjusts to length without measuring. Can also be trimmed with scissors. Installs in about one hour and can be left white or painted to match décor. Offered in three popular crown molding profiles for various sized rooms with 16 inside and 4 outside corners included. Kits start at under $50. To order call 1-888-EZAPEEL (1-800-392-7335) or visit www.easycrownmolding.com .

4.  Dead Bolt Secure™ Entry Lock Protection
Crime is on the rise and, to make matter worse, burglars with “bump keys” can open virtually any standard lock (deadbolt or otherwise) with ease. Until now, the only defense was expensive high-end, pick-proof locks. The new award-winning Dead Bolt Secure™ offers a low-cost, ingenious solution that makes standard deadbolt locks (with a lever or twist-type inside handle) virtually bump-key and pick-proof. It even blocks entry for anyone with a legitimate key. How? A simple spring-loaded device, that installs in minutes, flips down to prevent a dead bolt’s handle form turning – no matter how it is being unlocked. Offered in brass and satin nickel. The best part? It only costs $9.95. Order online at www.arclink.net .

5.  Aspect™ Peel and Stick Metal Wall Tile
Create a designer kitchen “look” quickly, easily and affordably with new Aspect™ peel-and-stick 3” x 6” metal tiles. Offered in three popular brushed finishes  (stainless, copper and bronze) for dramatic and dazzling accents, whether a gleaming over-the-counter backsplash or an entire luxurious floor-to-ceiling wall. Aspect tiles adhere to any sub-surface (drywall, plaster, paneling and old tiles) and are offered with horizontal or vertical graining. Gives kitchens and baths a fresh, new look. Box of eight tiles covers one square foot and costs about $20. The only limitation is your imagination.  Available at some Lowe’s stores or order online at www.aspectideas.com .

There you have it. Great peel-and stick innovations, dynamic new paint concepts, valuable entry door/security solutions, affordable designer treatments for ceilings, and an easy way to save water with new green technology. Hope you found something you like.
Stay tuned. More soon.


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Don Logay is an award-winning home improvement writer. Former Editor-in-Chief of top three professional remodeling magazines, he also created the widely quoted annual study for remodeling investment and return. Today Logay also writes homeowner tips heard daily on hundreds of radio stations nationwide.  dlogay@whatsnewguru.com .

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