Another bright idea
By ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (64169)
United States
October 8, 2009 5:51pm CST
I was digging around in a drawer, looking for an Allen wrench, cussing at the guy who took all our organizers out of said drawer. I kept moving the SAME screwdrivers out of my way.
Then, there was this basket from the dishwasher, long, not too deep and I started dropping the screwdrivers thru the slots.
Why not just put them in the darn thing?
So, I started hunting up the screwdrivers and arranging them in the slots (still need to go back and actually SORT them as to the KIND of screwdriver) but I ended up nearly filling the basket.
Well, now, this is nice, but what do I DO with it?
Hang it on the WALL!
So, I go get my drill (actually I have about 5 drills, but SOMEBODY lost the batteries/chargers.)
I drill a couple of holes in the wall in a room that is mostly cat free at the moment, put a couple of LONG screws into said holes and hung the basket!
Now, I just need to get all the loose screws and the like out of the drawer and organize them!
Wow! 2 bright ideas in 2 weeks! I'm on a roll!
You have any good ideas lately?
Why not just put them in the darn thing?
So, I started hunting up the screwdrivers and arranging them in the slots (still need to go back and actually SORT them as to the KIND of screwdriver) but I ended up nearly filling the basket.
Well, now, this is nice, but what do I DO with it?
Hang it on the WALL!
So, I go get my drill (actually I have about 5 drills, but SOMEBODY lost the batteries/chargers.)
I drill a couple of holes in the wall in a room that is mostly cat free at the moment, put a couple of LONG screws into said holes and hung the basket!
Now, I just need to get all the loose screws and the like out of the drawer and organize them!
Wow! 2 bright ideas in 2 weeks! I'm on a roll!
You have any good ideas lately?8 people like this
14 responses
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Congrats to you! Would you like to come over and organize all my crap when you're done with all your stuff?
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
9 Oct 09
[b]Hmmm...seems to me the brightest idea I had was to have my helper knock out some easy new curtains for my bedroom window to replace the ugly sheet I'm currently using...but she seems to be TOO FREAKIN' BUSY ALLA DANG TIME LATELY...em]whistle[/em]
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]2 people like this
@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
9 Oct 09
[b]Oops? That was s'posta be an emoticon--
--not just the code!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]
--not just the code!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]2 people like this
@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
9 Oct 09
[b]Yer up! Love the rain, don't you? (No watering plants today! 
)
No, your idea was to do the patio door windows. The bedroom window was MY idea, as it needs curtains more. But curtains at all was your idea...so...GMTA!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]
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No, your idea was to do the patio door windows. The bedroom window was MY idea, as it needs curtains more. But curtains at all was your idea...so...GMTA!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]2 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
9 Oct 09
That is a great idea. Hubby has a tool chest, but doesn't always utilize it for that!
I just made homemade firestarter blocks using egg cartons, melted wax and wood shavings. You place the wood shavings in the egg cartons and pour melted wax over each egg holder. I went one step further and place a few drops of essential oil in each to add scent to them.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Amazing the simple ideas that are true brainstorms huh?
Okay I realize I could have my putz super fix it, but whenever he fixes things he makes it worse. It has to do with the toilet...Some time ago, the "arm" part inside the tank rusted and broke off at the end..the arm part is the thing a ma gig that has the chain that makes that thingie flap up and down when you flush...yeah, I know real tech terms I'm using...LOL. Anyway, you'd be amazed what paper clips can do....I hook one end of the clip to the chain part, then wrap the other end of it around the "arm"--It works!
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@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
9 Oct 09
I use my BF's empty Altoids tins for organizing screws and small parts. I can write on them with Sharpies so I can tell what is in them. I use them for everything...bear parts, screws, pen nibs, and so much more. They stack nicely and are easy to store and the best part is that they are free! I even will put the mini bear parts that need to be sewn into the tins.
My best idea was today when I decided that I wasn't going to get the stuff for my nerve block shot because my body just couldn't handle the extra trauma of the shot on top of the "virus", falling on my butt and fracturing my vertabrae, and the healing from the knee replacement. The doctor agreed with me totally, informing me that he would have refused to give me the injection if I had brought the stuff in.
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
9 Oct 09
maybe... found a couple of small ones, I hope the larger one is the one that is needed
"nerve shot" for what?
I bet you are really hurting today, I always find the following days after the injury hurt even more than the day you get hurt...
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@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
9 Oct 09
I get a nerve block shot in my neck just at the point where the base of the skull connects with the first vertebrae. I need them about every 6 months to help control the pain from the OJI I had in 1982. I can tell when the 6 months is nearly up because I start having horrible pain and migraines.
You're right about the pain being more severe a few days after the accident. I had a miserable time getting out of bed this morning. The worst thing is trying to cough and break up the infection in my lungs. I look like a pretzel when I have to cough. I have one hand over my mouth, one pressing on my back, I am bent over to help the infection come up from the lungs, and my legs are usually up close to my chest to help control the pain...except the left leg doesn't go that far up, so it is crossed behind my right leg.
