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• High-End Level

  Sola's solid, one-pound MM Torpedo Level should stand up to job-site abuse

• Compact Band Saw

  Powermaticís PM1500 15-inch band saw has a relatively small footprint and a 3-hp 230-volt motor

• Appliance Finish

  GE's "Slate" finish is a low-gloss alternative to stainless steel and black

• Touch-Free Faucet

  Waving an object beneath the Sensate's spout turns it on and off

• Solar-Powered Skylight

  Velux's Fresh Air Skylight uses a solar panel to recharge a battery-powered control system

• Self-Adhered Housewrap

  BlueskinVP serves as both housewrap and air barrier

• Rotproof Doors

  Masonite's "Lemieux Torrefied Collection" doors are treated to resist heat, cold, and moisture

• Lightweight Roof Tiles

  Quarrix Composite Tiles weigh a lot less than concrete and clay and come in six colors

• Skylift Roof Risers

  A simple way to add a patio roof cover

• Lightweight Drywall

  Sheetrock UltraLight Panels weigh only 1.35 pounds per square foot