Make Finding Tools a Bit Easier

By paulgrow
November 7, 2011

Use brightly colored electrician's tape or paint on the handles of your favorite garden tools. It makes finding them much easier when you lay them down in the garden.

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Nov 6, 2011 6:26 PM CST
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Name: Charleen
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That is a wonderful idea.
Thank you....
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Nov 6, 2011 7:14 PM CST
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Well! I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Hilarious!
Great idea Paul. Thanks. One can of fluorescent spray paint goes on the shopping list. Thumbs up
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Nov 6, 2011 7:35 PM CST
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That is a good idea! I think I've accidentally tossed some tools into or onto garbage bags when collecting clippings etc. That or buried them Rolling on the floor laughing
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Nov 6, 2011 7:36 PM CST

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Why didn't I think of that? I even thought the other day: thank goodness those pruners are orange and I can see them in the dirt. Nothing wrong with making the ones orange that aren't! Great idea!! Thumbs up
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Nov 6, 2011 10:31 PM CST
Name: Lynn
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Glowing spray paint is going on my shopping list also. Great tip Paul. I think I will get the very bright orange paint, can't miss that color. No more hunting for my tools that I laid down for just a minute. Glare
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Nov 6, 2011 10:37 PM CST
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Nov 6, 2011 11:27 PM CST
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Paul, this tip deserves a gold star!!!

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Nov 7, 2011 7:59 AM CST
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I was working outdoors a couple days ago and was reminding myself to remember where I laid stuff down so I could find it (or not forget it outdoors) again. Great tip!
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Nov 7, 2011 8:46 AM CST
Name: Lynn
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I do the same thing Maridell, then I spend precious time trying to find where I laid them down. Sad
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Nov 7, 2011 9:41 AM CST
Name: Maridell
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Or step on them....done that a few times...
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Nov 7, 2011 9:44 AM CST
Name: Lynn
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I can laugh, because I've done that. Sad
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Nov 7, 2011 12:07 PM CST
Name: Linda
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With a rake or a shovel? Either one, it HURTS! Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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Nov 7, 2011 12:40 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
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Or trip over them.
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Nov 7, 2011 2:43 PM CST
Name: Renée
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I started using electrical tape last year because the flourescent paint comes off too fast. We have 25 acres, and just this summer I found a shovel I leaned against a tree two years ago. It was still leaning there! Rolling on the floor laughing
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Nov 7, 2011 2:46 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
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I've never had electrical tape that stuck worth spit. I must buy the wrong brand. Shrug!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Nov 7, 2011 2:52 PM CST
Name: Renée
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Mine is bright yellow and I got it at Walmart.
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Nov 7, 2011 3:16 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
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Then to Wal Mart I will go.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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