Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini

Xcaper Emergency Mask

Xcaper makes the most advanced Gas Respirator and Breathing Masks. Xcaper also provides Emergency supplies, Fire Equipment and Disaster Kits for the home and office.

ARMORskids

Nothing is more frustrating than hitting every crack in the sidewalk. If you're tired of your snowblower banging into each uneven section of sidewalk, you need ARMORskids! These heavy-duty replacement skid shoes allow you to avoid damage and keep...

Quirky's Digits

Don't let the cold keep you from your connections! Digits are mini conductive pins that attach to the gloves you already love so you can use electronic touch screen devices, like smartphones and MP3 players, even when it's below zero.

Woodtrac by Sauder

For the first time it's possible to achieve the look of a custom-crafted three dimensional ceiling at a practical price. The revolutionary WoodTrac Ceiling System by Sauder adds character, dimension and color to any room. Multiple wood finishes and a...

10 Last Minute Tool Gift Ideas for the DIY-er

10 Last-Minute Tool Gifts for the DIYer

Washpucks!

WashPucks are anti-vibration pads that are engineered to reduce the shake and noise your washing machine and dryer make. WashPucks anti-vibration pads are designed to work with all makes and models of washing machines including top and font-load...

Fiskars ShopBoss and Package Opener

ShopBoss Hardware Snip The ShopBoss™ Hardware Snip , available exclusively at Walmart, is an innovative multipurpose tool that combines some of the most frequently used tools in your toolbox. Titanium-coated blades provide the superior cutting...

Xcluder

Xcluder is a stainless steel non-rust material used to fill holes and cracks to prevent rodents and pests from entering homes, buildings, apartments and other facilities. This stuff is great! Click here for...

HP7 LED Flashlight from Coast Products

The all new HP7 LED Flashlight can project 207 lumens and has a beam distance of 187 meters. It's the brightest thing you've ever seen! Find out all about it here.

Digital Wireless Recording System with 7 in. LCD Display Digital Wireless Recording System with 7 in. LCD Display Digital Wireless Recording System with a 7 inch LCD Display

This security camera system comes with one wireless indoor/outdoor camera equipped with LED night vision and motion sensing technology and a full color 7 in. LCD monitor. The monitor has a built-in DVR and allows you to watch up to four different...

Wave Frame Dishrack

The simplehuman wave frame dishrack has a unique wave-shaped edge on the frame designed specifically to store a cutting board or large utensils upright. Plus, there's plenty of room to store pots, pans, and dishes for efficient drying. An...

Stoppy

Stoppy is a brilliant solution for keeping doors and windows open. This fun, practical and decorative door stop is made of high quality, weather resistant, safe and durable materials. It comes in a rainbow of colors to fit any décor!

Hang & Level

Homeowners who are fed up with the inability to get their wall art situated just right may find the Hang & Level home accessory tool to be a welcomed solution to their frustration. The Hang & Level, picture hanging tool, ensures perfectly straight...

Reveal Cutter

While finishing his own basement, a Chicago engineer faced the daunting task of hand cutting countless reveal edge ceiling tiles. This inspired the development of the Reveal Cutter, a compact, handheld tool with a unique design that makes it easy and...

Ninja Blender

Haaaai-YA! This blender is awesome! The Ninja Professional Blender is a professional, high-powered innovative tool with a sleek design and outstanding performance, a true asset to any kitchen. It is perfect for ice crushing, blending, pureeing, and...

FloTools Shaker Siphon

What siphon could be simpler than the FloTool Shaker Siphon? All you need to do is shake it around, and it works! Just place the small metal pump end in the liquid you wish to siphon, shake the pump up and down, and the siphon does the rest! Easy,...

Generac's LP3250 Portable Generator

Tired of these power outages? Be prepared next time! This morning we talked about Generac's LP3250 Portable Generator. Until now, the only options available in a portable propane generator required the propane tank to be separately carried, where...

BugBand

BugBand insect repellant wristbands, sprays and towelettes and diffusers provide proven protection from biting insects while avoiding synthetic, man-made pesticides. This stuff REALLY works! For more info visit ...

