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Tips n Tricks

Posted by Ian Olpin on September 20, 2012 at 7:51pm in Careers

Sorry, have searched but can't find that thread where people share all those little tips n tricks that save money, time or the back! 

If someone can point me towards it, great, if not thought I'd get the ball rolling...

For decking and fencing jobs I prefer to use a tote bag for easy access to tools. Mine is cheap (JCB), large, open, loads of pockets,  does have a waterproof base but only really ideal for working indoors, or outdoors when its not raining. 

Checked out tote bags with rain covers, they all start at circa £50 going up to £150 for the Veto Propac XL, very costly.

Chanced upon an online tip for covering the tote when it rains...a rucksack rainproof cover. Happened to have a 35litre one in the loft, and it fits a treat, drawstring pulls it snug around the tote, and folds away compactly too.

A landscapers all-weather tote bag, sorted!

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  • PRO
    Brian www.mibservices.co.uk September 20, 2012 at 7:59pm
    Best business tip i ever got given was this:
    Aim for grouse, shoot pheasant and don't eat crow ! ;-)
  • PRO
    Brian www.mibservices.co.uk September 20, 2012 at 9:14pm

    But what if your a short person John ?? :-)



    John www.acegardenservices.co.uk said:

     Use long handled shovels where possible.

  • andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance September 20, 2012 at 10:00pm

    lol, love that Brian :-D
     
    Brian www.mibservices.co.uk said:

    Best business tip i ever got given was this:
    Aim for grouse, shoot pheasant and don't eat crow ! ;-)
  • andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance September 20, 2012 at 10:08pm

    A sack barrow is a good back saver for moving many different things. I have one with pneumatic tyres and it is a godsend, i've even moved a shed with it!!

    ....oh and never put a lightbulb in your back pocket!!!

  • PRO
    Brian www.mibservices.co.uk September 20, 2012 at 10:11pm

    ....oh and never put a lightbulb in your back pocket!!!

    LMAO brilliant mate

  • briggsandscrapem September 20, 2012 at 11:21pm

    Cut the end off a 500ml pop bottle and hey presto . . . . . . Instant tundish (or funnel for those that haven't started shaving yet).

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