Hey, if you decide to use the Altoids tins, let me know. I have a couple hundred of them in storage and I get more each week from my BF.
OKAY! Sigh, Khuay has been on my lap about fifteen times, peering into my face and giving me a short "YHAT", which in cat language is "Don't forget to tell my friends hello".
Now that I have done that, he is busily climbing in the dog pen. It looks like it's going to be one of "THOSE" days! 
OKAY! Sigh, Khuay has been on my lap about fifteen times, peering into my face and giving me a short "YHAT", which in cat language is "Don't forget to tell my friends hello".
Now that I have done that, he is busily climbing in the dog pen. It looks like it's going to be one of "THOSE" days! 1 person likes this
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
9 Oct 09
You clever bunny, you! Don’t you feel proud of yourself? You should be...Reading your discussion reminded me, not so much of a bright idea, but your talk of drills made me recall the time I moved into my own place by myself before I got married and I felt so independent and satisfied with my own little place. I wanted to put pictures up on the walls and in the past I had always relied on a male doing it for me but this time I borrowed my friend’s drill and away I went drilling holes in the walls wherever I wanted my (MY) pictures to go and I did a darn marvellous job even if I do say so myself! I was very proud indeed, I moved in and put everything in its place without anyone from the male species assisting me. I felt I made a bit of a statement for myself...
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
9 Oct 09
I wanted a drill, went to Sears and got me as big a one as I could handle.
Then I was... well dating would be a bit extreme... seeing this guy, I told him I had a drill and I guess he thought I had some kind of girlie drill, so when I brought it out he was impressed...
My dad wasn't handy, so I never really learned to build anything, but I do my best because I used to break stuff all the time and had to fix them to not get in trouble...
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
9 Oct 09
That would have been a good way to learn...Good on you Elic!1 person likes this
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
30 Oct 09
This is an interesting idea for sure. One I am sure many here will read and go WOW!! That is a Great idea for sure. I am not sure where I would put this one for sure if it were me, but it is a Good way to help organize more things for sure. Has this helped with not loosing things?
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
30 Oct 09
well, I haven't needed another screwdriver or anything since then, but I need to get back to picking up the screws, I've been too tired to do that lately - that party last weekend (the one we used the bose for) really wore us out and I'm just now feeling more back to normal.
@carpenter5 (6782)
• United States
27 Oct 09
Well, I did finally get my new tapestries hung up Thursday. I had put them up originally with double sided tape, and one of them had fallen. We put it back up with photo mounting pads. Again, it came down. So Thursday, I got my son to put it back up with tiny tacks! This time they aren't going anywhere.
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@BarBaraPrz (51818)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Oct 09
Go for the gold! Three bright ideas in three weeks. What will it be?
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@BarBaraPrz (51818)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Oct 09
Maggie, you beat me to it!
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
9 Oct 09
[b]Um...Bill Gates doesn't live with me (or I could stop sweating the bills!), but I do have a variety of magNETS you may borrow!
Sorry, you know me; I can never resist a funny typo!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]
Sorry, you know me; I can never resist a funny typo!
Maggiepie
"WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?"[/b]2 people like this
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Nothing like your idea, but I did try freezing bell peppers and was successful! They were on sale, I love them with potatoes. I cut them into little strips and put them on a cookie sheet in the freezer and they froze beautifully!
Of course, my two dogs really enjoyed it, too. They each got several strips and loved it!
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And btw he spells it Alan. 
Right now, my brightest idea is to go to lunch...
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Good morning Elic, that was a very good idea & am proud of u for getting things organixed but have a question for u. what are u going to do w/the silverware when u run the dishwasher? I can't think of any good ideas i have had lately.. Hope u have a real good weekend.
. Hope u have a real good weekend.@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Actually, this was some kind of shallow top rack basket I discovered pretty quick I'd never use. In fact, I HATE the baskets from the new dishwasher and am still using the one from the old - actually HALF the one from the old one - don't know why you need that much space, as it is, it'd take ALL my flatware to fill them, tho one time I did have to get one of the new one's baskets because I did have too many for just the old basket
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Glad u held on to it & found a use for it. Guess being a pack rat can pay off, lol.
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
9 Oct 09
No, I can't say that I've come up with anything too bright lately...but I was just thinking-----chances are, the next time you go look for a screwdriver, you'll look in the drawer where they once were, and then forget you organized them in a little basket, and hung them on the wall...and then...there'll come a time, when you decide you're going to wash up those old utensils you found lying around, and figure you can wash them in that little basket that was in the drawer. The next thing you'll know is that you'll be driving yourself crazy wondering; "What did I do with that dang little dishwasher basket....and where did I finally put those stupid screwdrivers anyway?" Hehehehehe.
cdrxo
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
9 Oct 09
well, they are pretty obvious actually and that darn basket has been in the drawer with the stuff, and just a tad to tall to let the drawer close - so it's a win/win situation! now I just need to find some small jars for the darn screws! DERN that Gene!
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@commanderxo (1494)
• Canada
9 Oct 09
Check the drawer, they're probably hiding in there.
;-)
cdrxo
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