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No longer vexed by hex key

By Times Staff, Wires
Published November 3, 2007

Handy gadget: the Ratcheting Hex Wrench from Professional Tool. If you've ever tried turning a hex key by hand, you'll appreciate the handle and the ratcheting action to do more work with less effort. The wrench comes with nine keys, standard or metric; $16.99. See more, watch a video at www.ratchetinghexwrench.com; buy online or at some Ace and True Value stores.

It's home show time

Florida's Largest Fall Home Show continues today and Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301 N, Tampa. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: adults, $8; seniors (55 and older), $7; children under 12 with adult, free. More than 950 vendors will display green products, hurricane items, electronics, appliances, remodeling, decorating, landscaping. Details: www.bighomeshow.com.

Get creative for the holidays

Crafters and scrapbookers, take note: From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, the Whim So Doodle Fall Festival will highlight how to use scrapbooking supplies for home decor and to create holiday gifts. There will be food vendors and games for the kids. Whim So Doodle is at 237 Second Ave. S in St. Petersburg. Call (727) 827-4911.

Join the 'green' team

Seeking "green" remodeling advice? Visit www.greenhomeguide.com and learn about products and materials; post questions and get answers from professionals; find tips and projects to reduce energy use, snug up your home, save money; and share stories with others.

[Last modified November 1, 2007, 16:55:47]