Rubbermaid Innovation for the Garage or Garden: Five-Minute Cleanup With Deluxe Tool Tower FAIRLAWN, Ohio, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubbermaid this year introduced a five-minute garage organizer with its new Deluxe Tool Tower, a durable tool stand that provides space-saving storage for all kinds of implements. It accommodates 39 tools, with simple snap-together assembly, and it even has free-wheeling casters so it's easy to trolley items to your worksite. What makes Rubbermaid's five-minute solution so compelling for so many is the fact that American women this year cited getting organized as a bigger priority than losing weight to improve their lives. Rubbermaid calls it "The Clutter Crisis." Families overwhelmed by accumulation of stuff don't know where to begin to get it all in order. Rubbermaid's consumer research has found that an "overwhelmed" feeling is the most formidable barrier to getting organized. As one of the company's consumer panelists puts it, "You look at the mess and even though you know you have two choices -- ignore it or deal with it -- it has a paralyzing effect. It's daunting just to think about where to start." Organization experts at Rubbermaid say simplicity is the key. Breaking the job down into smaller, simpler tasks performed over time is more manageable than trying to do everything at once. For the garage, that means dividing into smaller sections and tasks by category, such as corralling gardening tools in one area, sports gear into another, automotive supplies in yet another, then grouping everything together by season. If it seems like the rakes, brooms and shovels you own are multiplying, this is the quickest way to get a handle on them. The Deluxe Tool Tower creates modular storage that will make an immediate difference in garages and garden sheds. The unit has plenty of space to stand long-handled implements, plus built-in hooks to hang hand tools. A few minutes to assemble are all you need to contain a variety of items. And, because it's free-standing storage on wheels, the tower conveniently goes with you to keep tools standing by wherever you're working. Once you've divided and conquered the mess with the help of a Deluxe Tool Tower (or two), the company recommends finishing the space off with vertical wall storage for other items, such as Rubbermaid's FastTrack System, comprised of wall-mounted steel rails and a variety of snap-on hooks, baskets, shelves and accessories to get bikes, ladders, scooters and other implements off the floor. The company also suggests using lockable cabinets to safely store household chemicals, or placement high atop shelving units also available from Rubbermaid. All of these ideas require few or no tools at all to put them to work. With sleek steel-tone colors and rust-fighting finishes, they're built to look good and last a long time. The Deluxe Tool Tower from Rubbermaid is available at The Home Depot stores nationwide for about $25, and makes a great gift. About Rubbermaid: Rubbermaid Home Products is a leading designer and manufacturer of durable, innovative household organization and utility products, and is among the most trusted, consumer-loyal brands in America. Part of the Newell Rubbermaid family, Rubbermaid markets a full line of superior-quality products for home, closet and garage organization; kitchen, bath and outdoor storage; as well as seasonal and hardware products in a variety of materials. For more information, please visit Rubbermaid's web site at http://www.rubbermaid.com/. DATASOURCE: Rubbermaid CONTACT: Lorrie Paul Crum of Rubbermaid Home Products, +1-330-869-7409, or mobile, +1-330-819-0951 Web site: http://www.rubbermaid.com/

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