Each year, the PTIA Awards highlight household and home products that don’t quite fit into our traditional tool, accessory, or fastener categories. The goal of home construction is living in these homes, and so the innovative household products that fill these spaces also deserve recognition. Innovative household products for the home give us new ways to enjoy the fruits of our labors.
This year, the 2024 award-winning household products ranged from kitchen appliances and eBikes to vacuums and fans. This fun category promises a lot of room for expansion as more and more products come to market that improve our daily lives.
WINNER – Hardware – Decking & Railing
RailFX Oasis Railing System
What they said:
The new RailFX® Oasis Railing System makes it easy for contractors and homeowners to create beautiful outdoor living spaces by offering a blend of style and simplicity in aluminum railing systems. The goal of the Oasis system was to simplify planning and installation without sacrificing aesthetics. The Oasis system brings a high-end, custom feel to outdoor spaces while minimizing installation time and cost.
What makes the RailFX Oasis system unique is its versatile infill options, including picket or horizontal cable infills to match diverse aesthetic preferences. It also features three-inch posts, which are available in 36- and 42-inch railing heights. The posts can be spaced up to eight feet apart with a cable brace. For cable railing installations, the posts are pre-drilled, ensuring cable runs are perfectly aligned, evenly spaced, and level.
The RailFX Oasis system also features tension-fit balusters, which make it easy to secure the railing systems together tightly. [It] is made of extruded aluminum that will never rust and exceeds IBC and IRC requirements to provide the structure you need. It features single corner posts, maximizing cable runs and reducing the overall project cost.
What we say:
The RailFX Oasis Railing System is a unique aluminum railing system that lets you easily design either picket or horizontal-cable style railing. It uses pre-drilled posts for precise cable alignment, and the tension-fit balusters do a good job of removing any potential for “rattle.” RailFX also instills confidence by ensuring the Oasis system exceeds IBC and IRC requirements and by backing it with a limited lifetime warranty.
Price: Varies
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WINNER – Hardware – Hinges
Nationwide Industries Ornamental Pool Gate Kit
What they said:
The new Ornamental Pool Gate Kit from Nationwide Industries® will streamline the fence gate installation process by making it easy to select the right hinges, latch, and fasteners for every job. The kits combine hinges and latches in one kit, eliminating the complication of choosing which products can go together.
Each kit includes a pair of hinges, a latch, and all the necessary fasteners needed to complete your project. By packaging these components together, Nationwide Industries® helps ensure installation crews consistently have the correct hardware at their disposal, eliminating the need for repeated trips or to carry extra hinges, latches, or fasteners.
Furthermore, the Gate Kits offer cost savings compared to purchasing individual components. They include the newest, highest-rated products from Nationwide Industries®. The components are patented and backed by million-cycle warranties, so contractors can be confident in the quality and longevity of the products they’re providing to their customers.
What we say:
Nationwide Industries Ornamental Pool Gate Kit offers a streamlined installation process by giving you the hinges, latch, and fasteners in a single kit. It eliminates the complexity of choosing between thousands of SKUs. These kits provide contractors and DIYers with all the necessary components for a successful installation.
Price: Varies
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WINNER – Hardware – Latches
Nationwide Industries Trident™ Safe Signal™ Magnetic Latch
What they said:
Nationwide Industries® is enhancing pool safety and giving homeowners peace of mind with the introduction of its new Trident™ Safe Signal™ Magnetic Latch. This advanced latch addresses the most pressing pool safety concerns.
The Trident Safe Signal Magnetic Latch features an audible alarm and eye-catching blue LED lights that flash with 360-degree visibility if a gate is left unlatched for more than 15 seconds. These features help ensure that pool safety is maintained even in low-light conditions and help prevent accidental pool access, especially by young children.
Research shows the most critical moments in pool safety occur in the minutes after a gate is left open. The Trident Safe Signal Magnetic Latch is our response to this challenge. It combines an intuitive design with advanced safety features, making it an essential tool for any pool owner.
In addition to its safety features, the Trident Safe Signal Magnetic Latch is easy to install, fitting seamlessly onto any square post for wood, vinyl, or metal gates. The latch can also be installed on round posts with the round-post adapter by Nationwide Industries. This versatility ensures that the product can be utilized in a wide range of settings, from residential homes to public pools.
