HANDYMAN BASKET IDEA

Container Ideas:

• Bucket

• Bushel basket

• Canvas tote bag

• Hardhat (real or plastic)

• Plastic crate

• Storage box

• Tool box or tool tote

• Wicker hamper

• Wooden crate
   

Content Suggestions:

• Bungee cords

• Duct tape

• Flash light with supply of batteries

• Gift certificate to a hardware store

• Hammer

• Home repair book

• Package of nails

• Screwdriver

• Tool belt

• Tool tote

• Wall hooks

• Work gloves
   

Decorating Possibilities:

• Use a pail or bucket, drip and splatter paint on it and attach a label that says “WET PAINT.”

• Buy a child’s toy tool kit and place the items among your basket contents.

• Place items in a large bucket and attach a tool belt around the outside top.

• Line the bottom of the basket with canvas or a piece of plastic grass (astroturf).

• Place items in an empty paint can (available from hardware stores), place a couple of paint stirrers among the items.
   

Contributor(s):

• Madeline Porter

• Nancy (Orlando, FL)

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