New and improved
Dec 27, 2019
3 minutes
BY THOMAS BAKER
1. Up against the wall
LIFTMASTER 8500W
This wall-mount garage-door opener offers two big benefits: quiet operation thanks to its DC motor and chain-free direct drive, and increased overhead space (where other openers reside). It’s also Wi-Fi-compatible—you can control it remotely with a smartphone—and it has a built-in backup battery that takes over when power is lost. $599; liftmaster.com
2. Built for abuse
CRESCENT LUFKIN SHOCKFORCE
These tough tape measures are
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