Take Charge of freezing temps and snow!

Easy Heat AHB-140 Cold Weather Valve and Pipe Heating Cable, 40-Feet

This product comes in MANY SIZES! 3 - 80 feet!

Product Features •Easy Heat pipe heating cable installs quickly and easily to keep water flowing
•Includes grounded plug, built in thermostat, and instructions
•Each cable consists of tough PVC inner insulation, a continuous ground braid, and weather-resistant PVC outer jacket
•AHB units are activated and de-activated by an integral energy-saving thermostat
•Approved for rigid plastic and metal pipe; UL listed

Product Description Temperature-controlled cable runs straight along pipe and valves, held in place by application tape and plugs into grounded electrical outlet. Keeps water flowing down to -380. For odd lengths of pipe over 3/4-inch in diameter, we recommend two separate cables on opposite sides of the pipe with up to 3-feet of overrun at center of pipe run. Metal pipe requires 1/2-inch fiberglass insulation around cable.

For plastic pipe, its recommended wrapping pipe with aluminum foil before cable installation. The traditional resistance cable produces a fixed amount of heat based on the electrical line feed. It comes with a built-in thermostat that switches the flow of electricity on and off based on temperature. Cable installs fast and easy. Each package contains grounded plug, built in thermostat and instructions. Cable has weather resistant PVC outer jacket and inner insulation. Keeps water flowing down to 40 F.

My thoughts on this product
I'm a little confused about what temperatures this keeps pipes from freezing due to the conflicting info listed above. I still plan on considering this item. I plan on drilling a hole through the floor under the kitchen sink. I have an electric outlet there for my DW & garbage disposal. I can then run this all the way to the front of the house. I will order a shorter one to plug into my attached garage and run under the bathroom that is adjacent.

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Frost King V23WA Extreme Rubber Ribbed Weather-Strip Tape 3/8-Inch by 1/8-Inch by 17-Feet, White

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Frost King X-Treme Rubber Weather-strip Tape is the finest quality self-stick tape. It will not harden ,crack or freeze, even at 40 below zero. It is a high compression product which will spring back to shape even after long exposure to subfreezing conditions.
Product Description
17', Self-Adhesive, Sub Zero Premium Weatherstrip, 100% Ribbed EPDM, Provides A Superior Seal Against Air & Moisture, Remains Flexible To -40 Degrees.

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Greenworks 26032 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

Product Features
•The Greenworks 12 amp electric snow thrower clears a 20-inch path
•Cord lock conveniently holds extension cord securely in place
•This electric snow thrower is capable of clearing a depth of 10 inches
•Saves money while protecting the environment
•8-inch wheels; 20-foot discharge distance

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Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

Amazon.com Product Description Clear steps, walkways, decks, and small driveways quickly and efficiently with the Toro Power Shovel Electric Snow Thrower. Compact and ultra-lightweight, yet powerful enough to toss snow a distance of 20 feet, this machine is easy to operate and maintain. And with no gas or oil to burn through, it's a practical choice.

The Toro Power Shovel Electric Snow Thrower:
Can toss snow 20 feet.
Has a snow removal capacity of 300 pounds per minute.

With a 7.5 Amp motor, you'll clean snow off your yard quickly. Fast, Effective Snow Removal with the Power Curve System.

Avoid sore backs caused by shoveling and time wasted taking care of huge, complicated snow blowers. This compact electric shovel employs a streamlined auger drive system, which uses a single rotor with two curved blades to quickly and effectively move snow out of your way.

With a snow-throwing capacity of 300 pounds per minute, you can clear four inches of snow off a 50-by-20-foot driveway in just 20 minutes. With a clearing width of 12 inches and a snow cut depth of six inches per pass, this Power Shovel will let you clean off walkways with a couple quick passes. And weighing in at just 13 pounds, this snow thrower can be lifted, turned, and twisted with ease.

