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MPS-I have a favorite system, butplease look at these so we can talk about art hanging systems.
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This last one is the product with the “gripper” that is supposed to be different

Already popular in Scandinavian countries, this mitt keeps stainless steel gleaming without harsh, damaging chemicals. Fiber and sponge backing allow for dual-purpose cleaning. The super-thick, high absorbency material lets you dampen one side of the mitt for cleaning, then use the dry side for buffing and polishing. The mitt is machine washable.

Microfiber Sponge Mitt from Simple Human
Toll-free: 888-988-8880
E-mail: support@simplehuman.com
Website: www.simplehuman.com

This personal weather station can sense wind speed and direction, outdoor air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, barometric pressure and rainfall on your property. When connected to your home computer and a home automation system, the WeatherHawk can help manage your home. It can be programmed to open or shut curtains or blinds for energy conservation and to block sunlight and manage sprinkler systems for efficient water use and lawn care.

WeatherHawk Division of CSI
Toll-free: 866-670-5982
International: 435-750-1802
E-mail: sales@weatherhawk.com
Website: www.weatherhawk.com

This entertainment center features a rack for audio/video gear that swivels a full 90 degrees so you can easily reach all that wiring and cable when it’s time to make updates and fixes.

Middle Atlantic Products
Website: www.middleatlantic.com

Featured Vendor: Innovative Multimedia
Phone: 301-208-0054
Website: www.innovative-multimedia.com

Now you can have a home theater system without unsightly wires running hither and yon. FlatWire is as thin as a sheet of paper and goes right on top of walls. Cover with putty, sand, paint and you’ll never know they’re there.

FlatWire/DeCorp Americas, Inc.
Toll-free: 866-412-9901
Phone: 615-264-1414
E-mail: info@decorp.com
Website: www.decorp.com

The HearthKit provides the taste of brick-fired bread or pizza from your oven. The kit consists of clay inserts that are placed into an oven to reshape the interior. HearthKit says this allows food to cook from the inside out.
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HearthKit Oven Insert from Hearth Kitchen Company
Toll-free: 800-383-7818
E-mail: support@hearthkitchen.com
Website: www.hearthkit.com

Skil’s 5-in-1 Home Workshop saves space and money. The 15-ampere table converts into a shaper, stationary sander, drill press or scroll saw simply by attaching the portable power tools router, drill, sander, jigsaw you already have.
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X-Shop Convertible Workshop from Skil Power Tools
Toll-free: 877-SKIL-999 (877-754-5999)
E-mail: Skil@speedymail.com
Website: www.skil.com

American Clay has come up with a way to add the look of plaster or textured walls without all the mess. Their Earth Plaster is a powder that is mixed with water and then applied right over drywall, wallpaper or on ceilings.
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Earth Plaster from American Clay Enterprises
Toll-free: 866-404-1634
E-mail: sales@americanclay.com
Website: www.americanclay.com

Robinson Brick’s lightweight brick veneers are made of real brick, not cast concrete. The veneers are lighter than traditional brick and stone yet carry the same ratings. They are available in a variety of colors and can be applied to drywall, concrete, rock, brick or wallpaper.
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Thinbrick from Robinson Brick Company
Toll-free: 800-477-9002
E-mail: thinbrick@robinsonbrick.com
Website: www.RobinsonBrick.com

Motorola’s home monitoring system allows homeowners to communicate with their home using a cellular phone or the Internet. The system can tell you when a door or window is opened and report problems such as a burst pipe. Hook it up to your appliances and tell the washing machine to start a load of laundry on your way home.
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Home Monitoring and Control from Motorola
Website: broadband.motorola.com

Look at… but it probably will need a lot more development before it hits what I really want…