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LokkLatch DELUXE and TruClose Self-Closing Gate Hinges

The LokkLatch DELUXE is a lockable, self-latching gate latch that can be used on metal, wood or vinyl gates. It can be locked from either side of the gate and rekeyed to match the locks on most household doors.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 8.5

Insecticide

Insecto is a fine-powder insecticide that kills fleas, roaches, moths, lice and other insects.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 7.2

Sting Relief

Denver’s Sting Stopper ($2.50) is formulated to immediately halt the stinging, burning and itching caused by stings from bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 7.6

Outdoor Workstation

The Outdoor Sink Station ($100) features a sink basin, an automatic hose reel, a storage shelf and two foldout shelves with mounting hooks to hold garden tools or grill accessories.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 7.7

Mosquito Repellent

ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellant ($24) repels mosquitoes, black flies and biting midges in a 225-sq.-ft area. It is odor-free and features a small, replaceable mat that releases repellent when heated. Powered by butane, the unit is cordless and environmentally friendly.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 7.9

Turf System

The All-in-One lawn system ($60 a roll) is a biodegradable mat that allows you to plant premixed grass seed with fertilizer and mulch in one step: Simply unroll the mat and add water to make the seed and fertilizer adhere to the soil.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 8.3

Garden-Pest Repellent

Year-Round Spray Oil ($12 a pint) protects gardens, houseplants and fruit frees from insect damage without dangerous chemicals. The oil kills aphids, leaf-beetle larva, white flies and many other insects. It is safe to use until the day of harvest.

MEMBER TESTED RATING: 8.0