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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Jan 09, 2000 07:59pm | #1

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   That's a good idea! I'm gonna put a few in my truck with some rubber bands. Thanks Jim (nice name too)

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   SamD_ | Jan 10, 2000 07:10pm | #2

   *Those babies work on the inside too for keeping your feet dry (if ya' have leaky boots). They do tend to sweat a bit though. Old dirt bikin' trick.... While I'm thinkin' of it, a 12 month folder (for bills, go to an office supply) works pretty well for organizing sandpaper (right size). Just slip the paper in and you're "organized". S.

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   Larry_"The_Home_Hack" | Jan 11, 2000 07:10pm | #3

   *I have an old bent, beat-up butter knife I use to smooth out caulk, RTV, and silicone sealers. The curve on the end leaves a nice smooth bead and it also helps "Pack" the material into the void.

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   Duncan_Mahoney | Jan 12, 2000 08:52am | #4

   *A really sharp fillet knife is great for cutting foam rubber and a sharp machete, aside from brush clearing duties, works pretty good for cutting fiberglass insulation.

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   jim_at_great_white | Jan 12, 2000 09:26am | #5

   *hey everyone meet my brother larry "the home hack" let's give him a big welcome to the board.jimp.s. a clear plastic spoon works really good for a caulking tool as well.

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   Larry_"The_Home_Hack" | Jan 12, 2000 06:51pm | #6

   *Thanks Jim, I also use a paint pen to mark drill bits when depth of the hole is a concern. One dot where you want to stop makes a nice line.

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Jan 12, 2000 08:30pm | #7

   *Welcome aboard Larry. Are you guys really brothers? I have always envied guys who share a profession with their siblings.

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   jim_at_great_white | Jan 13, 2000 10:03am | #8

   *Larry I'll own up to being brothers if you will.yes,jim, we really are brothers.used to be partners with another brother of mine.lasted about 4 1/2 years. now he's selling doors and windows at the Home Depot.btw how are you getting to pete's this summer, driving the van or taking a plane?jim

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   Larry_"The_Home_Hack" | Jan 13, 2000 06:59pm | #9

   *Yes, Jim at great white and I are brothers. But, I'm strictly an amateur. Hope that's ok with everyone. Larry

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Jan 13, 2000 07:31pm | #10

   *I plan on flyin'. I'd really like to take the time to drive, driving around this great land has proven to be one of my most memorable and educational life experiences, but I have a hard time driving long distances anymore and flyin' is so danged cheap. What are you gonna do? Hey, I don't mean any offense, but do you know what a beautiful building that new airport in Denver is? I flew around the country quite a bit over the past 5 or 6 years, and when I first saw that airport, I was glad for the layover, just so I could walk around marvelling at that place. Very cool building.and seriously, I think that's great that you guys have a profession to share like that.

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   jim_at_great_white | Jan 15, 2000 05:49pm | #11

   *jim I unfortunately will not be in attendance,as I am still trying to build a reliable crew. I am getting very close I think 9knock on wood).Another tool from home, if you can call a bucket a tool,is the little bucket from a margarita mix momma uses,it is a great size for storing foundation nuts and washers. larry, of course it's OK if you are an amateur.BTW how's the playhouse coming along.jim

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   larry_the_home_hack | Jan 15, 2000 08:39pm | #12

   *Thanks Jim,It's been said before, but you just gotta love those Skippy P.B. jars. Or any clear plastic jar big enough to hold a quart of paint, 2-3# of screws etc. The play house is moving along, I hope to have the grand openning this weekend or next.

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   Martagon_ | Jan 17, 2000 09:35am | #13

   *How about a heading for tools that find other functions? ....For instance, as I was cleaning out the guinea pig pen today,I found that three inch thing that you use for applying mud was just perfect for scraping the bottom. Gosh, should I have washed the guinea pig poop off??? However i would NEVER open a paint can with a screwdriver, as my husband has been known to do!

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   jim_at_great_white | Jan 17, 2000 09:35am | #14

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   the other day just as i finished lacing up my earth covered work boots i realized I needed to go back inside the house.Momma was still sleeping as were the girls so hollerin' for my pager was oout of the question.

   looked around the garage and there were some of those plastic grocery bags hangin' ao the wall.Eureka ! tied them on over my boots,no mud in the house,and I got to keep my boots on.

   jim