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Watch this video as we put nine infomercial products for your home to the test, from Mighty Putty and Hercules Hooks to Gorilla Gripper and Forearm Forklift, to see if they really work as advertised. ...More

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Watch this video as we put nine home products that often appear in TV infomercials to the test. Products tested include:

Mighty Putty: Epoxy putty for home repairs.
Hercules Hook: Spring steel wire for hanging pictures in drywall.
Stick Up Bulb: Battery powered self-sticking light bulb.
Point ’n Paint: Foam pad painting kit.
Strip-All: Drill mounted rust removal tool.
ProCaulk: Flexible edging tools for smoothing caulk.
Gorilla Gripper: Clamping handle for carrying plywood.
Forearm Forklift: Straps for lifting and moving heavy appliances.
Awesome Auger: Drill attachment for digging holes in the ground.

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As Seen on TV 3: Does It Work? (article)
As Seen on TV 2: Infomercial Home Products (article)

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