Tools designed for a woman's touch.

• Position: Latitude Tools line for women - WHAT'S NEW?

It's no longer a man's world when it comes to tools. Women do plenty of odd jobs around the house and they don't need industrial-strength paraphernalia to hang a picture, spackle a hole, or tighten the legs on the dining room table. What they do need are smartly-designed tools crafted to fit a woman's physiology.

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The Faucet Queens, Vernon Hills, Ill., acknowledge that women are built differently from men, and their line of Latitude Tools was specifically engineered around the unique build, strength, and size of women. In addition to the better er13-ounce Hammer & Mallet gonomics, the tools have been modified to allow greater function and performance at an affordable price. For example, Hammering Head 5-in-1 Screwdriver ($9.49), not only has two reversible bits to offer four screwdriver options, but also is a dual use hammer, with surfaces on the sides and end that are perfect for hammering small jobs.

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The 13-ounce Hammer & Mallet ($17.49) is more than just a regular hammer with claw--it stores a rubber-head cap in its handle to convert the tool to a mallet quickly. It also features inch and centimeter markings on the handle for quick measurements and a secondary grip for more precise hammering.

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To hang a picture or shelf, the 12" Torpedo Level ($15.49) can't be beat. The four sliding keyhole locators make mounting items with built-in brackets a breeze--simply slide to the correct width, place level on wall where item will be mounted, and mark hole locations with a pencil. The level extends to 16" for standard stud locating between the outer keyholes and 10" between the inner ones, and also features three 360-degree vials to indicate plumb, level, and 45 degrees.

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Anyone who's ever tried to change the batteries in children's toys will appreciate the 8-in-1 Precision Screwdriver ($9.99). Perfect for small items, the set includes four reversible bits (slotted and Phillips) for eight size options. For convenience, the bits store in the handle and the finger grip is padded for comfort.

A sturdy Utility Knife ($8.49) with a retractable blade is a...