Garage and Workshop Equipment

By Matt Weber

Equipping your Garage or Workshop with New Tools and Supplies.

It’s a tool crib, it’s a laboratory, it’s a quiet escape from the visiting in-laws—it’s your garage or workshop, the last place in the house that many of us can consider “our very own.” Whether you’re a hobby woodworker, an avid gardener or the family handyman, a homeowner’s garage/workshop is the headquarters of it all. In this issue of EHT we highlight some nifty new gadgets and handy home products to help equip your Central Command Post with the supplies you need.

Vacmaster VBV1210

One of the staple tools of most garages and workshops is a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Powered blowers are nice, too, which makes the new VBV1210 Vacmaster twice as useful as a standard unit. This sleek two-in-one shop vacuum offers an ample 5-horsepower motor that not only sucks up the messiest messes but also converts to a 210-mph leaf blower. The blower detaches from the top of the 12-gallon tank with a simple push of a button, and can be fitted with any of the 11 hose accessories that conveniently store on mounts located above the wheeled feet. The VBV1210 is a lightweight and easily portable unit with a 12-foot power cord and an extra large drain to easily dispose of debris-ridden spills. The new Vacmaster has plenty of muscle in the vacuuming category along with a durable 2-1/4-inch hose, which is nice for cleaning wood chips and other large debris that tend to clog smaller diameter vac hoses. Visit www.vacmaster.com.

Bug Barrier

Another staple of workshops, sheds and many garages is, unfortunately, insect intrusion. These pesky critters—roaches, ants, spiders, etc.—don’t seem to know when they’re not wanted. Now, you can send the message loud and clear and easier than ever with the Raid Max Bug Barrier. The spray nozzle features a battery-powered automatic trigger that helps you lay down a consistent chemical barrier of bug protection inside and outside the building and at key insect entry points. The system works by deterring bugs from entering the building and killing the bugs that cross the barrier. The powerful insecticide keeps killing German cockroaches for up to 12 months after you spray it, and the automatic nozzle is reusable for repeat applications. The Bug Barrier also works for flies, spiders, centipedes, crickets, scorpions and more. Visit www.killsbugsdead.com.