All Around the Homestead: Handy tool holders and more

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Simple Tool Holder

I took short pieces of 2-inch-diameter schedule 40 PVC pipe, cut a slot out of one side, and screwed the pipe into a 2x4 cross member. The flexible pipe opens enough to slide handles in.

-Scott Derby, Corunna, IN

Feed Storage

For mouseproof feed storage, an old chest freezer that has quit running works great. Place the freezer in the alleyway or corner and scoop grain out whenever needed. As a plus, it is well insulated. That keeps sweet feed for horses (grain-pellet mix with molasses) from freezing into a solid block during the winter.

-Kelly Krueger, Baudette, MN

Chain Saw Holster

I sandwiched two 1-inch strips of 1/2-inch plywood between two pieces of 1/4-inch plywood, then I bolted it to the rear fender of the tractor to make a simple chain saw holster.

-Jeff Wagner, Salisbury, NC