The Money Pit Top Products Podcast

The Zuli smartplug communicates with your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy, giving you unmatched control, monitoring and automation at an affordable price.  Taylor Umphreys, founder and CEO, explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be in two places at once. Unlock your front door from half a world away. Check on your pets during the day. Sit in a meeting and know your children are home safe. Nexia™ Home Intelligence helps you stay connected to your home and the people and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ecobee is a wi-fi enabled smart thermostat for residential and commercial applications that is intuitive to use and beautiful to look at. Ecobee helps you maximize comfort and savings without compromising your lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smart Tape is a better way to accomplish anything you do with a standard measuring tape today. It eliminates the downsides of retractable measuring tapes: no unintended retractions, no need for a person on the other end in long length scenarios, no Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hyde Tools has introduced several new products that turn your garden hose into a cleaning tool. The second generation of PivotJet pivoting wands allow a homeowner to simply attach a garden hose, add soap, fertilizer or other additives and complete any Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Devil's new Create-A-Color Caulk Kit makes it easy for DIYers to create a caulk color to match just about any interior or exterior design element — so say goodbye to plain old white! Using ordinary latex paint, chosen to match the color of the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Little Big Shot is different from traditional garden hose nozzles. It's a very small adjustable hose nozzle made out of solid brass, unlike most nozzles on the market today. It's also made in the USA. It's a very water-efficient nozzle that goes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Worried about your snow brush wearing out, scratching your car, clogging with snow or freezing? The AMES Scratch-Free Snow Brush is a new, first-of-its-kind product that solves the concern over scratching a car's finish with a traditional bristle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarkett Flooring is introducing a new type of flooring called FiberFloor that could give you a new opinion of what you might currently think of as vinyl flooring. FiberFloor is made by treating fiberglass on the top and bottom with a vinyl product. It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Arrow staple gun has been a staple for home improvement projects for over 50 years. It's a time-honored tool for a lot of great reasons -- it's perfect for so many DIY projects. Now Arrow has a new line of electric and pneumatic tools. David Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TCP, a leader in energy-efficient lighting innovations, will showcase its new LED product offerings, including color-changing bulbs, at the 2014 National Hardware Show. Adding to its full line of dimmable LED bulbs, TCP will now offer 75-watt and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SentrySafe has launched a newly redesigned line of chests and files and new digital alarm safes. These innovative organizational products provide a lifetime of worry-free storage. The new safes create peace of mind for important documents, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WD-40 Company is launching its new 3-IN-ONE premium specialty drip product line of five formulas to provide professionals and serious DIYers with the exact drip lubricant they need to get their specific jobs done right every time. All five Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once a rare occurrence, power outages are becoming the norm with severe weather.  More and more homeowners are refusing to take chances and investing in a home standby generator. Now Generac has the PowerPact -- an option for home standby power that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Channellock's new E Series pliers have a sleeker, slimmer design so users can reach into tighter spaces, and they are equipped with Xtreme Leverage Technology. With XLT, 40 percent less force is needed to make clean, accurate cuts compared to other Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black & Decker's new 20V MAX* Lithium Cordless Drill with AutoSense Technology is the first drill designed to intuitively understand when to stop, as screws become flush with the work surface. The drill has an automatic clutch that has proven to be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Namath Rapid Cooker you can make steaks and other foods that taste like those of the top New York restaurants. The Namath Rapid Cooker also cooks faster, saves money and has many health benefits. It reduces fat and calories when cooking meats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Kraeutler interviews John Taylor, communication leader for LG Electronics at Greenbuild 2013.  Find out about Energy Star's new "most efficient" designation and what to look for when shopping for energy efficient appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Kraeutler interviews Brenda Brunk, product planner for Marvin Windows & Doors as they roll out new and innovative products at Greenbuild 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to quiet loud room in your home like bathrooms with ROXUL's new Safe-n-Sound stone insulation. Hear an example of how ROXUL drops noise levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Seasons, a name that is well-known for high-quality sunrooms, has expanded their product line for 2013 to include prefabricated room additions built for energy efficiency and easy installation.  Host Tom Kraeutler interviews Peter Allen, the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bostitch Smart Point Brad Nailer is the perfect choice for many woodworking projects, including trim and molding, baseboards, furniture, and cabinetry.  Host Tom Kraeutler interviews George Silveira, a global product manager for Bostitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PORTER-CABLE's new 20v power tool line, including the new 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver, has redefined cordless with features like improved motors, upgraded chucks and transmissions, battery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andersen's new VeriLock wireless security system contacts are designed into the window hardware system, simplifying installation and eliminating unsightly wires delivering cost saving and flexible installation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Owens Corning EnergyComplete Whole Home Insulation and Air Sealing System allows builders to offer an advanced, whole-house solution for air sealing and insulation that meets the demands of energy- and environmentally-conscious customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices