Trusted General Contractors in Rochester, NH

10 Tool Hacks For Every Homeowner (Part 2) It's one thing to gather a collection of tools perfect for using all around the home, but it's another thing to keep them organized and sharp. Here’s Part 2 of our 10 Tool Hacks For Every Homeowner post: 6. Make Those Pliers Double as a Light Holder: You’ll need a pair of pliers, a flashlight, and a rubber band. Open the pliers, put the flashlight in between the jaws of the pliers, and tie your rubber band around the plier handles, and you have a flashlight holder that you can use while you're working. 7. Refresh Your Allen Keys: You can revamp them even long after they've gone dull. Give them new life by filing off the head with a smooth metal file. 8. Grab the Broom for a Tough Paint Job: Instead of running to the hardware store for an extension pole for your paint roller, the majority of common brooms can do the trick. 9. Prevent Lint From Ruining Said Paint Job: When painting with a roller, first wrap the roller sleeve from end to end with blue painter's tape, covering all the fibers in a spiral pattern. Then take the tape off and you'll also remove all of the lint and loose fibers from the sleeve, so they don't end up on your wall. 10. Store Garden Tools in Sand: Use a bucket of sand to store garden tools to keep your tools rust-free. Mix the sand with a cup of motor oil, which will help keep the rust away. Got any questions? Contact Savage Builders in Dover, NH using the button below!