Top 10 Products We Can’t Stop Thinking About (A Gift Guide for Pros & Homeowners)
The holidays are just around the corner, and whether you’re a seasoned contractor, a weekend warrior or just someone who loves a good drainage solution, we’ve rounded up our Top 10 favorite products from our Drainage Solutions Inc. inventory that we think deserve a spot on your wish list — or job site. These are the tools and products our team swears by for their durability, performance and just plain usefulness.
Let’s dig in.
Gifts That Work Hard From Job Site to Backyard
REED CPBDK Bevel Boss™ Cordless Plastic Pipe Beveler (DeWalt)
What It Does: This cordless powerhouse easily and cleanly bevels and deburrs plastic pipe ends, making joining and installation smoother. It’s lightweight and uses battery power making it a safe and reliable choice.
Why We Love It: Saves time on every cut, reduces hand fatigue and delivers professional-quality results.
Perfect for: Plumbing and irrigation professionals, or homeowners investing in serious backyard upgrades.
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REED Tools Pump Stick™
What It Does: This cordless, portable transfer pump is designed to move water from hard-to-reach areas like valve boxes, meter pits and trenches.
Why We Love It: Lightweight, versatile and battery-powered tool is a lifesaver when water is where it shouldn’t be. Did we mention it moves water fast? 15 gallons per minute fast!
Perfect for: Drainage professionals, utility crews, plumbers and homeowners, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts – anyone who needs a reliable way to move water where it doesn’t belong.
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Keson Metal Professional Measuring Wheel
What It Does: Measures long distances with accuracy and ease, whether across pavement, grass or uneven ground. This wheel features outstanding counters and great balance, it’s lightweight and easy to maneuver yet durable enough to stand up to the harshest field conditions.
Why We Love It: Built tough with metal construction and a sturdy counter — this is the wheel you’ll still be using years from now.
Perfect for: Surveyors, contractors, municipal professionals or homeowners planning big projects like fences, patios or landscaping.
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Keson Bold Chalk Line Reel
What It Does: Snaps strong, crisp lines that stay visible for framing, concrete and layout work.
Why We Love It: A durable reel with bold performance – perfect for marking out long runs quickly and accurately.
Perfect for: Contractors, landscapers, site prep crews and homeowners tackling outdoor projects who need clean, accurate layout lines.
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Stegmeier Paver Drain
What It Does: A sleek drainage solution that installs easily between pavers on patios, pool decks and walkways. The drain accommodates both full-thickness paver bricks and popular thinner tile-shaped pavers.
Why We Love It: Available in 4 colors, and easy to install, with no trenching required. It effectively collects water, protecting surfaces from damage without distracting from the finished look of the hardscape.
Perfect for: Contractors, pool builders, landscape and hardscape professionals and homeowners who want function without compromising style.
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HIDE Concrete Cover Lid
What It Does: Conceals access points like skimmers or drains by blending seamlessly with concrete finishes.
Why We Love It: Transforms a necessary but often unattractive feature into an invisible element, keeping backyard designs clean and consistent. It blocks debris from entering the pump and filtration system while adding safety that protects both people and pets from the skimmer box.
Perfect for: Homeowners who want polished finishes and installers who offer premium outdoor upgrades.
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NDS Tufftrack® Grassroad Pavers
What It Does: Reinforces turf areas for vehicles and foot traffic while maintaining a grassy, natural look. Prevents soil compaction to promote healthy root growth.
Why We Love It: Eco-friendly and heavy-duty, this paving system creates strong surfaces that won’t rut or compact, offering an aesthetically pleasing alternative to concrete or asphalt pavement.
Perfect for: Municipal crews, landscapers and property owners who prefer grass parking, fire lanes and overflow areas. Or anyone looking to enhance curb appeal without compromising strength and function.
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NDS Four-Hole Catch Basin Kit With Gray Grate
What It Does: A complete catch basin kit that effectively collects water and directs it into connected drainage systems, preventing pooling and erosion while reducing debris from entering the system.
Why We Love It: Easy to install, all-in-one solutions that simplifies drainage work without sacrificing quality.
Perfect for: Homeowners looking for reliable drainage fixes and contractors who need efficient, ready-to-go systems.
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Iron Age Designs Cast Iron Sun Drain Grate
What It Does: A decorative cast Iron grate featuring a radiant sun design that replaces standard drain covers while efficiently moving water away from patios, walkways and other hardscape areas.
Why We Love It: Built tough for heavy use yet stylish enough to elevate any outdoor space. This unique design reflects luxury style while preventing water pooling and blocking debris from entering the drainage system.
Perfect for: Homeowners looking for reliable drainage fixes and contractors who need efficient, ready-to-go systems.
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Iron Age Designs Raw Cast Iron Dura Slope Argo Grate
What It Does: A cast iron trench grate with a modern, geometric agricultural-inspired design. The raw cast iron starts out grey, and the color deepens over time until it reaches its final rich dark brown patina. Combines strength and design directing water away from hardscape surfaces and walkways.
Why We Love It: Combines strength and durability with an eye-catching design that transforms simple drainage into a high-end feature.
Perfect for: Hardscape architects, builders, contractors, municipal planners and homeowners who believe details make the difference.
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This holiday season (or any season), give the gift of tools and products that deliver real value, save time, protect property and look good doing it. Whether it’s the rugged Bevel Boss™, the versatile Pump Stick™ or the design-forward Iron Age grates, you’ll find them all at DrainageProducts.us.