A level is a pretty simple tool, so innovating it is a bit tricky, but that’s just what Empire has done with their UltraView LED Torpedo Level. For starters, it has a ruler and pipe groove, which is compatible with any straight edge to extend the working surface for measuring and scribing. Tiny LEDs surround the vial, lighting it up in the darkest spots. And, because you have better things to think about, the automatic shut-off saves battery life by turning off LEDs after three minutes.

It is available at The Home Depot.

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Jodi Marks

Best New Products Host

Jodi Marks is a construction expert and television personality who’s always on the lookout for ways to make a job easier as she hosts “Best New Products” for Today’s Homeowner. After obtaining a degree in psychology, she joined her father's construction company as a project manager. Jodi's career in television began when she was selected to co-host the series Fix It Up! on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). She went on to host several other shows on HGTV, Turner South, and TBS, and co-created The Tile Doctor series with Paul Wilson. Jodi also earned her general contractor's and real estate licenses in Georgia and has been renovating and flipping houses.

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