What we say:
The Nationwide Industries Trident Safe Signal Magnetic Latch provides an innovative safety solution for pool owners. The latch features an audible alarm and bright blue LED lights with 360-degree visibility, alerting homeowners if a gate is left unlatched for more than 15 seconds. It is also designed to fit square posts for wood, vinyl, or metal gates and can even be adapted for use with round posts. We love the idea of combining a well-made gate with a security solution that can help prevent serious accidents.
Price: $215
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WINNER – Appliances
Magic Chef MCSPG36SL 36 in. Pro Style Freestanding Gas Range
What they said:
In a market saturated with kitchen appliances, Magic Chef’s 36 in. Pro Style Freestanding Gas Range seamlessly blends affordable luxury with professional-grade performance, making it a standout choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Magic Chef 36 in. Gas Range boasts a durable stainless steel construction and a triple-layered glass window, ensuring both longevity and a sleek, modern aesthetic. The continuous cast iron grates provide a stable cooking surface, allowing for easy movement of pots and pans across the burners, enhancing the overall cooking experience.
One of the standout features of this range is its ergonomically designed control knobs. These knobs are not only easy to grip and operate but also incorporate a safety feature that is crucial in any kitchen. When in use, the control knobs remain lit red, providing a clear visual indicator that the burners are on. This reduces the risk of accidentally leaving a burner on, ensuring a safer cooking environment.
The range is equipped with a convection oven that ensures even cooking and baking, thanks to its powerful fan that circulates hot air throughout the oven cavity. This feature guarantees that dishes are cooked to perfection every time, eliminating the guesswork often associated with baking and roasting. Additionally, the range includes six high-output sealed burners, each offering professional-grade BTU cooking performance. These burners allow for precise control over heat levels, from a gentle simmer to a powerful boil, making it versatile enough to handle a wide variety of cooking techniques and recipes.
The Magic Chef 36 in. Gas Range features a spacious 6.0 cu. ft. capacity oven, which can accommodate multiple dishes simultaneously, making it perfect for large family meals and entertaining guests. The oven comes with adjustable racks and a telescoping rack, providing easy accessibility and flexibility in arranging dishes of various sizes.
What we say:
The Magic Chef 36 in. Pro Style Freestanding Gas Range has so many features we liked, it was hard to choose just a few. From the triple-layered glass window to its continuous cast iron grates, the range looks like it belongs in a commercial kitchen. We also liked the control knobs, which light up red when in use. The convection oven features a full 6.0 cu. ft. of capacity and includes adjustable racks—including a telescoping rack. The combination of design, performance, and safety makes it an exceptional choice for both home chefs and professionals.
Price: $2499
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WINNER – Bath
Bemis Manufacturing Haven 500 Bidet Seat
What they said:
The Haven 500 bidet seat offers an array of features designed to enhance comfort and hygiene, including a dual-nozzle system for thorough cleansing and adjustable water pressure settings. It provides convenience and ease of operation with an intuitive comfort control knob to control its wash functions. A highlight of the Haven 500 is its battery-powered night light feature. No electrical outlet is required, which allows for quick and simple installation.
What we say:
Bidets have been growing in popularity, and the Haven 500 Bidet Seat features a dual-nozzle system with adjustable water pressure settings to suit individual preferences. An intuitive comfort control knob makes it easy to operate, and a battery-powered night light eliminates the need for an electrical outlet, so installation is quick and straightforward. This combination of practicality and convenience makes the Haven 500 an excellent choice for any bathroom.
Price: $159
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WINNER – Cleaning
Hoover ONEPWR SmartWash
What they said:
Introducing the World’s First Cordless Carpet Cleaner, the ONEPWR SmartWash. Thanks to Hoover’s expertise in battery and motor technology we’ve not only created a new category in cordless cleaning, but we have also changed the game by making one of the most user-friendly carpet cleaners on the market today. Thanks to the ONEPWR battery, the ONEPWR SmartWash is perfect for grab-and-go cleaning when life happens and messes arise.
ONEPWR SmartWash features our triggerless design, automatically dispensing water and solution as you push forward and extracting as you pull back, making cleaning a breeze. Use Dry Only Mode for fast drying so you can get back to your carpets quicker. Spot Boost Mode allows you to soak and extract deep set-in stains without having to get down on your hands and knees to scrub. Our integrated LED screen and fingertip controls allow you to toggle from mode to mode while monitoring what your machine is doing while it’s doing it. We’ve even made it possible for you to customize your cleaning, giving you two different brush roll options for deep and gentle cleaning.
