In the Book of Ecclesiastes (1:9) the verse ends "...There is nothing new under the sun." Perhaps not, but you can repackage it, and that's innovation!

In this internet age, defined by Twitter and iPhone mania, most people have only a vague notion of what a poultice is or how it's used to remove stains from stone. Dr. Fred Hueston has created a new product called the Stain Sponge. Simply soak the sponge in water, place it on the stain and you're- on your way. No messy powders or confused customers. Simple idea?Yes! Innovation? Yes!

Backpackers have known for years that transferring weight to the hips is less fatiguing than attempting to carry a load with your arms. Randy Murphy has invented a belt to allow you to lift a granite countertop with your hips. The Slab Belt allows two men to carry heavy slabs in comfort and safety. Being almost sixty years old and a bit skeptical, I tried it, and yes-it actually works!

Is hand-made cabinetry relevant to the internet age? In our tight economy and high-speed world where every completed remodel and satisfied customer can be important for your business, subcontracting or ordering cabinets, waiting for delivery and then waiting even longer for what you forgot to order or what was damaged, just feels wrong. Braxton-Bragg has partnered with All Wood Cabinets to provide beautiful, all-wood cabinets to your customer's specific kitchen layout in 10 days or less. All Wood Cabinets was designed to be a webbased company with a modern supply chain management focus. Every part of their operation was designed for speed, rapid response-and to deliver quality.

See for yourself what innovation looks like.Visit www.braxton -bragg.com and see innovation in action on all three of these products. Dr. Fred's Stain Sponge can be found under DIY/Homeowner Products. See the Slab Belt under New Products, and click on All Wood Cabinetry under Highlights to see the impressive selection and online design tools.

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