Home Sweet Home Magazine - November22

Don’t Be Afraid to Use Your Imagination!

This same hack can be used for numerous items you no longer use. For example, you could upcycle an old tennis racket to function as a holding area for small tools you frequently use:

▶ First, consider the best

placement of the tennis racket so you can easily reach and retrieve items while working, then discreetly slide it beneath your work table or bench when not in use. ▶ Drill a hole in the handle and secure it beneath your work table with a screw. ▶ Use the racquet as a receptacle

▶ Use a drill to place one-inch holes along the length of the PVC pipe in four-inch increments. ▶ Cut slits into the foam noodle, spacing the openings four inches apart. ▶ Place the pool noodle flush against the garage wall so that a minimum of two slits rest over studs. ▶ Pull the foam on either side of each slit to widen the opening and insert a fender washer. Use two-inch screws to attach the foam noodle securely to the wall. ▶ The upper section of your fishing rods will fit snugly into the slits in the foam noodle. ▶ Use screws to attach the PVC pipe to the wall below the foam noodle at a height that allows your fishing rod handles to be cradled comfortably in the holes you made in the PVC pipe.

which type of sandpaper you need at a glance. If you don’t have one, keep your eyes open for one at a thrift or consignment store. New racks are also available for purchase online and at department and office supply stores. 5. DIY Fishing Rod Organizer Are you an avid angler who is sick of having to untangle your fishing rods before every big fishing trip? This inexpensive and easy-to-construct DIY fishing rod organizer will keep your equipment in ship shape, so you’re always ready for your next adventure. Only two materials are required for this easy project, a foam swimming pool noodle and a length of PVC pipe three inches in diameter.

for commonly used little items such as measuring tape, pencils, etc.

4. Convert an Old Acrylic Magazine Rack into a Sandpaper Storage Station Have an old vertical hanging magazine rack? Convert it into a handy storage area for your sandpaper! These racks are generally made of brown or clear acrylic and have four vertical pockets that allow you to sort your sandpaper by size and grade. If you have a clear rack, you can easily see

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