Patch Plus Primer
What's to love: No need to prime the repaired surface after repairing holes or cracks.
What does it do: The spackle, made by 3M, can be used to fill small holes and cracks. Because it is made with primer, it can be painted after it dries, which takes about 30 minutes. The square container makes it easy to use a putty knife up to 3 inches wide. They come in 8-, 16- and 32-ounce sizes and sell for $5.99 to $8.99. It is also available in a kit which comes with the spackle, self-adhesive patch, putty knife and sanding pad for $9.99.
DeLonghi DD45E Dehumidifier
What's to love: An LCD display allows for easy monitoring of a room's temperature and humidity.
What does it do: Select the humidity level ideal for the home environment with easy-to-use controls. Water collected can either go into a five-pint collection tank with a window for easy monitoring plus an alarm to notify you when the container is full, or it can be drained through a hose. The unit has a 24-hour timer, anti-frost device and two fan speeds. Rolling casters and handles make it easy to move. It sells for $239.
-- Cary Jenkins
HomeStyle on 07/05/2014