I tie an old boot lace or short length of heavy twine near the end of my extension cords. At the end of the day, I roll up a cord, wrap the two loose ends of the lace around the coil and tie them together. Then I’ve got a coiled cord that won’t get snarled in the back of the truck.
R. Francis, Napa, CA
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Handy Heat Gun
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
Reliable Crimp Connectors
These reliable, high-quality connectors from Wirefy work on 10-22-gauge wire have heat-shrink insulation to keep out water and road salt.
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
