Duck Max Strength Nano-Grab Gel Tape
This double-sided clear tape adheres to a variety of surfaces—including wood, glass, drywall, brick, and stone—and holds up to 4 pounds per linear foot. It’s also reusable: Just peel it off; wash it with warm, soapy water; and stick it back on. About $7 per 5-foot roll; duckbrand.com
Kreg Corner Routing Guide Set
To get the most out of a router, you need a guide or a template. Pick a profile from this collection of guides, slip it into the jig, follow its outside edge with a router fitted with a templating bit ($16 and up), and turn square corners into something more decorative. $40; kregtool.com
Crescent Tool 24-Inch Adjustable Pry Bar
This demolition essential has an adjustable clamp on the end, so it grips more easily onto 2× stock. Nail pullers on both ends have flattened strike surfaces for hammering into the material. $39; crescenttool.com
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Jet Fan Blower/Vacuum Kit
Spring signals new growth, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t old yard debris that needs clearing. This 40-volt blower/vacuum sucks up dead leaves and other spent plant material and breaks it down into mulch for the growing season. The 600-cubic-feet-per-minute blower pushes air out at up to 100 mph to quickly clear patios, walkways, and lawns. $469; ryobitools.com
Legrand Radiant Wave Switch
Unlike motion or occupancy sensors that automatically turn on lights when you walk into the room this switch gives you the control of a manual switch, but without the contact: Just wave your hand in front of it. It’s available in both 15- and 20-amp versions; the latter can handle heavier loads such as multiple lights, fans, and even small appliances. From $55; legrand.us
Rockport Grill Gazebo
Get your grill on without sweating in the sun or wilting in the rain with this galvanized steel structure. Bolted to a concrete pad or patio with the included powder-coated hardware, the kit’s frame will stay strong against wind shear and never need painting. Comes with 12-inch- deep counters, shade panels, and a three-outlet power strip with three USB ports. In two sizes: 81/2 by 51/2 feet and 12 by 61/2 feet. From $1,699; backyard discovery.com
Wagner Control Spray QX2 Sprayer
Designed to apply stain or water-based lacquer, this sprayer shines when it comes to small projects and detail work. It can cover an 8-by-8-foot area in under 2 minutes. The plug-in sprayer is simple to use and offers excellent control: Simply rotate the nozzle to select horizontal, vertical, or round spray patterns. $90; lowes.com
LiftMaster Secure View Smart Opener
The night-vision camera on this garage door opener will live-stream video to your smartphone 24/7. Using it in conjunction with the myQ app, you can check to see if you left the door open, close it—or allow entry to family and friends. $386; liftmaster.com
AgroSci Garden Wall Kit
Creating a custom wall garden is a snap with this click-together system of containers: Each module consists of five small pots held in place by a 61/2-by-311/2-inch vertical frame. Made of recycled high-density polyethylene plastic, the modules can be fastened to any vertical surface, and the pots clip in and out for easy maintenance. From $50 for a five-pot planter; agroscigardenproducts.com
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Hatchet 8-inch Pruning Saw
From splitting wood for a fire pit to pruning dead branches, this small battery-powered chainsaw has a host of uses. The 18-volt battery and 8-inch cut capacity will slice through the densest hardwood by reaching full speed in about a second, faster than a 25cc gas-powered model. $279; milwaukeetool.com
