Purgula

Innovation for Homeowners

March 9, 2025

Hi Reader,

If you missed the recent Design & Construction Week (DCW) event held in Las Vegas, fear not! We’ve curated a short list of our favorite innovative products from this year’s combined IBS and KBIS tradeshows.

The “fear of missing out” pertains to attendees, as well, since there is simply too many interesting exhibitors and products, across too expansive of a convention center, with never sufficient time to explore it all thoroughly.

Trust us, everyone leaves DCW feeling like they missed out on something – we just aren’t sure what exactly!

When exploring the showroom and arranging meetings, we are especially seeking products that can play important roles in emerging residential trends — be they inventions that can enhance existing products; or products that can revolutionize how a home is designed or used; or assistive technology products that empower homeowners, especially the elderly living on their own, independently.

To give you an idea of the types of products that excite us, here are three examples that fit into our “worthy” categories:

• Lilypad Dehumidifying Paint: designed to be included in third-party paint products.
  Macro Trend: Home Wellness
• Little Ladder Jumbo Step Ladder: super safe, and easy to use step ladders ideal for aging-in-place households.
  Macro Trends: Home Safety & Aging-In-Place
• Clopay Vertistack Avante Garage Door System: The IBS 2025 Best in Show product that opens up invaluable ceiling space within garages for new uses and functionality.
  Macro Trend: Transformable Design

PS: Our previous newsletter can be found here and our archive here.

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The Sustainable Next-Gen Generator

by JackeryStaging

The Jackery Portable Power Station offers several key benefits that homeowners and outdoor adventurers love:

• Reliable Power Supply
• Portability and Convenience
• Eco-Friendly Energy
• Multiple Charging Options
• Quiet Operation
• User-Friendly Design

Click the link below to learn why the Jackery Portable Power Station is a versatile and practical choice for homeowners looking to enhance their emergency preparedness and energy resiliency.
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That's it for this week's newsletter. We hope you enjoy our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to become a resourceful and fulfilled homeowner. Stay tuned for more updates, and reach out to us if you have any questions or suggestions for future content topics!
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Keep learning and innovating!
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Robert & Rukmani

Co-Founders of ​Purgula​

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