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TOPSHELF Organic Growth Natura is a new line of paints that contains zero volatile organic compounds, yet comes in 3,500 colors and a variety of sheens. Using a water-based formula, the product uses color additives that don’t affect VOC levels. The premium-quality product is available in ﬂat, eggshell, and semi-gloss as well as a primer. ▪ Cost: $49.99. Benjamin Moore. 800-622-0550. www.benjaminmoore.com. Close Cut Rapid Shark is a multi-use utility knife that combines a pliers-style wire stripper, cutter, and crimper. A high-performance serrated blade has up to ﬁve cutting surfaces that reduce friction and stay sharp longer. It also has stripping holes for AWG 10 to 18 wires or for larger AWG six to 12 wires, depending on the model. The knife comes with ﬁve blades. ▪ Cost: $25. Rapid Tools. 905-336-0553. www.rapidtools.net. Walk on It Made from bamboo strands that are combined with earth-friendly adhesives, the Synergy ﬂoating ﬂoor installs quickly and easily. Though it is only 4 millimeters thick, it features a wear-layer of strand bamboo and a cross-ply bamboo core so it’s stable and durable. Available in four colors, planks measure almost 8 inches wide and 72 inches long. ▪ Cost: $6 to $8 per square foot (uninstalled). Teragren. 800-929-6333. www.teragren.com. Light the Way This 12-volt well light offers a simple way to add lots of style to landscape design. Made with an adjustable tilting lamp, the ﬁ xture is made from injectionmolded PBT composite and measures 4 3/4 inches wide with a 4 1/2-inch depth. It uses a 20-watt MR16 bulb and comes in black or bronze. ▪ Cost: $144. Orbit/Evergreen Landscape Lighting. 800-906-7248. www.orbitelectric.com. FOR MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION, VISIT EBUILD, HANLEY WOOD’S INTERACTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG, AT WWW.BUILDERONLINE.COM/PRODUCTS OR EBUILD.COM. KNOW OF A NEW PRODUCT? IF YOU’VE TRIED A COOL NEW PRODUCT YOU THINK WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT, E-MAIL NIGEL F. 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