Other stories by Tom O'Brien

• Energy Efficient LED Bulbs

  Verbatim says its PAR38 LEDs dramatically reduce energy consumption

• Ground Blanket for Cold Weather Heating

  Instead of heating the entire building to protect a cold-weather concrete pour, put the heat just where it's needed

• Fiberglass Entry Doors

  GlassCraft says its Artisan and Estate doors look and feel like wood

• Affordable Sink, Toilet, and Tub Fixtures

  These sinks, toilets, and tubs provide top-quality design at affordable prices, says the maker

• Weatherstripping Double-Hung Windows

  Stop drafts and restore the operation of old wood windows with this straightforward approach

• Paint Brush for Low-VOC

  This brush makes it easier to produce a high-quality finish, says the maker.

• Infrared Camera

  Flir's upgraded i7 exceeds the proposed RESNET resolution standards for energy auditing, says the company.

• Industrial Metal Master 20 Portable Brake

  The Industrial Metal Master 20 has the deepest throat on the market, says the maker

• Digital Inspection Camera

  The M-Spector 360 has a rotating LCD screen so you don't have to stand on your head to figure out what you're looking at.

• Eco-Downlight Versatile LED

  The Eco-Downlight delivers 2,200 lumens of light from just 30 system watts of power, says the maker.