Wells Lamont Gloves

Everyone should have a pair of work gloves lying around their house but, let's face it, some are better than others. Wells Lamont is one of our favorites because it is relatively durable, has a tight fit, is inexpensive, and is widely available. For...

Smart Planet's Electric Lemonade Maker

Great for these hotty, sunny days! This easy lemonade maker makes 2 quarts of fresh lemonade in a snap. It's dishwasher safe, BPA free and FDA certified! Easy, peezy lemon squeezey! Find out more here! And...

Hold It And Fold It!

The Hold It and Fold It Drainboard is a flip-up workstation designed to be out of your way when you don't need it and to easily flip up into place when you do. There is a adjustable kickstand with 3 height adjustments to choose from, 3 hanger bars...

Coleman Fold-N-Go

Food is meant to be shared, and that sentiment may be even truer (if possible) when it comes to grilled food; there's a reason burgers and hot dogs don't come in single-serve packages. But sometimes instead of bringing people to the food, it makes...

Stud Squared

Stud Squared is a combination tape measure/square that saves you time, allowing you to be more efficient and productive throughout the workday! Click here for more info!

Kuulaire KA 55

Stay COOL this summer with the Kuulaire KA 55 from Port-A-Cool! The KA55 is a portable unit perfect for spot cooling in a home, hobby workspace or even on a small patio. The KA55 utilizes the most technologically advanced rigid cooling pads...

iRig

If you like to record speeches, concerts, panels or are a musician - you might want to look into the iRig! AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software. With AmpliTube iRig,...

Koostik

Get more sound out of your iPhone/iPad without hooking it up to a set of speakers. Koostik offers natural acoustic amplification thanks to specially designed sound chambers and channels that create a boost of two to four times when as iPhone is...

Fiskars SmartPower Propane Trimmer

Fiskars' innovative SmarPower Trimmers use standard 16.4 oz. propane canisters as a fuel source, offering a smart alternative to gasoline, electricity and batteries. SmartPower Trimmers combine a patented, EPA award-winning propane engine with...

The Drink Markers

These wine glass markers (which are really any kind of drink markers) are very practical in the "you'll never lose or confuse your drink" sense. As an added bonus, they're rewarding in the "you get to write/draw all over things that are normally...

Fertile Earth

The Simple Garden gives you everything you need to start your own garden today. The Simple Garden utilizes the Square Foot Gardening method, but simplifies it even further. The 12-inch pots are designed to maximize plant growth by providing a...

Deckrite

DeckRite Exterior Floor Covering is a popular alternative to traditional high maintenance wood decks and concrete patios. The DeckRite system is easy to install over existing or new decks and is also a cost efficient and superior option for...

SodaStream

Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to...

NextStep Built In Potty Seat

Our New To Lou Too this morning is for little butts and big butts alike! The NextStep Built in Potty Seat from Bemis. The world leader in toilet seat engineering and design, has simplified the realm of potty training...

Thermapot

The THERMAPOT line of products are unique, distinctive, ergonomic and specifically designed to keep your food hot or cold for hours. These stainless steel units are double insulated, portable and perfect for any venue.

Small Wall

Selecting the perfect paint color for a home is a challenging task. Homeowners can work with tiny paint chips, or they can splash sample colors onto their walls.

Ecozip Bags

Ecozip bags have two zippered pouches for increased storage. These plastic snack bags that are compartmentalized into two zippered pouches to keep items separate, yet together. They are available in three sizes, including 1 gallon, 1 quart and...

Culligan Inline Shower Filter

Start Your Engines! By Gold Eagle

Our New To Lou Too this morning is a fan favorite! It's called Start Your Engines! by Gold Eagle. Start Your Engines is an easy, 1-step fule system revitalizer. This additive restores volatility to stae fuel and removes gum and varnich from fuel...

Cole's Wild Bird Flaming Squirrel

Our New To Lou Too this morning is a nutritional birdseed supplement that contains all natural, 100% food grade ingredients with a super hot and spicy flavor. Blend this sauce with your birdseed to keep those pesky squirrels away! Tastes hot to...