What we say:
The cordless Hoover ONEPWR SmartWash Cordless Carpet Cleaner uses an innovative triggerless design. It automatically dispenses water and solution when you push forward and extracts dirt and water when you pull backward. It truly simplifies a typically difficult job. It also includes a Dry Only mode for faster drying and a Spot Boost mode for deep stain removal. An integrated LED screen and customizable brush roll options ensure precise control and adaptability for various cleaning needs.
Price: $480
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Finalist
WINNER – DIY
Daich Coatings Marble Dream Resurfacing Kit
What they said:
Realistic and elegant, do-it-yourself marble countertops, tables and other surfaces are attainable from Daich Coatings with the new Marble Dream® Resurfacing Kit. Marble Dream kits cover 40 square feet of space and come in Pristine White and Cosmos Black colors. With just a few easy steps, anyone can create genuine veined marble finishes and visual appeal on countertops and most existing surfaces. Each finished project has the look of premium marble.
The only “tool” needed to gain a soft, swirling marble surface with the kit is a blow dryer. The easy DIY project relies on heat and air movement to produce one-of-a-kind flowing marble surfaces. “With the air flow from the blow dryer you decide how much of the colors to blend together,” says Daich. “You can also see the strength of the colors as they blend and interact. You help control the level of intensity of the final appearance.”
Those kit users who do not wish to have a soft, swirling effect can choose not to use a blow dryer. They will then get more distinctive veined marble finishes on their surface.
Marble Dream surfaces resist stains, heat and impact. Application is low odor and low VOCs. Sinks, plumbing fixtures and countertops do not need to be removed before applying this product to laminates, concrete, plywood, MDF, stone, pre-coated and solid surfaces. The final Marble Dream surface is kept food safe and intact with a polyurethane clear coat.
What we say:
The Marble Dream Resurfacing Kit from Daich Coatings offers an accessible and cost-effective solution for homeowners. The kit allows users to create their own realistic, elegant marble finishes on countertops and other surfaces. Covering up to 40 square feet, it includes all necessary materials and tools, ensuring a smooth, weekend project. Available in Pristine White and Cosmos Black, the kit enables customizable veining effects using just a blow dryer, delivering the look of premium marble at a fraction of the cost. With low odor and low VOCs, Marble Dream surfaces are also durable, stain-resistant, and food-safe.
Price: $170
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WINNER – Kitchen Products
BLACK + DECKER BPZ123TS vera™ Pizza Oven
What they said:
Put a fresh spin on pizza night™ with the vera™ 12 in. Pizza Oven, and bring crunchy, melty, authentic wood-fired pizza to your backyard. Skip the pizza peel shuffle by easily turning the handle to rotate the pizza stone for an evenly-cooked pizza at just about every angle. The oven heats up to 950°F (500°C) in 15 minutes or less using 2 fire starters and 2 scoops of wood pellets (scoop included) and cooks a 12 in. (30cm) pizza in as little as 60 seconds.
The pizza oven accepts 3 different fuel types (sold separately) so you can choose between wood pellets, wood, or charcoal to enhance your flavor experience. This oven also cooks more than just pizza. Use a cast iron skillet (not included) to grill veggies or steak. You can even cook calzones and bake bread.
What we say:
Black + Decker’s vera 12 in. Pizza Oven gives you an authentic wood-fired pizza experience right in your backyard. The oven stands out with an innovative handle-driven manual rotating pizza stone. It heats up to 950°F in just 15 minutes and can cook a 12-inch pizza in as little as 60 seconds. It also runs off wood, wood pellets, or charcoal—giving you some options. With additional features like a built-in thermometer, easy fuel access, and a glass window for monitoring, this oven really impressed us as a great value.
Price: $300
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WINNER – Lifestyle
Magic Chef MCAP800W Air Purifier
What they said:
Magic Chef is proud to introduce its state-of-the-art Air Purifier, designed to deliver unparalleled air quality in your home or office. Engineered with advanced features and cutting-edge technology, this air purifier ensures a healthier and more comfortable living environment.
The Magic Chef Air Purifier is equipped with dual HEPA filters, providing comprehensive filtration from both sides. This feature, coupled with a washable pre-filter and a powerful DC motor-driven fan, guarantees exceptional performance. The purifier efficiently cleans 1,937 sq ft in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for large living rooms, open spaces, or any sizable area.
