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12 JULY/AUGUST 2019 FAMILYHANDYMAN.COMBOTTOM :MIRROR MATEBROAD-BEAM
HEADLAMP+b
eadlamps provide hands-
free light that follows your
line of vision. That makes
them a great tool for
DIYers, whether you’re putting
away your string trimmer after
sunset, navigating a dark attic or
crawl space, or working under the
hood. The downside is that most
headlamps are spotlights that
focus their light on what’s in front
of you.
This OV LED Broadbeam
Headlamp gives you 210 degrees
of illumination, lighting up your
surroundings so you can find your
tools in the yard or change that tire
in the dark. It’s powered by three
“AAA” batteries and has two
brightness settings. OV LED head-
lamps are available online for $15.Easy Mirror Upgrade
If
you’re thinking about a way to upgrade your
bathroom, here’s an easy one. Put a frame
around the plain mirror above your vanity.
MirrorMate simplifies that by cutting a frame to fit
for you. After you supply the mirror dimensions on
its website, including how much space is around
your mirror, it will ship a frame to your home along
with special connectors and glue to put it together.
Just glue the ends together, pound the connectors
in, and stick it on. You can choose from 65 frame
styles in different pricing tiers at mirrormate.com.MORE
POWERFUL
PLIERS
If you’ve struggled to get a grip on
short wires or to pull cable through an
electrical box, compound-motion pliers
may provide the extra gripping power
you’re looking for. A few brands make them,
but I’ve had the DeWalt long nose pliers in my
belt for the recent electrical work I’ve been
doing. You can find compound-motion pliers at
home centers and online. This DeWalt long nose
costs $15. It's also available in a set (less than $40) that
includes side cutters and lineman’s pliers.