Arrow Fastener R.E.D. Line

Our New To Lou Too this morning was an update to the classic staple gun. Arrow Fastener's new R.E.D. line stands for Reliable, Ergonomic and Durable. Other products in the new R.E.D. line include the electric staple & 1" nail gun, the hammer...

The Green Toad Pivoting Paintbrush

Our New To Lou Too this morning is the Green Toad Pivoting Paint Brush. This brush was invented by Indianapolis' Lou Schiesz after his father suffered a stroke. It's ergonomic paintbrush handle allows...

CLEANcut Paper Towel Dispenser

5-Function Showerheads and Hand Showers

Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50 - Take 2

Two more good last minute gift ideas! The first - release his "inner maverick" and buy him the Silver Retro Airplane Cufflinks. These things are fun - and unique! Not those regular ol' cufflinks he'll be expecting. They go for $39 and you can...

Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50

Still searching for that perfect yet unique gift? We've got a couple cool holiday gift ideas under $50. The first is a Personalized Topographic Map Puzzles from Hammacher Schlemmer. This is the only custom jigsaw puzzle created for you from a U.S....

Drywall Repair Tool

Template, LLC, has introduced a revolutionary product to make it easy for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers to repair drywall with the common "knockdown" texture without hiring a professional or creating a mess. The Drywall Repair Tool is a...

NFL Protoast by Pangea

Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer

This Thanksgiving fry up your turkey the EASY way! With the Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer, you can cook turkeys up to 14 pounds in just under one hour. No mess, easy cleanup and easy - the perfect way to fry up your turkey this...

Swordfish Air Purification System

Wind…Rain…Snow…Everyday we try to protect ourselves and our loved ones against the elements to keep us healthy. We know that the weather can have an effect on our health, so we always dress appropriately to ward off colds, flu and other ailments....

GE Groov Caulk

Consumers no longer have to sacrifice either long-lasting performance or ease of use when they buy caulk. Groov Caulk performs and lasts like silicone, providing sustainable savings over time, and it is easy to use and took like an acrylic! Check...

Arctic Ice Lanterns

Cuttin' Corners Paint Brush

From the BUDDY of the guy that brought you the Paint Glider (buddy =Phil Rekart and Guy=Tom Pasinski) – the Cuttin' Corners Brush is here to make your paint job even easier! Paint those tough to get and tedious corners on chairs, rails, furniture,...

Humio Humidifier

Humio is the elegantly easy way to soften the air and set the mood in any room with the touch of a button Humio ultrasonic cool mist humidifier and night lamp from Tribest is the perfect solution to adding moisture to dry or heated air while adding...

Fathead your walls!

This week's New To Lou Too was from the good ol' company Fathead! It's better than a poster. Bigger than a sticker. Tougher than a decal. Easier than wallpaper. Life-size, high-def images you peel, stick and decorate your walls! They have a ton...

Spooky FX 4 U

This mornings New To Lou Too was an extra special one! About a year ago Lindsey's fiance proposed to her on her favorite holiday...Halloween! He did it in a very unique and creative way by having "Will You Marry Me?" carved into a pumpkin! Cute,...

Compost Wizard Hybrid

With all this rain this summer it's a shame to let that water go to waste! The Compost Wizard Hybrid from Good Ideas, Inc combines a rain barrel and a composter into one unit! The innovative design cuts down cost and also saves space by reducing...

RocLok

Solar Mosaic Jars

Our New To Lou Too this morning is from Mark Feldstein & Associates. Solar Mosaic Jar provides soothing mood lighting both indoors and outdoors. Features exquisite Hand Blown Glass Jar with Mosaic pattern that is beautiful in daylight as it...

All Clear Mister

The All Clear Mosquito Mister is the fastest way to clear your yard of those pesty mosquitos. It'll last up to 6 hours and can cover up to 4000 square feet! Protect yourself this summer....those bugs are nasty this year....worst outbreak in 20...

Handy Caddy

This one is for all you crafties out there! It's called the Handy Caddy and it's the best organizer to have at your tableside to hold all your craft tools in separate, clear pockets to keep your things in reach. It will be perfect for anyone who...

