Paintbrush Carrier
Another variation of a paint caddy that saves time and increases efficiency.
When I paint trimwork, I hate to waste time climbing up and down the ladder to get the right brush. I could leave my various brushes in my paint bucket, but they would soon become a dripping mess.
My solution is to cut the top off a one-gallon plastic antifreeze jug with flat sides. I then cut two slits in one of the sides and thread a nylon belt through them, as shown in the drawing. I slide the loose belt ends through the loops of my painter’s pants, creating a paintbrush carrier that rides easily on my hip. I now have several brushes close at hand. The carrier cleans up easily with water or paint thinner.
Mike Ellis, Seattle, WA
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very good. I use a bucket, with a screen, and roller to apply the product, brush it out to get the right look, and put the brushes in behind the screen with the roller. I cut somewhat smaller holes at the top of whatever jug I have to fit a caulking gun, plastic grocery bag for damp rags , leave the handle and loop the tool belt through it, or hang it off my "big lug" hook if I don't need a drill.