Originally published Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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Keep all the details about repairing, remodeling and maintaining your home in one place with Chronicle Books' "Homeowner's Record Keeper"...
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Keep all the details about repairing, remodeling and maintaining your home in one place with Chronicle Books' "Homeowner's Record Keeper" by Christina Henry de Tessan. The journal has sections for contact numbers, material lists, swatches and project worksheets. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout. $18.95. Moxie Papergoods and Gifts, 3916 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, 206-932-2800.
A critter that measures up
Pull the tail of this cute little cow and you'll find a tape measure. The critter is small enough to slip into a pocket so you can measure that nice chaise you've been drooling over at the store. $5.19. City People's, 5440 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, 206-524-1200.
No more crooked curtains
The 18-volt Cordless Gel Max Drill with three-way Auto Leveling Laser from Black & Decker allows you to practically level, drill and drive with one hand. The "gel" refers to the comfort grip. It comes with a charger, batteries, double-ended bits and more. $99.97. www.blackanddecker.com
Triple-duty cleaner
Tackle tough scuffs with a powered scrubber, a mop head and a cleaner-sprayer all in one tool. Black & Decker's Power Mop features a mop head that flips up so a rotating brush can take on the tough jobs. A refillable container feeds the spray nozzle in front. $39.99. www.blackanddecker.com
Compiled by Judy Averill, digs editor. Please contact your preferred retailer for product availability.
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