The Skrapr

Cleaning burnt-on or dried spills from a stove or countertop, grease from an oven window or dried-up gunk from a baking pan is an onerous task. The SKrAPr is a tool that looks much like a spatula or a paint scraper. Made of multiple layers of...

5-in-1 Tasty Bakers

The 5-in-1 Tasty Baker from Pop Art Toasters is a unique all-in-one table top appliance that will bake muffins, quick breads, cake, pancakes/waffles and brownies in one compact unit in one third the time. Simply pour your batter into the bite-sized...

Sushezi

With easy to follow instructions, Sushezi creates perfectly formed sushi quickly and reliably with no guesswork and no trial and error. And it's not just for sushi! Get creative! For kids you can make Fruit Roll Up sushi (rice krispie treats,...

Prazi USA

Prazi USA presents two brand new products - the Eco Paint Brush Storage Lid, which allows painters the ease of walking away from the project without the timely process of clean up and the Seal-A-Tube, the answer to the age-old problem of dried out...

Cobzorb

Cobzorb is an all natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly absorbent product line derived from corn. Safely and easily dispose of unwanted cooking oils and paints. For more information or to find out where to purchase click...

Sunset Dimmer

The Sunset Dimmer is a gradual 30 minutes bedside lamp dimmer that will make your lamp go from bright light to either completely off or to nightlight mode. It is the perfect device for the kids or for you bedtime book worms! For more information or...

MACE

The highly recongnized household brand name, MACE - has been busy! They're not just selling your plain old black bottle of pepper spray anymore. There are tons of varieties to help you stay safe! Click here to...

Recharge Mower

This revolutionary new Riding RECHARGE MOWER is all about making your lawn truly green.

Tidy Trax

Lint Alert

The LintAlert is a smart, easy-to-install home safety device that monitors and displays the back pressure levels found in the exhaust conduit of the dryer. Pressure levels found in the dryer duct typically increase over time due to lint build-up,...

Recycled Birdhouse

These unique birdhouses are built by the students at Brown's Foster Home in Rome, Maine. Brown's is a home for teenagers with disabilities including autism, birth defects and severe behavioral problems. They build hundreds of "one of a kind...

Noodlehead

The Noodlehead is a unique and FUN way to water your garden this year. All you do is bend the tubes to point the streams of water where you want it to go! As your garden grows simply bend the noodles to customize the new water pattern. For more...

Cangun1

Cangun1, now sold at Ace Hardware!, is a revolutionary new, patented pistol grip spray can tool that easily snaps on to standard aerosol spray cans - transforming them into professional-style spray guns with unprecendented control for hours of...

Camily Wand

Lynn Severson, an interior designer, invented the CamilyWand and Camily Tip to help her clients remove bugs and debris from window shadings. Her clients say "it's unbelievable", and "it's such a clever little thing." With it's extendable pole and...

The Lightening Level

The Lightening Level is the latest in Swanson's series of innovative, top quality levels - and the first truly professional lighted level. This level features best accuracy, advanced shock absorbency and exclusive patent pending auto shut-off!...

Dawggie Go Pak

Designed by dog lovers for dog lovers, DawggieGoPakTis the new functional way to keep everything you need for walks with your best friend. Some have called DawggieGoPak a doggie purse, I like to call it a convenient way to keep your dog world...

Laddermate

Laddermate is a new solution to make your ladder more useful, safe and productive. Laddermate is a tool holder and paint try with recessess to hold quart, gallon round and gallon square containers. Adjustable dividers are included to maximize it'...

Trubamboo

Trubamboo is the leading manufacturer of bamboo housware products in the USA. Use of bamboo in the home has boomed over the past few years. Trubamboo offers all sorts of products such as cutting boards and kitchen utensils. Unlike most other...

Open It!

Tired of cutting your hands on plastic packaging? Are you frustrated with breaking down taped-up cardboard boxes at work? The Zibra Open It! Four-in-One Universal Package Opener lets you easily open...

Wellness Mats

The latest in anti-fatigue mat technology! WellnessMats provide maximum comfort, safety and well-being while you stand, wherever you stand. If offers you, your feet, back and knees unsurpassed comfort, support and performance. They're amazing!...