Stay informed with the real-time display that monitors air quality and indicates it through ambient bottom lighting. The color-changing air quality indicator provides instant feedback: blue for excellent, green for good, yellow for moderate, and red for poor air quality. The particle sensor detects and categorizes VOCs and air particles, ensuring thorough purification down to 0.3 microns.
Designed for minimal disturbance, the Magic Chef Air Purifier features a night mode that reduces noise levels from 56 dB to a whisper-quiet 21 dB, while shutting off all indicator lights. This ensures a peaceful night’s sleep without compromising air quality. The auto mode allows the unit to adapt to its surroundings, automatically adjusting airflow speeds based on the room’s air quality.
What we say:
The Magic Chef Air Purifier uses dual HEPA filters and a powerful DC motor to efficiently clean up to 1900 square feet in just under 30 minutes. It also features real-time air quality monitoring with an intuitive color-coded indicator. The MCAP800W operates quietly, and a night mode reduces noise further to just 21 dB. The advanced filtration system includes a plasma ionizer which removes odors, bacteria, and VOCs. For purifying the air in large spaces, this seems like a great solution with the right blend of features and performance.
Price: $399
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WINNER – Motorcycles & Mini Bikes
Greenworks 7421602 80V Mini Bike
What they said:
Cruise through farmland, mud, sand, gravel, and more with the Greenworks STEALTH Mini Bike. It is perfect for kids aged 14 and up who crave the spirit of adventure. Equipped with a Brushless 80V 1000-watt motor, this high-performance machine provides 1000-watt rated power, and advanced climbing capabilities provide up to 27 miles of fun on a single charge. Anti-skidding 19-inch fat tires combined with a high-strength front fork suspension and rear shock suspension make it easy to control off-road and terrains.
The dual hydraulic disc brake system enables the mini bike to stop quickly and smoothly, even when riding at high speeds or on wet terrain. Equipped with a multi-functional LED display, 3-mode high-intensity front headlight, and dual Bluetooth speakers, this quiet bolt of excitement provides endless fun. Includes (2) 80V 8.0Ah batteries and dual port rapid charger. Batteries are compatible with 75+ Greenworks 80V products.
What we say:
Fun. That’s the first word that comes to mind with respect to the Greenworks 80V Mini Bike. The company used its existing 80V battery platform to give a new take on the classic mini bike. This one, however, uses no gas and delivers a top speed of 25 MPH with a range of up to 27 miles when using two 80V 8Ah batteries. The included dual-port rapid charger gets those batteries up and running in around 2 hours, giving you lots of opportunities to enjoy this bike at home or on the go.
Price: $1799
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WINNER – Outdoor Living
LaunchPadX HydroSnake Flexible Mister
What they said:
The Project Source HydroSnake Flexible Mister wraps around any space with ease. Its 6-foot tube bends to any shape, while two offset nozzles cast a wide 120-degree mist, cooling the area by up to 20 degrees. Simple to attach to any garden hose, the HydroSnake ensures quick and efficient comfort from the heat.
What we say:
The Project Source HydroSnake Flexible Mister provides a flexible 6-foot tube that easily wraps around various objects and emits a cooling mist. It features two offset nozzles that produce a wide 120-degree mist, colling areas by up to 20 degrees. As Floridians, our judging team felt this was an excellent tool for beating the heat. Simply attach it to any garden hose, and you’re ready to get cool.
Price: $20
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Finalist
WINNER – Pools & Hot Tubs
Beatbot AquaSense Pro
What they said:
With numerous patents and a track record of introducing industry-first innovations, Beatbot’s flagship product, Beatbot AquaSense Pro, stands as the world’s first all-in-one robotic pool cleaner, incorporating many groundbreaking features.
It is exceptionally smart, equipped with smart chips and 20 sensors, and remarkably powerful, featuring 9 motors including a patented brushless main-pump motor that provides 5500 GPH suction power. It is the first cleaning robot capable of cleaning the floor, walls, waterline, surface, and clarifying the water, all in a single product—a feat unmatched by any other brand.
