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H a r d w a r e & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w W e d n e s d a y, M a y 4 , 2 0 1 6 1 8 JERI-RIGG: THE EASY, MULTI-USE RIGGING ASSISTANT Jerry Hill Innovations Inc. is based in Chassell, Michigan, and is the manufac- turer and distributor of the Jeri-Rigg. Life in Michigan revolves around the out- doors, which involves carrying around a lot of stuff. Even though there are plenty of things that help tie down gear, some- times there just isn't a solid anchoring or attachment point. Jerry Hill Innovations came up with an innovative solution. The Jeri-Rigg is a tie-down/anchor point/attachment point/strap that is used in conjunction with various securing mediums, such as a bungee cords, tie down straps, lanyards, ropes, netting, carabiners, webbing straps, chains, etc. It eliminates the practice of wrapping bungee cords/tie down straps around an object and attaching the hook to itself, resulting in a poor connection, scratching and slipping. The Jeri-Rigg provides a non-scratch, non-slip surface, providing a safe and secure connection. The Jeri-Rigg can be applied or removed within seconds, without any tools, and can be used as a tempo- rary or permanent attach- ment. Organize with it. Hang with it. Secure with it. Move with it. It is an easy and simple solution for hanging, holding and hauling gear and equipment, and can fasten just about anything. With a hook in three sizes and an eye in six dif- ferent sizes, the Jeri-Rigg offers campers, boaters, home-organizers and construc- tion workers safety, durability and strength, and offers easy, endless solutions for just about any proj- ect or adventure. The Jeri-Rigg has a tested workload of up to 1,950 pounds and has a breaking strength of 5,950 pounds, depending on the version and size. Its polyester strap and stainless steel head were designed to handle the toughest of elements. For more information, visit booth #IS201, go to www.jeri-rigg.com or email info@jerryhillinnovations.com. LAMBERT PEAT MOSS: FOCUSED ON CUSTOMER NEEDS Lambert Peat Moss Inc., founded in 1928, is one of the true pioneers in the development of the peat moss industry in North America. The fourth generation of Lamberts is still operating from the original location at Riviere-Ouelle, Quebec, along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Over the years, Lambert has expanded with additional bogs and facilities along the north shore and near Lake St. John. The original product line consisted of screened and bagged peat moss. Due to the various ages of the bogs and locations in Quebec, Lambert has an extended harvest season and pro- cessing capacity. Lambert has access to more than nine grades of peat moss that can be screened and blended according to the specific needs of its customers. Lambert's technical team maps the bogs to identify peats by age and color, because these parameters help define the physical and chemical properties of the peats. These properties are important to its customers because they help determine their best uses. Lambert offers a large selection of professional grow- ing mixes for many specific uses and production. The LM series is a complete line of professional growing mixes that uses professional grade Canadian Blond Peat Moss as a base to provide growers with a consistent growing media that they can count on. These mixes use other components including perlite, vermiculite and com- posted bark. Lambert also provides products for the environment (spills and remediation), land- scaping (green roofs, soil preparation and aquatic gardens), turf (construc- tion and maintenance), forestry (reforestation) and agriculture (speciality crops including tobacco, small berry crops, mushrooms and worm culture). Lambert … at the root of your suc- cess since 1928. Visit Lambert Peat Moss at booth #12833. For more information, go to www.lambertpeatmoss.com or call 418.852.2885. MAKE OUTDOOR WATERING EASY WITH FLEXIBLASTER With spring here and summer just around the corner, the Flexiblaster is this year's must-have product for outdoor jobs of every type. Designed to be easily used by anyone, this handy tool makes outdoor watering of any kind fast, fun and easy. In the past, consumers were restricted to nozzles that had to be squeezed and held in place in order to be used. Even then, the stream was usu- ally either too strong for watering deli- cate flowers, or too weak to take care of many outdoor chores. Traditional noz- zles also offered frequent leaks and an easily broken design that meant consumers had to replace their unit again and again while paying ever higher water bills. The Flexiblaster was developed with these problems in mind, and is designed to go from a powerful jet for cleaning to a delicate mist for watering with just the touch of a fin- ger. Tighten the nozzle for a pinpointed stream, or open it to provide a wider spray; either way, a simple twist of the nozzle is enough to adjust the water pressure and ensure that you have exactly what you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Made from heavy-duty contractor grade materials, the Flexiblaster is vir- tually indestructible and the unique design keeps leaks at bay to guarantee that the stream of water goes exactly where needed. The ergonomic design is perfect for those with poor grip strength or arthritis, since only slight pressure is needed in order to make use of the Flexiblaster's amazing features. This amazing product is ready for retail shelves and is sure to be a hit this spring and summer with a wide range of consumers. Visit Viatek at booth #4124-4126. To request a meeting, email sales@viatek.com. GARDENERS GET A PERFECT START WITH HYDROFARM'S MINI GERMINATION STATION Available exclusively from Hydrofarm Garden Center, the Jump Start ® Mini Germination Station is an ideal way for the space-challenged gardener to start seeds indoors any time of year. Perfectly sized for a windowsill, tabletop or spare corner, this kit includes a 6-inch by 13-inch UL-listed heat mat, waterproof outer tray, 24-cell seedling insert, 2-inch vented dome, rooting addi- tive and the buyer's choice of naturally composted Grow Plugs or Rockwool Macroplugs. This product makes seed germina- tion easy because it makes perfect condi- tions so easy to create and maintain. The heat mat keeps the tray's bottom and con- tents a steady and ideal 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while the tray and dome maintain just the right amount of humid- ity (which is adjustable with the dome's top vent). Users of the Jump Start Mini Germination Station report germination rates among the highest they've ever seen. These rates are possible because this system makes creating the optimal moisture condi- tions for the media plugs and their sur- rounding microenvironment so simple. What users get is quick, vigorous ger- mination – within days for most types of seeds and plants. A delicate balance between mois- ture, temperature and available oxygen is at work whenever seeds are germi- nated, and the Mini Germination Station is designed to make that bal- ance easy to achieve and maintain. M o r e exacting con- trol over temperature with this kit can be had by pairing it with one of Hydrofarm's Digital Temperature Controller for Heat Mats (MTPRTC). These units have a stainless steel tem- perature probe and digital control of a range of heat settings between 68 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit. For more information, go to www .hydrofarmgc.com, call 800.634.9990, email info@hydrofarm.com or stop by booth #10338.