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Rugg Mfg. 22BS Back Saver Snow Shovel

Product Description BACK SAVER SNOW SHOVEL - This original high back aluminum back saver holds snow on the blade until you throw it and also doubles as a pusher. The aluminum blade feature a high gloss, slippery finish reinforced from top to bottom. The back saver handle is powder coated tubular steel with a foam grip. With wearstrip.

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Cookbooks are great gifts!

Emeril 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast

4.7 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
Divided into three sections, this brand-new cookbook is Emeril's first ever to organize mouthwatering home-cooked meals according to time. You'll find recipes you can make in 20 minutes or less, 40 minutes or less, or around 60 minutes, so now you can make the meals you want in the time you have.

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Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders

4.3 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
Go beyond your typical soups, stews, and casseroles to indulge in crave-worthy main courses like “BLT” Risotto or New England-Style Fish and Shellfish Chowder, and comforting classics such as Cola-Braised Pot Roast with Vegetables and Southern-Style Chicken and Dumplings. Emeril also explores the spice trail with his bold twist on some of the world’s global traditions—Indian Karahi Chicken, Korean Kimchi and Beef Stew, and Mexican Pork and Red Chile Posole.

With more than 130 flavorful dishes and beautiful color photos throughout, Emeril’s recipes use foolproof techniques and staples from a well-stocked pantry to create filling meals that you’ll be proud to bring to the table. The perfect family dinner or star of your next potluck celebration is just one pot away!

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Bobby Flay's Throwdown!: More Than 100 Recipes from Food Network's Ultimate Cooking Challenge

4.9 out of 5 stars (48 customer reviews)
One of 48 Reviews:
First of all, this is a beautiful cookbook! The quality of the paper and photographs is worth the price alone! The recipes are all winners. I have already found most of these recipes on the internet, and all of the ones I have tried are excellent. It is wonderful that so many of the competitors were wise enough to know that sharing their signature recipes takes away nothing from their business, but adds immensely to their popularity and respect from the public. Bobby Flay and his assistants have done a wonderful job writing the intros., and the recipes are laid out very well. It is a very impressive book, and I am very happy to have all the recipes handy. If you like Throwdown, buy the book; you won't be disappointed!! Heck, if you have never seen Throwdown, still buy the book; you won't be disappointed!!

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Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America's Great Flavors

5.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
Bobby also shares his tips for stocking your pantry with key ingredients for everyday cooking, as well as expert advice on essential kitchen equipment and indispensable techniques. With more than 110 recipes and 110 full-color photographs, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain Cookbook shares Bobby’s passion for fantastic American food and will change the way any cook looks at our country’s bounty.

Part of one review:
"I especially enjoyed the appetizer section, which offered great recipes of some of my favorites, with neat twists on serving ideas and variations on them. The Chicken Cutlet recipe was amazing, and even my kids enjoyed the Roasted Brussels Sprouts."

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BBQ Books & Accessories Great gifts for a guy!

The Barbecue! Bible

Now the biggest and the best recipe collection for the grill is getting better: Announcing the full-color edition of The Barbecue! Bible, the 900,000-copy bestseller and winner of the IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award.

Redesigned inside and out for its 10th anniversary, The Barbecue! Bible now includes full-color photographs illustrating food preparation, grilling techniques, ingredients, and of course those irresistible finished dishes. A new section has been added with answers to the most frequently asked grilling questions, plus Steven's proven tips, quick solutions to common mistakes, and more.

And then there's the literal meat of the book: more than 500 of the very best barbecue recipes, inventive, delicious, unexpected, easy-to-make, and guaranteed to capture great grill flavors from around the world. Add in the full-color, and it's a true treasure.

