Hold It, Twist It, Grip It, Zap It

To find a local retailer of the items featured in this segment, please call, e-mail or visit the websites of the manufacturers provided.
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gripping hand tool
Gorilla Gripper
Designed for lifting, carrying and moving a variety of building materials, like plywood, glass and granite.

Cole Scientific, Inc.
Phone: 805-523-1800
Fax: 805-523-7900
E-mail: sales@colescientific.com

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chisel holder
Hands-Off Chisel Grip
Helps protect hand against hammer blows; easily adjusts to fit a wide variety of chisels and stakes.

MSA Safety Works
Toll-free: 888-MSA-HOW2 (672-4692)
E-mail: customerservice@msasafetyworks.com
Website: www.msasafetyworks.com

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snowplow with swiveling adjustable blade
RAKO Snowplow
Model: R-P
*This product is not yet available for purchase.

Aram, Inc.
Phone: 845-735-2585

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This fill-in-the-blanks home reference book is called The Sidekick and it has space for everything from appliance warranty info to room dimensions.
all-encompassing home reference book
The Sidekick
Three-ring binder book pages for recording service phone numbers (electrician, plumber, etc.), home insurance info, room dimensions and much more.

It's a Good Idea!, Inc.
Phone: 651-402-8772
Toll-free: 800-895-8396
E-mail: dzellers@itsagoodidea.net
Website: www.itsagoodidea.net

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industrial-strength twist tie with durable foam coating
Grip Twist
Holds up to 100 lbs.

Handle It
Website: www.griptwist.com

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lever-propelled tree stand
Christmas Tree Genie
Straightens and secures trees up to 9 feet and trunks up to 7 inches.

Krinner
Toll-free: 800-339-5833
E-mail: info@krinnerusa.com
Website: www.krinnerusa.com

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bug zapper with extendable handle
Reach-n-Zap
Available late fall 2003.

Micro Plastics, Inc.
Phone: 870-453-2261
E-mail: mpsales@microplastics.com

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soap with dirt odor
Dirt Soap

Cedar Creek Soaps
Website: www.cedarcreeksoaps.net

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bag opener
The Viper Bag and Pouch Opener

Spellbound
Website: www.spellboundinc.com