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GEN5X Brushless 18V Compact Router
GEN5X Brushless 18V Compact Router

GEN5X Brushless 18V Compact Router

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Healthful Home 5-Minute Mold Test

What's to love: A compact trim router that's cordless.

What does it do: This router from Rigid has a brushless motor for longer run-time per charge. Micro-adjustable and variable speed dials allow for ease of speed and depth of router while "SoftStart" technology prevents gouges. While using the router, an LED light helps to see the work at hand and an ergonomic grip provides comfort. The router comes with a lifetime service agreement and sells for $119. While the battery and charger are not included, the batteries are interchangeable with other Rigid tools.

Healthful Home 5-Minute Mold Test

What's to love: No need to send test off to a lab.

What does it do: This test kit, which uses a small sample of household dust, can detect more than 32 types of mold spores that can trigger allergies or asthma. The kit includes instructions, an all-in-one collection swab, rapid tests for Aspergillus/Penicillium and Stachybotrys and three swabs and a postage paid-mailer if the user wants to send in samples for optional lab confirmation. The kit lists for $44.99.

-- Cary Jenkins

HomeStyle on 03/18/2017

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