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Make any home improvement job easier with these hard-working multitasking tools.
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Nail It |
A Cut Above A spiral jigsaw, edge sander and detail router, the Dremel Trio can cut wood, plastic, drywall and tile. Its 90-degree pivoting handle makes for easy maneuvering when cutting recessed lighting holes or carving letters into wood. $100; Dremel.com. |
Smooth Operator
Ridgid’s R3100 compact orbital jigsaw is fast (3,000 strokes per minute), light (4.4 lb) and designed to reduce vibration for smooth cuts that don’t tire out your wrist. $99; Ridgid.com. |
Painting Pro
Green Toad’s new six-piece painting kit comes with two contour handles and three snap-on attachments—including a 2" straight brush and a 9" roller The pivoting system locks in eight positions to reduce joint stress. $29; TheGreenToad.net. |
Cool Tool
Sand furniture, cut drywall and remove grout with Skil’s oscillating tool that has five blades, a sanding pad and assorted sanding sheets, plus a 2-amp motor. $80; Yahoo! Shopping. |
Know the Drill
Black & Decker’s lightweight cordless 20V MAX Lithium Ion Drill/Driver holds a charge for up to 500 days after a full charge. $100; Yahoo! Shopping. |
Tool Up
At a meager 1 lb, the Kelvin.23 does the job of, yes, 23 tools, including a hammer, a screwdriver with 16 different bits, an LED lamp, a level and a 6-ft. tape measure. In black or pink. $30; KelvinTools.com.
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