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Hardware & Housewares Review Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6 Sliding Ratchet from Erickson Erickson introduced the Sliding Ratchet at the 2017 National Hardware Show and it's been met with overwhelming success ever since! The key feature is the ability to customize the strap to fit each desired job by sliding the ratchet to the ideal position. With value-added features like Erickson's patented Cap Locks to make installation easier, the built in Velcro tie for convenient storage, and the wide han- dle ratchet for easy use, the Sliding Ratchet is a must-have product! The Sliding Ratchet is available in two different lengths: an 8-foot or 14-foot version. Both are 1.25 inches wide with a 2,000-pound breaking strength. The 8- foot version is ideal for the powersport industry, such as securing an ATV, where- as the 14-foot version is great for securing a load of lumber in the back of your pick- up. In both cases, the ratchet can be moved to the ideal position, making the installation process a breeze. Erickson designs packaging to sell! This is certainly true when it comes to the Sliding Ratchet. Erickson wrapped the ratchet in an interactive package so the cus- tomer can feel the quality while using the ratchet, allowing them to better understand the operation. If that wasn't enough, a QR code was added with a full video show- ing the benefits of the product. The Sliding Ratchet is another inno- vative product Erickson has introduced to push the market and make things easier and more convenient for its customers. With over 40 years in the industry, it has developed a recog- nizable brand and the Sliding Ratchet fits right into its reputation of delivering innovative quality products. For more information, call 888.546.4668. Mood Light Alarm from La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology's newest addition to the alarm family features a uniquely designed Mood Light Alarm Clock equipped with a variety of nature sounds that are sure to soothe even the most stressful of days. This easy-to-use alarm allows you to choose from seven different light colors depending on your mood, and if you can't decide on one, simply set it to cycle mode and watch each color fade into the next. La Cross Technology knows how difficult it can be to sleep with a bright light next to you in bed, so not only was the mood light designed with five differ- ent brightness level settings, but so was the LCD display. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of a flowing river, and wake up to seagulls chirping while ocean waves crash into the beach. With five different nature sounds to choose from, you will wake up as peacefully as you fell asleep. Before heading to bed, use the sleep timer to program a nature sound of choice to play for 15 all the way up to 90 minutes before bed, and don't forget to set your snooze timer for those of us who need 10 more minutes of sleep. Whether you need a quick break before dinner or in between classes, the nap timer allows you to take a 5-120 minute nap without disrupting your previously set alarms. At La Crosse Technology, the cre- ative team always designs with you in mind. Use the 1 Amp USB charging port to charge your phone or other device without taking up unnecessary space on the outlet. The rubber feet keep the alarm from sliding around while programming or hitting the snooze button, and each button is designed a little different allowing for easy set up. The Mood Light Alarm Clock with Nature Sounds makes the perfect addi- tion to bedsides of all ages. For more information on this alarm clock or the other advanced alarms selection, visit booth #3815. Private Preserve: The Original Wine Preserver Private Preserve was founded in 1986 in Napa, and remains the world's No. 1 rated wine preserver according to Wine Enthusiast and La Revue du Vin de France, the leading French wine publi- cation. With a cost of just about $0.08 per use, a can of Private Preserve is, by a very long way, the most economical and reliable way to save an open bottle of wine. "And not just wine," said Scott Farmer, the Founder of Private Preserve. "As America has turned to the gourmet side of life, we are using more and more expensive olive oils, vinegars, soy sauces and other ingredients. And they all start to oxidize the minute you open them. Private Preserve can make them all last longer and stay fresh- er." One of the leading neutral authorities in the world of wine, La Revue du Vin de France, said this back in 2005: "A spray of gas suf- fices…The system is easy to use and has been tested for over 10 years…Private Preserve has thus contributed to the protection of opened bottles of wine for more than two years without losing flavor." And, they cautioned against the use of vacuum devices, saying: "with these solutions, the protection of wine against the air is far from opti- mal. In effect, only 65 to 70 percent of the air is kept out of the bottle… suddenly the wine oxidizes itself away and cannot be preserved for more than a couple of days." For more information, call 865.671.7684. Safe-T-Stool Reaches New Heights Cook Children's Hospital in Texas is cel- ebrating 100 years of helping children in need. To give back even more, they are installing 3,500 Safe-T-Stools ® in public restrooms across Fort Worth – so kids can reach the sink! Brandishing a huge graphic, "Stepping up for kids!," this simple idea promotes the hospital and is a practical way to say "thank you" to the young people they care so deeply for. On QVC, the Safe-T-Stool is part of a Lawn & Garden launch with celebrity endorsement. Carry your tools to the work area when used as a tote – that's what the second set of handles is for. Sit comfortably in the garden – it's comfort- able, stable and will never rust. Custom colors and branding make it an attractive addition to any garage. In stores across America, customers are finding a light weight stool that won't tip is a wonderful addition to any home – just right for reaching a high cupboard or that bulb that needs changing. Ace Hardware store owners are finding their cus- tomers have all kinds of uses for Safe-T-Stool. Camping World cus- tomers step down – out of their RVs! How will you use yours? With a giant surface for embellishing graphics or a message, more and more people are recognizing that Safe-T-Stool can be a valuable brand builder. That's why ENNOVEA has recently invested in brand new heat transfer equipment to produce reli- able, precision graphics for its volume customers. Learn more about a cus- tom solution for your busi- ness by contacting Chris Gardner at cgardner@ennovea.com or 614.503.1188, x1450. Scandicrafts Offers Cute, Colorful, Functional Gadgets Customers Will Love Ask Scandicrafts about its newest gadg- ets, like corn cob holders, which fit together so no sharp points are exposed while stored in a kitchen drawer and are bigger than most so they are easy to hold onto. Or the cute onion holder/slic- ing aid with cover for storage which also protects hands when not in use. Or colorful cake testers, set of two. Or the avocado spreader/pitter/scoop blade with slicing knife. The shrimp peeler/deveiner scissors will peel and devein shrimp and prawns in one step. The lemon grater/zester can score and zest in small, large and fine sized zests. And the egg cuber is back! Shape hard boiled eggs into squares for a unique look whether served whole or sliced on top of a salad. Scandicrafts also offers hard to find items like steam pudding molds, lefse turning sticks, baba molds, corsetti stamps, unique cake molds and more. With over 2,000 quality items available from more than 20 countries, Scandicrafts sup- plies bakeware, bar accessories, cast iron, coffee and tea accessories, food and spice mills, kitchen tools, marble ware, olive wood, wooden utensils, and don't forget the fan- tastic polishes: Wenol Metal Polish and Red Bear Copper and Brass Polish! Scandicrafts Cuisine Internationale knows that quality is the foundation upon which a lasting business is built. Since 1956, it has developed relation- ships worldwide, to bring you and your cus- tomers a wide selection of quality kitchenware products, delivered with a commitment to excel- lent customer service. Check out the recently redesigned web- site at www.scandicrafts.com. For more information, call 800.966.5489, email info@scandicrafts.com or visit www.scandicrafts.com.