The Beatbot AquaSense Pro introduces industry-first innovations including a Clarifier Dispenser, Smart Return and Surface Parking, Simulated Flight Propulsion Design, and CleverNav™ Advanced Path Planning. This elevates pool cleaning to unmatched precision and thoroughness. The robot can plan the most efficient cleaning paths, eliminating overlaps and ensuring a spotless pool with no missed areas.
What we say:
The Beatbot AquaSense Pro includes 20 sensors and smart chips. Its 9 motors, including a patented brushless main-pump motor, deliver 5500 GPH suction power while a clarifier dispenser lets the vac serve as a dispenser for clarifying solutions. Smart return brings the robot back to a fixed position, and a surface charging unit lets you doc the unit to top off the battery. Having tested and used a lot of robotic pool vacuums, the AquaSense Pro brings some distinctively advanced features and capabilities.
Price: $2,199
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WINNER – Scooters & Karts
Greenworks 7421502 80V Go Kart
What they said:
Cruise through farmland, mud, sand, gravel, and more with the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Go-Kart. It is perfect for kids aged 14 and up who crave the spirit of adventure. Equipped with (2) 80-volt powerful 8.0Ah batteries and dual rear hub motors with 1500-watt rated power, experience up to 24 miles of fun.
Featuring a two-passenger adjustable bench seat with a 4-point safety harness and padded steel roll cage to hold up to 276 lbs. Simple push-button start along with forward and reverse options will get you going quickly. Rock out with integrated Bluetooth speakers for music on the go! All-terrain 16-inch wheels conquer rugged terrain – from sand and rocks to mud and grass. Includes (2) 80V 8.0Ah batteries and dual port rapid charger, which power 75+ Greenworks 80V products.
What we say:
Sorry, grownups, this one’s for the kids. Part of Greenworks’ expansion into household and recreational products includes an 80V 2-seat go-kart, and this one’s no joke. Hitting speeds of 25 MPH with a full off-road design, anyone aged 14+ should love driving this kart offroad or around the neighborhood. Full suspension helps smooth out the ride, and dual integrated Bluetooth speakers let you rock the tunes while driving. Running on 100% battery power, there’s enough capacity for driving up to 24 miles. Who needs a screen to be entertained when you have one of these around?
Price: $2,509
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WINNER – Upright & Stick Vacuums
Magic Chef MCVPRO-MCVTOWER Cordless Stick Vacuum and Charging Tower
What they said:
Magic Chef is proud to introduce its new Cordless Stick Vacuum with Charging and Self-Emptying Tower, designed to redefine convenience and efficiency in home cleaning. This innovative product seamlessly combines modern design with powerful cleaning capabilities, making it an essential addition to any home or office.
The Magic Chef Cordless Stick Vacuum stands out in the industry with its self-emptying station, eliminating the hassle of manually emptying the vacuum. This feature, combined with its cordless design, offers unparalleled ease of use and efficiency. The touch control tower, equipped with LED lights, provides a sleek, user-friendly interface, enhancing the overall cleaning experience.
One of the key innovations of this product is its flexible tube connector, which allows for easy maneuverability and operation. Whether you’re cleaning under furniture, around corners, or in tight spaces, this vacuum adapts to your needs, ensuring no area is left untouched. The telescopic wand further enhances accessibility, allowing users to reach high and low areas effortlessly.
The Magic Chef Cordless Stick Vacuum comes with an assorted brush set, catering to various cleaning requirements. From carpets to hard floors and upholstery, this vacuum is equipped to handle all types of surfaces. The included storage bag keeps all additional cleaning tools organized and within reach, adding to the product’s convenience.
Operating at a sound level of just 70 dB, this vacuum ensures a quiet yet powerful cleaning performance. Its HEPA Filter with a 5-stage filtration system captures even the finest dust particles, promoting a cleaner and healthier living environment. This level of filtration is especially beneficial for households with allergies, as it effectively traps allergens and prevents them from recirculating in the air.
What we say:
One of the greatest advances in robotic vacuums was the invention of a charging base that auto-emptied the small onboard canister. Now, the Magic Chef Cordless Stick Vacuum with Charging and Self-Emptying Tower does the same for a cordless stick vac. It eliminates the need for constant manual emptying and extends the amount of time you can use the vacuum before having to empty the canister or, in this case, a bag. Beyond that, Magic Chef also includes a flexible tube connector and telescopic wand to let you clean hard-to-reach areas. In our opinion, all cordless upright vacuums should consider adding this feature.
Price: $399.99
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Finalist