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spread joint compound, spackle, and other sealants, coverings, and masking products.
• Utility knife cuts tape, boxes, flexible duct, electrical cord and rubber hose.
• Duct tape seals and repairs almost anything.
• Heavy duty leather gloves.
• Natural bristle paint brush set.
• Garden hose.
There you have it: the Essential Toolbox. Guaranteed to give you a better results than that old twisted butter knife when it comes to the taking care of the list of home and garden maintenance and repairs growing longer and longer now that spring is right around the corner.
Of course, if you’re anything like me then you will need a first aid kit around ... just in case your cell phone rings and, instead of whipping the mini-phone off your belt strap, you grab your new 16-ounce claw hammer and tap your noggin, asking, “Hello?... ouch! ... hello?”
Bill McIntyre is the county government reporter for the Times-Democrat. He may be reached at bmcintyre@timespapers.com.
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