The Original Adjustable Door Hinge

Sticking doors have plagued homeowners for centuries, requiring timely cutting, sanding, painting and re-leveling, until now. With the original Adjustable Door Hinge, all you need to fix a sticking door is a screwdriver and a pair of pliers - it's...

Magwear from the Spoon Sisters

Spoon Sisters are at it again! Check out their cool gadget, Magwear. If you're tired of holding nails in your mouth and waste entirely too much energy climbing up and down ladders to retrieve fallen screws...then Handyman's Helper is for you. The...

Frockz

Spice up those old tattered lampshades with Frockz! Frockz are form-fitting, removable, washable, universal sized slip covers for lampshades. Like Lou referred to them - they feel kind of like pantyhose - you simply slip them over your lampshade...

Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers

While hand washing is a simple precaution we can all take in the fight against swine flu and other illnesses – the question for parents is "Are your kids washing their hands the right way?" Now parents can answer "yes" - making it fun and easy to get...

The Ultimate Slanket

Sorry to burst your bubble Lou! There already is blanket with feet...and it's called...The Ultimate Slanket!

Ideapaint!

Ideapaint turns virtually anything you can paint into a dry-erase surface and any room into a hub of creativity and collaboration - work, home, school - you name it! Lou is SO excited about this paint - his daughter loves it, he loves it and he's...

Fling Bins

Ugly bags and smelly trashcans are no longer invited to the party. Flings decorative trash and recycling containers are the perfect solution for all your get-togethers. Portable, attractive, convenient, and easy-to-spot, Flings make clean-up part...

Honey Can Do Portable Garment Rack

Honey Can Do is your source for organization, storage and style. This week we featured their portable/foldable garment rack - perfect for your holiday parties and travel this season! Honey Can Do has a ton of helpful products that will help...

Stattec Lock

This New To Lou Too targets do-it-yourselfers, off-road enthusiasts, outdoorsmen – or anyone else who's ever searched for a lock key or struggled to remember a combination – STRATTEC Security Corp. has just launched a series of locks that open with...

Wallpaper for Windows

Wallpaper for Windows is at it again with their new decorative window film. the adhesive-free static cling Deco-Tint colored vinyl film is easily trimmed to size and applied, will look for years and when it's time to redecorate, can be removed in...

Blackfire Clamplight

Can't use two hands to fix a pipe, replace a fuse, tie on a fishing lure or work on your car because you need one hand to hold the light? With Blackfire Clamplight that's a thing of thepast. It can clip on virtually anything, stand on it's own or...

Heat By Design

C.E. Thermal Systems announces a new way to heat homes and offices - through framed digital images hanging on the wall. The Heat by Design picture heater is an elegant and energy-efficient space heating solution that customers design for use in...

Wooden You

This weeks New to Lou Too comes from Wooden World in Richmond, IL. It is the Wooden You Custom Shelving System that's going to help you organize your closets, offices, pantries, garages, etc. Their unique tracks are made of wood and...

Designer Duct Tape

There's designer jeans, designer cars, designer cell phones so why not Designer Duct Tape? Check it out along with some other really unique, cool gift ideas at www.spoonsisters.com It's great!

Hydroright

The Hip Clip

The Hip Clip is a simple solution that guarantees your tape measure will always be by your side. It has a basic, durable design that snaps right onto your belt to secure your tape measure at all times. Using The Hip Clip will save you...

Hearts & Flour Bakery

Since 1992, dedicated residents who scoop the cookies and package the breads daily, have found a livelihood in the Hearts & Flour Bakery. You see, the key ingredient in Misericordia's Bakery is their mission to provide challenging job opportunities...

We're Lit Candles

The We're Lit Candle Company features refillable, burnable white mineral oil candle art made right here in the USA. And with a zinc wick! Zinc wicks are lead free and do not emit dangerous fumes making it the safest candles in the world. They...

Krud Kutter Ultimate Power Remover

Krud Kutters Ultimate Power Remover is something you should definitely check out! This new product from Krud Kutter is a professional strength formula used to remove adhesive, blacktop, oil, grease, cable jelly, caulk, your grill and a ton more....

