Tip #4,687 Use a piece of ruined garden hose to protect handsaw blades. Cut a length of the hose and split down the side so you can slip it over the blade. Home & Garden tools + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,694 Make a funnel by cutting a plastic soda bottle in half. Home & Garden kitchen + tools + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,070 Store safety glasses in an old sock. Just tack a sock to the wall of your workshop and slip in the glasses. They'll remain scratch-free and dust-free until needed. Home & Garden hobbies + tools + clever + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,592 Keep garden tools from rusting by cleaning and drying thoroughly after use, then applying cooking oil. Home & Garden garden + tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,984 For easy storage in a garage or tool shed, nail jar lids to the bottom of a work table so you can fill the jars and screw them to the lids under the table. Home & Garden storage + tools + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,434 Use magnets to organize frequently used tools. Just attach a long bar of metal within easy reach to the wall and apply magnets to your favorite tools. Home & Garden tools + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,358 A good set of kitchen knives are essential to proper food preparation and safety. Sharpen or replace dull knives and learn to use the right blade for the job. Food & Drink meal preparation + kitchen + tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,659 Help prevent your tools from rusting by putting some chalk in your toolbox to absorb humidity. Home & Garden tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,013 Invest in an engraving tool to put your name on tools or other valuables to increase the likelihood of having them returned if lost or stolen. Home & Garden tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,061 To sharpen scissors, fold up a piece of aluminum foil three times, then cut through it several times with the scissors. Home & Garden tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,856 If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use an empty wine bottle to flatten meat. Grasp around the top portion of the bottle and pound meat with the flat bottom of the bottle. Food & Drink kitchen + tools + meat + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,139 Drill a hole to a certain depth by marking the drill bit with a piece of masking tape and leaving a bit of tape sticking out. It will sweep the sawdust away when you need to stop drilling. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,686 Keep tools shiny and new by placing a few mothballs in the toolbox. They will prevent the tools from rusting. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,690 Keep a ladder from sinking into mud by placing each leg into an empty paint bucket. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,754 Always drain gas from your mower and power tools when they won't be used for an extended period of time to avoid clogged gas lines. Home & Garden tools + yard + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,510 Instead of purchasing a pizza stone, use an inexpensive unglazed 12 inch terra cotta tile found in most hardware stores. Food & Drink tools + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,969 When painting around trim, use a good quality angled brush and you won't need to tape off the area. Home & Garden tools + painting + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,985 Use the right tool for the job. Not using the exact size socket, wrench or screwdriver can damage your hardware, making it very difficult to fix later. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,972 Keep a magnet handy when working on outdoor projects involving small metal hardware. The magnet can be used to locate any pieces dropped in the grass. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,076 If wanting to drill a number of holes to the same depth, put a strip of duct tape around your drill bit at the depth you desire as a visual aid. Home & Garden home improvement + tools + diy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send