If you spend any time on an extension ladder, pretty soon your shins and thighs will start to ache where they lean against the rungs above your feet. I solved this problem with a couple of pieces of 1-in. foam pipe insulation. The natural clamping action of the insulation keeps the pieces in place while allowing me to move them from rung to rung as needed.
Jim Dimitrious, Beluidere, IL
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Reliable Crimp Connectors
These reliable, high-quality connectors from Wirefy work on 10-22-gauge wire have heat-shrink insulation to keep out water and road salt.
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
Handy Heat Gun
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
