NEW PRODUCTS
Bedfan the answer to no more night sweats
Women suffering from the effects of menopause know all about hot flashes. But they are not alone. People of all ages have a hard time sleeping due to hot sweats, especially Las Vegans in the heat of summer. The new, patent-pending Bedfan cooling system is designed to put an end to hot sweats, as well as the severity of air-conditioning bills.
The personal cooling system uses less than 10 watts of AC power and eliminates the heat created by your body and absorbed by your sheets, pillows and mattress while you snooze. A soft, flowing breeze is delivered all along your body between your top and bottom sheets, keeping you cool and comfortable.
This is a product that really considers your comfort level, allowing you to adjust the airflow speed with a controller that you can place under your pillow for easy access.
Place the Bedfan anywhere along your bed. If two people share a bed and one sleeps hotter than the other, put the fan at your feet. Once installed, you’ll hardly notice the Bedfan is there.
The Bedfan is available for $99 at www.bedfan.com.
Terra-cotta planters last for generations
Are you infatuated with beautifying your garden? You’re not alone. Sometimes, the perfect thing to bring together your yard may be a terra-cotta planter. Home Infatuation, a family owned business, offers a selection of terra-cotta planters that are much more than just ordinary pots.
Many of these beautiful pieces are handmade in the original Italian molds from the 1800s. Artisans using fine tools and plenty of skill and patience expertly finish each masterpiece with sculptural detail.
You’ll be able to tell the difference between these works of genius and pottery that is pressed and cut by machines. The terra-cotta, created by Seibert and Rice, actually increases in value over time, making them heirlooms.
The pottery can be left outdoors year-round and requires little maintenance. High in iron, it is the most durable terra-cotta in the world. Some pots can last through the frost of a few winters, but the Seibert and Rice terra-cotta can withstand weather for generations.
The planters are available in different shapes and designs online at www.homeinfatuation.com. Prices start at $56 for gift planters; $99.95 for normal-sized pots.
Ergo broom saves back, neck
For some, sweeping is a relaxing time for mindfulness and contemplation. If you’re not one of those people, it’s probably because sweeping makes you sore. The majority of brooms force people to hunch over, causing unwanted backache.
Casabella’s Curvaceous Ergo Broom does exactly the opposite. It allows for sweeping while standing with a perfectly painless posture. Standing straight while sweeping puts less strain on your back, neck and shoulders, making the chore relaxing for everyone.
Designed for comfort, the patented, stainless steel pole curves, allowing for a more natural position while you brush away dust. The pole also features a loop at its end, which makes it ideal for storage on hooks.
On the head of the broom is an integrated handle that gives amplified leverage when using a dustpan. The nylon bristles can pick up even the smallest of dirt particles.
The Curvaceous Ergo Broom sells for $19.99, and can be purchased online at the company’s Web site, www.casabella.com, where 10 percent of all sales are used to help stop domestic violence.
Window film helps lower energy bills
It’s summertime and energy bills are way up. Artscape, Inc. presents Energy Film, an energy-saving window film that has been proven to lower power bills by 12 percent to 18 percent. You can finally give your air conditioners and bank account a break after weeks of triple-digit heat.
After four years of development, Energy Film is the only window film to provide insulation all year long. Energy Film retains interior heat in the winter and blocks solar heat in the summer.
The film is made of a spectrally selective material that uses low-e technology. It blocks out 65 percent of solar heat during the scorching months of summer; preserves 38 percent of escaping heat in the winter; and stops 99 percent of UV rays, all while letting in 85 percent of natural light.
As for installation, anyone can put on Energy Film — it easily applies to the inside of the glass and does not use adhesives.
The thin film does not use a tint or mirrored surface, and it is virtually invisible once placed on windows.
Energy Film is available at The Home Depot or at www.homedepot.com. Prices start at $17.98 for a 24-inch-by-48-inch sheet.
Go ahead, measure with ease
Measuring distances is no longer a two-person job, with one person at either end of a tape measure and loads of inaccuracies.
AccuTrac from Craftsmen is a do-it-yourselfer’s dream.
With true laser technology, AccuTrac accurately calculates up to 150 feet. AccuTrac allows you to measure indoors, outdoors and in those hard-to-reach places.
The tool features both an area and volume button that takes the math out of determining two-point and three-point distances, and it’s smart enough to remember the past 10 measurements and add and subtract them when needed.
A large, backlit LCD screen displays the measurements in decimals, feet, meters and millimeters. The bubble vial helps with increasing accuracy.
AccuTrac is available online from Sears at www.sears.com. The Suggested retail price is $119.99.
New product line protects from scalds
Scorching tap water is the second-most common cause of severe burns among people of all ages. If you’ve ever been in the shower and were suddenly burned by a momentary flow of too-hot water, H2ot Stop products are for you.
H2ot Stop spouts start working when water temperature reaches an unsafe level. It quickly reduces the water flow to a trickle so that burns are avoided. Once the water cools, the flow will restart automatically in about 30 seconds.
H2ot Stop comes in three designs to fit the bathtub, showerhead and hand shower. You can also get a showerhead and tub spout with diverter.
Installing H2ot Stop is a breeze and only takes minutes, as no special tools are required.
H2ot Stop Anti-Scald products are available at www.lowes.com and cost $24.98 for the showerhead and tub spout, $39.98 for the hand-held shower. For more information, visit the company’s Web site, www.h2otstop.com.
— Compiled by Vicki Marquette
