And the winner is...

We’re doing something a little different this year with the HANDY Innovation Awards. Instead of waiting to publish the winning products in the December/January issue, we’re announcing our choices now. That way, you’ll be able to check out the most innovative tools and home-improvement products before the holiday shopping crunch.
    What will have to wait (and be a surprise) until the printed December issue of HANDY Magazine arrives at the end of November are the 2011 HANDY Innovation Award Member's Choice winners - your choices for best products. But for that to happen, we’ll need you to vote for your favorites from the list of HANDY Innovation Award winners and honorable mention recipients. It’s important to know that your vote counts—it sends a message to the manufacturers of what products are appealing and sensible to you. That’s something they value, particularly from a highly qualified audience such as the Handyman Club.
    So check out this year’s list of winners and honorable mentions. We think you’ll agree that all of them are innovative solutions for our DIY needs. Then go vote for your favorite to win the HANDY Innovation Award Members Choice Award. Click here to go VOTE!

Winners:

1.    Worx JawSaw
2.    GE Hybrid Halogen-CFL
3.    Penguin Protection Technology Toilet
4.    New product from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. embargoed until Oct. 21, 2011
5.    Generac LP Series portable propane generator
6.    Krylon Dual Paint and Primer
7.    Craftsman QuickBoost battery charger
8.    The Perfect Bungees from Just Ducky Products
9.    dsolv mesh lawn bag from Priority Designs
10.  Oneida Air Systems 5 HP Smart Pro Dust Collector

Honorable Mentions:

1.    Worx Intellicut 36-volt self-propelled mower with PaceSetter
2.    Black & Decker 36-volt Variable-Speed Self-Propelled Cordless Rechargeable Mower
3.    Ryobi 48-volt Self-Propelled Cordless Mower
4.    Chamberlain Ultimate Battery Backup Garage Door Opener with MyQ Technology
5.    Moen Home Care Designer Grab Bars With Integrated Accessories
6.    Toro Time Cutter SS
7.    Spyder Products new line of reciprocating saw attachments
8.    Skil 2-1/4 HP Combo Router Kit (model 1830)
9.    Little Giant Select Step ladder
10.   Mr. Beams Power Outage Lighting System
11.   Husqvarna chain saws with XTorq and Autotune
12.   DeWalt 5 in 1 Multifunction Hacksaw
13.   Bosch Rear-Handle Random Orbit Sanders with Vibration Control
14.   Quickscrews Spiral Point Funnel Head Screw

 Vote for your favorite to win the HANDY Innovation Award Members Choice Award.

Click here to go VOTE!