For the DIY-
Er, working on the deck, the sound of debris from the Angel"
Guarding products is a must-have.
Designed to pull up the board neatly and easily, this adds-
The upward crowbar is nearly 4 feet long and relies on leverage rather than violence without bending, hammering and crawling. $49.
1213 West Roxbury VFW Parkway 617 Home Depot 97-327-
5000, Home Depot.
ComDewalt's "Flexvolt cordless reciprocating saw" is an extremely lightweight portable tool with a wide variety of uses, from trimming branches to cutting pipes to removing old barns and
This saw has the power of a wired tool with the mobility of a cordless tool.
Including two lithium.
Battery, charger and bag.
General Edwards Highway, Salon, 781-806-
0592, koopmanlumber.
ComWagner's "Smart Edge manual trigger roller" eliminates some of the biggest frustrations of painting, such as in the small spaces around the molding and on the floor and ceiling.
Instead of immersing itself in a paint bucket, this roller accommodates up to 6 liquid ounces in the tube and distributes it through the trigger. $19.
Homedepot 97 online.
It can be tough to work at high temperatures, and wet paint, cement or caulking will dry quickly too.
Milwaukee's "M18 live fans" solved the two struggles.
This powerful tool can make the air cycle more than 40 feet, which means it can dry or cool large construction sites quickly.
The fan is equipped with a power adapter but can also run on the M18 18 18 in Milwaukee
Volt battery, which can power more than 100 compatible tools.
Home Depot $69 Hingham Street, 1149. Rockland, 781-871-
6200, Home Depot.
ComAlso from Milwaukee, the "ultimate site backpack" is one of the best ways to stay organized while the project is working.
Made of super-strong ballistic material, this durable backpack provides 48 pockets for all your tools, electronics, fasteners, etc.
The package includes two hard
Designed to protect the shell pocket of delicate equipment. $119.
97, available online at homedepot.
ComFrom Werner, the "professional deck work platform" is a solid, comfortable way to get to tricky locations when completing the project.
The platform is lighter and more portable than a ladder, providing you and your tools or paint with a larger working space.
Load capacity of 17-
Sterling platform is a strong 300 pounds. $31.
18-Lao, 1500 Broadway, Saugus, 781-417-1027, lowes.
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