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  • Zurn Introduces Flood of Water-Conserving Products

    Product Review

    Zurn Plumbing Products Group's new offerings include a 1.1-gpf toilet, a dual-flush toilet, a non-water-using urinal, and a dual-flush flushometer valve.

  • Kohler Highline 1.1-gpf Toilet

    Product Review

    With the help of a remarkably quiet pressure-flush mechanism, Kohler's newest toilet uses only 1.1 gallons of water per flush.

  • Repairing Scratched Window Glass with GlasWeld

    Product Review

    The G Force Scratch Removal System from GlasWeld uses heat, pressure, and nontoxic chemicals to realign glass molecules, restoring a smooth surface.

  • Mitsubishi Jet Towel Hand Dryer

    Product Review

    The Jet Towel uses high-velocity air to dry hands in five or six seconds. It also produces less noise and uses less energy than its competitors and captures water in a storage reservoir.

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