NEW PRODUCTS

Who knew that you could heat your home and help make the air better to breathe, all while saving money?

That’s the aim of the ECO-heater, an electric wall panel heater designed to reduce the circulation of indoor pollutants, while keeping energy costs down and eliminating the drying effect associated with central heating and cooling systems.

The wall-mounted heater measures 231/4-by-231/4-by 3/8 inches, can be installed on any wall and plugged into a standard wall outlet. It employs the principles of convection, eliminating fans, dry air and dangerous fumes, leaving only clean, radiant warmth at the flip of a switch.

Operating on 400 watts and using less than 4 cents of electricity per hour on average, the heater is environmentally friendly and reduces overall heating costs by allowing thermostats to be set at a lower temperature.

“The ECO-heater is perfect for every room of the house. It maintains background heat throughout the winter months when our lives turn indoors and clean air is most critical to our health. Absolutely no toxins, odors or pollutants are generated from our sleek panel design, just comforting, low-cost warmth that takes the edge off the chill and the heating bill,” said Chuck Henkel, president of ECO-heater Inc.

Created to be left on for long periods of time, the heater has a low surface temperature, reducing the risks of fire or contact burns.

It is aesthetically versatile as well, with a PVA super silk coating that can be cleaned with a damp cloth and painted with standard latex paint to match any décor.

For more information, visit www.eco-heater.com.

Frame makes sharing photos a breeze

In just seconds you can display and organize your favorite photographs, thanks to Weston Gallery’s new 5 Second Slide & Store.

The new frame takes the hassle out of correctly matting a photo, putting a photo in the frame and hanging the completed piece on the wall.

“For the last two and a half years we’ve performed extensive consumer and market research and product development to understand and address the major issues in framing such as matting, storage and hanging,” said David Ferreira, general manager of Weston Gallery. “With the 5 Second Slide & Store, we’ve developed a product that ensures no one will have to deal with these framing frustrations ever again.”

The simplified photo system is due to features such as a photo display pocket, which lets you slide photos in and out without removing the back, and place them perfectly within built-in matting; photo storage pocket, which lets you store as many as 12 additional photos allowing for quick updates and easy organization; hideaway easel, a low-profile easel that allows the frame to hang completely flat on the wall or display photos horizontally or vertically; and Tru-Hanger, a self-leveling hanging system, complete with nail.

The frame is available for single 4-by-6-inch to 11-by-14-inch photos, as well as multiple photos in a single frame. A variety of finishes and styles — from sleek modern frames to ornate traditional frames –is offered.

The frames are available at a variety of retailers including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Target and JoAnns.

In addition to making it easy to display photos, the company offers guidance and templates for creating gallery displays.

Weston Gallery, developer of the 5 Second Slide & Store, has been a leading frame supplier to the retail industry for nearly 20 years.

For additional information, visit www5second.com.