To get more bass and a fuller sound from my small Bluetooth speaker, I simply put it inside a 5-gal. plastic bucket. With the speaker facing outward, I can tilt the bucket on a piece of scrap wood and have the sound directed toward where I am working.
Rob Friedrich, Lomita, CA
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Affordable IR Camera
This camera is super useful for tracking down air leaks in buildings. The one-hand pistol grip arrangement frees your other hand for steadying yourself while maneuvering tricky job sites.
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.