EZ Breathe Ventilation System

The E·Z Breathe System is a maintenance free unit that helps protect your home and family from excess moisture, molds, toxins, allergies and poor air quality resulting in a cleaner, healthier living environment. It provides powerful ventilation,...

Bad Cat Drain Opener

Another product from our friends that brought us The Drain Claw! The Bad Cat Drain Opener tears through hair, grease, food, pet hair and bio-film...and best part is it's safer than acid! The Bad Cat Drain Opener is available at Ace Hardware, Tru...

Ultimate Cloth

The Ultimate Cloth is here to make your life simple! Check it out! All you do is add water to this little things, wring it and wipe it! It cleans all hard surfaces of home, business & vehicles: Windows, Glass, Mirrors & Windshields, Chrome,...

Oil Gone Easy

Oil Gone Easy S-200 removes oil and fuel stains from any surface including concrete, asphalt, flag stone, brick, pavers, cobblestone and soil. Oil Gone Easy is rain proof and no cleanup is required. Just pour on the stain and forget. And get this -...

Mechanix Wear

Mechanix Wear, Inc. is a manufacturing company headquartered in Valencia, California, that produces high performance work gloves, specialized footwear, and related items for use in the automobile, construction, and emergency services,...

Wallpaper for Windows

Many homes have at least one sliding glass door and until now, 'decorating sliders' really meant hiding them behind closed curtains or blinds.

Shutter Up!

Homeowners seeking a cost-effective way to gain more privacy in the home can "shutter up" with interior acrylic block window coverings that install over the inside of existing windows. Similar to plantation shutters or blinds, the lightweight...

All Clear Mister

Enjoy those backyard BBQ's this summer without having to worry about those pesty mosquitos! The AllClear Cordless Mosquito Mister is the first portable insect misting technology that in just three minutes, controls mosquitos and other nuisance...

Precision Ball Level

The Precision Ball Level from C.H. Hanson is here to make your life easier! With it's unique aviation style ball it replaces bubble vial for an easier to read level and can...

WaterWI$E Fill Valve

Did you know that leaky toilets can waste up to 200 gallons of water each day? Well now you can minimize costly water loss from leaks with the WaterWI$E Toilet Fill Valve! New...

Natura Paint

Natura paint is the most eco-friendly alternative from Benjamin Moore – it dries fast and odorless, and comes in a ton of vibrant full-blown colors. It's a waterborne, zero VOC...

Re-Sealable Ultra Quick Grip Adhesive

Re-Sealable Ultra Quick Grip Adhesive from Liquid Nails packs the power of a cartridge adhesive into a seven-ounce tub. Liquid Nails has created the power of a PRO-grade latex construction adhesive in a user-friendly, re-sealable tub that's...

The Jordan Grill

You're going to the game, the beach, the park, camping and you want to grill but don't want to bother with charcoal, lighter fluid or a cumbersome grill. The Jordan Grill is...

Rondo Room

Change the walls in your room from dull to dramatic! Boring to bright! Flat to fun! - with the new rondo 3-D, peel and stick room decor! Rondo is a whole new way to decorate...

uGo Grill

uGo FlameDisk is the fast, easy, clean and eco-friendly way to BBQ this summer! Great flame-grilled flavor and no need for messy charcaol or nasty lighter fluid! It's the...

Start Your Engines!

Start Your Engines! is the easy, 1-step fuel system revitalizer! Perfect for users who forget to use Sta-Bil in the off season, this additive restores volatility to stale fuel and removes gum and varnish from fuel system components. Just pour this...

Hang'Em Awl

Unless you're a pro, hanging simple things like shelves, picture frames, and other wall décor can be…well, not so simple, especially if they have those difficult keyhole or...

Krylon Exterior Semi-Transparent Wood Stain

Krylon, the nation's leader in spray paint, is introducing the first and only exterior wood stain in a convenient spray can, making it easier than ever to stain steps,...

Paint Glider

The coolest invention ever to make your next paint job a cinch! The Paint Glider is a paint tray the cuts your paint rolling time in half with no spills. Less time, less...