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Garden hacks | Turn a shoe-hanger into a tool rack

Lottie Storey October 11, 2017

Old shoe-hangers, re-used as somewhere to hang your garden tools, mean you’ll always have your tools to hand when needed.

You will need:
An old shoe-hanger or tie-hanger
Drill
Screws
Tape measure and pencil

1 Measure where you want to install your hanger. You’ll need to make sure to allow enough space for the length of your tools, as well as the hanger itself.
2 Line up your hanger, marking with a pencil where to drill.
3 Drill holes and insert screws.
4 Ta-da! Your new tool-holder is ready to hang.

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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