Draw Circles Without a Protractor Using a Speed Square

speed square drawing a circle

Many speed squares or rafter squares have a notch by their corner. Simply drive a nail where you want the center of the circle, place your pencil in a slot or on the edge of the square, place the nail in the corner notch and rotate!

Tie a Knot in an Extension Cord to Stay Wired

Making a knot with extension cord receptacle and power cord can help avoid accidental unplugging. Other knots, including a simple overhand-style knot work well too.

Gloved Ladder Prevents Wall Scuffs

Clean leather or rubber work gloves at the end of an extension ladder can help prevent scuffs and paint or wall damage.

Improvised Debris Chute Using Sonotube or Pipe

Clean a Cutting Board with Lemon

Clean and deodorize a cutting board by rubbing half a lemon on it. Let it sit 15 minutes before rinsing off.

Straw Holder for Carbonated Drinks

Keep drinking straws from rising and falling out of carbonated drinks by rotating the tab and putting the straw through the tab.