Tell me more! From labor-saving tools to stainless steel appliances, here are the products Building Products readers wanted to know more about - Product picks: top 100

Building Products, May-June, 2003 by Stephanie Herzfeld

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57 Maison Sijilmassa. This fossil rock is salvaged from a dried-up ancient seabed in the Sahara Desert. The slabs contain a variety of fossils, including rocket-shaped orthoceras and round spiral ammonites, both prehistoric marine dwellers. The material is shipped in slabs or custom cut for a variety of applications, including countertops, vanities, walls, and fireplaces. Five colors are available. 718-972-1117. www.maisonsijilmassa.com. Circle 357.

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58 Fisher & Paykel. Available in either a two-drawer or single-drawer unit, the DishDrawer matches the wash cycle to the dirty dishes in the drawer, says the company. The DishDrawer, which uses about 2.4 gallons of water per wash, can hold seven complete place settings of dinner plates, dessert plates, soup bowls, saucers, cutlery, and cups, the maker claims. 800-863-5394. www.usa.fisherpaykel.com. Circle 358.

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59 Hometest. The MoldSmart mold contamination sampling kit contains a sampling swab and solutions, a laboratory mailer, and complete instructions. The test yields scientific, accurate laboratory results, the company says. After identifying the sample, the lab sends back written results a few days later along with instructions on what to do about the mold. 800-604-1995. www.hometest.com. Circle 359.

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60 Schluter. Ditra water-proofing membrane gives solid and stable backing to wet-area tile, says the firm. It has a grid structure that prevents the transfer of substrate stresses to tile surfaces and equalizes vapor pressure, according to the company 800-472-4588. www.schluter.com. Circle 360.

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61 Stiletto. The company claims its 16-ounce super-light, super-tough titanium Ti-Bone hammer packs the same wallop as a 24-ounce steel head, but delivers less return shock energy into your arm and less fatigue, too. The handle design offers better side-pulling strength than wooden-handled hammers because the alloy won't break as easily as wood can, says the maker. 209-357-1932. www.stilettotools.com. Circle 361.

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62 Walker Zanger. Handmade by melting two pieces of glass sandwiching a glaze, Fusion tile plays with light and varies in color and surface texture. The tile comes in 17 colors and is mounted on mosaic netting in several sizes and shapes. Non-mounted 6-inch-square tiles also are available. 713-300-2940. www.walkerzanger.com. Circle 362.

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63 TimberTech. These 5/4 composite planks are easy-to-cut moisture-resistant planks that won't rot, warp, splinter, or decay, says the maker. The decking doesn't require painting, sealing, or staining. Besides natural, the firm offers gray and cedar colors because the planks have brushed surfaces and additives that resist UV light. 800-307-7780. www.timbertech.com. Circle 363.

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64 Kwikset. Prepping a pocket door for traditional notched pocket door locks can be time-consuming and tricky. The key advantage to the Round Pocket Door hardware is that the door doesn't have to be notched to install the lock. The lock easily installs into a pre-bored standard 2 1/8-inch door hole, thus making installation of a hidden pocket door fixture six times faster, says the firm. 800-327-5625. www.kwikset.com. Circle 364.