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• Drainable Decking

  Weyerhaeuser says its Edge Gold flooring panels shed water during construction delays

• Downsized Programming

  Honeywell's Prestige IAQ thermostat is 60% smaller than the companyís other programmable models

• Access Control

  The pad on Schlage's Touch Screen Deadbolt lights up for use in the dark

• Flex Paint Kit

  Two handy painting tools now come in one package

• Heavy-Duty Truss Hangers

  Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry

• Diamond Grip Ice Cleats

  Get some traction on snowy slippery job sites

• BenchJaws Vise

  Rockwell has adapted its popular JawHorse for use in the shop

• Kitchen-Faucet Option

  Moen's Matte Black Finish adds a touch of drama

• Shim With a Drill

  The Top Star Shim Screw simplifies window and door installation, says the maker

• Roof-Friendly Solar

  Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says