Why we like it: Sometimes it's the simple things in life that make it all worth it. This is a tool that no toolbelt should be without. The 5-in-1 painter's tool from Hyde is a scraper, applicator, putty spreader and putty remover. Its sharp point helps open cracks for patching and the half-round cutout remove paint from rollers. We've tried copycats but none compare to Hyde - really! Given the sharp blade, we found many additional uses for it, such as scraping away rough patches of wood for smooth, finished surface. Plus, this one comes with a lifetime guarantee. Now, where's the risk in that?

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