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Smoke & Spice - Revised Edition: Cooking With Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue (Non)

From an Amazon review:
"This is absolutely the best barbecue book I have ever seen! Warning: This is NOT a cookbook. Of course it has recipes, lots of them. But more importantly to me, it explains *why* certain things are done the way they are, not just what to do. Any robot can add two tablespoons of brown sugar on command, I want to know why rubs do what they do, when to use a mop, how to modify a recipe for a water smoker vs. a log pit. This book does that and MORE. It's cliched to say if you only own one book, but it's true. This is the one."

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Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: 175 Make-Your-Own Sauces, Marinades, Dry Rubs, Wet Rubs, Mops, and Salsas (Non)

It’s easy for any backyard chef to serve up tantalizing food from the grill! Paul Kirk offers 175 winning recipes that impart bold, zesty flavor to every cut of meat. Kirk covers the classic American sauces—with tomatoes, mustard, sugar, or vinegar at their base—and offers up a wealth of fresh and creative brews flavored with such things as raspberries, pineapple, ginger, chile peppers, and more.

In special Master Classes and elsewhere, Kirk reveals the basic building blocks of spice mixtures, rubs, marinades, bastes, and sauces. He explains how to layer them during the cooking process, so that grilled or barbecued food not only smacks of flavor, but brisket is more tender, steaks form a crispy crust, and ribs melt in the mouth.

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Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book: Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint

4.8 out of 5 stars(53 customer reviews)
Book Description:
Winners of the World Championship BBQ Cook-Off for six years in a row and with hundreds of other contest ribbons as well, nobody does barbecue better than Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama. Chris Lilly, executive chef of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q and great-grandson-in-law of Big Bob himself, now passes on the family secrets in this quintessential guide to barbecue.

From dry rubs to glazes and from sauces to slathers, Lilly gives the lowdown on Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q's award-winning seasonings and combinations. You’ll learn the unique flavors of different woods and you’ll get insider tips on creating the right heat — be it in a charcoal grill, home oven, or backyard ground pit. Then, get the scoop on pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, pit-fired poultry, and, of course, ribs.

Complete the feast with sides like red-skin potato salad and black-eyed peas. And surely you’ll want to save room for Lilly’s dessert recipes such as Big Mama’s Pound Cake. Loaded with succulent photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and colorful stories, Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book honors the legacy of Big Bob Gibson—and of great barbecue.

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Pig Tail Food Flipper

4.7 out of 5 stars (31 customer reviews)
Amazon.com Review This innovative tool flips a rack of ribs, steaks, or even hot dogs on the grill and provides more ease and safety than a spatula or meat fork. Also useful for indoor cooking, the Pig Tail turns any food from chicken breasts and hot sandwiches to tortillas and bacon. The Pig Tail is essentially a curved hook at the end of a shaft that pierces the edge of any food and turns it with a flip of the wrist. The Pig Tail’s hook and shaft are made of surgical-grade stainless-steel for strength and durability and the hook will not leave marks in your meat or cause meats to bleed. This set ships with two Pig Tails—a 19-inch tool that’s great for outdoor cooking and a shorter 12-inch model that works for stovetop grilling or sautéing. Both Pig Tails have wood handles for a cool grip and leather cords for hanging near the grill or stove and are covered by a lifetime replacement guarantee. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description Handy-est Cooking Tool Makes Handling Safer, Faster & Easier

There is also a left handed two pack that comes in a wooden box:
PigTail Food Flipper Left-Handed

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First Alert AF400 Tundra Fire Extinguisher Aerosol Spray

I saw this product showcased on "Cool Tools" on DIY Channel. I plan on buying several of these - for myself and for my daughter's home.

Technical Details
•4 times greater discharge time vs. traditional fire extinguishers
•Easy to use aerosol can and spray nozzle design is intuitive to use
•Easy cleanup - simply wipe it away with a damp cloth. It is also biodegradable!

Keeps Small Fires from Growing
Tundra is a fire extinguishing spray that works immediately on contact to keep small fires from growing dangerously out of control. Give you and your family peace of mind by storing a can in the kitchen, near the grill, in your garage, and with your camping gear.

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