Easy Clean Up Garden Tool HolderI got this magnetic bar as a free gift with purchase. I had it for a while when I thought that I would make a outdoor/indoor garden tool holder. This so simple! I just screwed it to a leftover piece of plywood (that was pre decorated). You can also screw the piece into place without the wood piece. This magnetic strip came with screws, making the project less in money and the garden tool clean up is great and strong 3 years later and garden clutter FREE.
Cordless Trimmer TipIf you've thought about getting a cordless trimmer but have hesitated because of the cost or because you already have a gas powered trimmer, read on and make the plunge. You'll never go back.
Hose to Protect Shoes When ShovelingWhen digging with a shovel you can damage the sole of your shoe, especially plastic boots.
Fixing Engine Stall on Homelite "Mighty...After a couple years of reliable use, my Homelite Mighty Lite gas powered trimmer began to have trouble running when I turned the choke off after starting it.
Garden Glove BagDH has been working on a shed for our back yard. He is making it from repurposed fence lumber. I was watching him work today since I'm not allowed to play with his power toys.
Repurposing Water Cooler BottlesI heard this from a member of my garden club. When the large refill bottles that are used in water machines crack, they are no longer of use to hold water. My friend goes to the water store and asks them for their damaged bottles which they give to him for free.
Store Garden Tools In Garbage CanRakes, hoes, shovels and other long-handled tools can be stored upright in a 30 gallon garbage can. I've tried hanging them up on the wall, but they never seem to get back to the right place.
Store Garden Tools In Chest FreezerDo not throw that old unwanted chest type deep freezer away, it makes a good storage space for garden tools and utensils. It will also work for storage of other items. You must first ensure that it has sufficient time to dry out.
Spray Mower With Cooking SprayWhen mowing your lawn, spray cooking spray on blade and under deck so the grass won't clog up your mower. This works like a charm and we have a swampy lawn.
Reuse Broken Rake PartsWith spring right around the corner, believe it or not, it will soon be time to check out your garden and lawn tools. If you have a broken rake, don't throw out either part.
Keep Saw from Sticking in Sappy WoodA little kerosene and used crankcase oil dripped onto its blade will keep a saw from sticking and binding as you cut hedges and other sappy wood.
Use Linseed Oil to Treat Garden HandlesRub the handles of of pitchforks and shovels once in awhile with a rag dipped in linseed oil and you'll find the shafts both last longer and are much more pleasant to use.
Keep Garden Tools in Oiled SandThose old, rusty, should-have-taken-care-of-them gardening tools you used last year stand a fighting chance this season with this ingenious storage solution.
Oily Sand For Garden Tool MaintenanceSink an old metal bucket into the soil and fill it with sand. Get some some old sump oil from your motor mechanic and pour it into the bucket saturating the sand.wooden handle is joined to the garden tool.
Preventing Rust and Maintaining Your Garden...Here's a list of tips to help keep your garden tools in good condition.
Saving Money on Garden Supplies and EquipmentHere are some money saving tips on gardening equipment and supplies from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own here.
A Toy Wagon for Garden ToolsKeep an eye out for an old toy wagon at garage sales. They can be useful for pulling around your garden tools and keeping them together.
Training Wheels on a WheelbarrowThe other day at a farm I saw a wheelbarrow with bicycle training wheels on it. It wouldn't turn quite as sharply around corners, but it was much more difficult to tip over.
Apron Caddy for GardeningA handy and step-saving device for gardening is an apron. Buy or make one with large, deep pockets. They're great for holding seedlings, seed packets, small trowels, and other tools.
Yard and Garden FootwearBuy an inexpensive pair of rubber garden clogs for working in the yard and garden. They are great - slip on and off and clean up easily with a hose. Not safe footwear for lawn mowing, of course.
Lawnmower Tip: Using Up All The Gasif you have a gasoline engine lawnmower, always run the engine out of gas before putting it up till your next use. Also, it doesn't hurt to use a bit of gas additive in your fuel (so you don't gum up your carburator.)
Storing and Caring for Lawn and Garden ToolsTake a large bucket and fill it half way with sand and the used motor oil from your car. Clean and sharpen your shovels and other cutters and place into the sand and oil to store.
Use An Old Mailbox for Garden ToolsI probably saw this in a magazine, but a good way to use an old mailbox is to keep it on a post in your garden, and put your small hand tools, seeds, gloves, etc. inside of it for convenience.
Make a Detergent Bottle Watering CanPoke holes in the top of an old liquid laundry detergent bottle to make a watering can.
