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5 helpful supplies for the home

By jjohnson

Having these helpful supplies around the home can go a long way in helping us tackle certain situations. We want to make sure our home is safe and secure, but also we have the tools we need for whatever comes our way. Some of these items we might only use once and a while but others may become an item we will find essential and wonder how we ever did without it.

Here is the list of unusual but welcome things to add to our home supply kit.

When we need to know the distance to an object we can guess or we can be accurate with this laser rangefinder. With these we can see over 1000 yards away and know the exact distance within a single yard, all while getting a clear image. Great for spotting a wandering dog or keeping track of a child. There is a fog mode that will provide an accurate reading despite low visibility. Great for all sorts of outdoor adventures.
$23 from Amazon $50 from Walmart

If we have ever had a situation of trying to find something or someone in the dark, then the benefit of these night vision goggles becomes apparent. With these we can see clearly even in total darkness. Great for camping and hiking but also for finding things in a dark garage or basement. Not only will these allow for night vision but they also can capture HD video.  This can be transferred to the computer or plugged into the TV. Great for finding out what creature keeps knocking over the garbage can. This will likely become a household favorite item.
$53 from Amazon

We might think of a shin guard as an item we would use only in sports, but if you have ever been walking through an unruly garden or taming a rosebush, the benefit of a shinguard becomes crystal clear. These can be worn under or over socks. They have multiple holes to allow air circulation. The straps are held securely with a back closure and ankle strap.
$17 from Amazon $1000 from Walmart

Knee strain can happen in an instant with an unfortunate twist or turn of our leg. Usually these events are not very serious and they can be mitigated and even prevented with the use of a knee brace. This support supplies a four way stretch giving compression which can offer pain relief and reduce swelling. Perfect for all activities which might stress the joint so we can benefit from the increased stability without sacrificing flexibility.
$18 from Amazon $18 from Walmart

If we have wooden steps or porches then we are likely to have experienced that lurching sensation when the wood gets wet or develops a film of mildew. This non-slip tape is just what we need to create a stable and safe walking surface. Its 80 grit aluminum oxide surface will give great traction. Can be used indoors and out on multiple surfaces. Will work on wood, concrete, stainless steel, plastic, and tile.
$13 from Amazon $20 from Walmart

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