SIMPLE GAS DETECTOR

I recently rearranged my laundry room and in the process needed to disconnect the gas line to my dryer. I didn’t think twice about it—I’ve done this sort of thing a million times. But later, when I was shopping, I saw this HOME-FLEX electronic gas leak detector. I decided to buy it to check my work. Sure enough, the connection to the dryer wasn’t up to snuff. The detector picked up a leak and let me know it was significant with a series of beeps and an orange indicator light. I redid the connection and checked it again—good to go! Available at The Home Depot for $25, the detector was worth every cent. MIKE BERNER,

ASSOCIATE EDITOR