Fastener Carrier
It's not as elegant as a carpenter's apron. But if you have a job that requires you to carry a lot of nails or screws, Russ Morton of Lancaster, Mo., suggests you make a carrying device from an old juice jug. He cut off the top part of a jug and used the handle to let it ride on his belt. The jug's opening is wide enough for easy access to fasteners. Plus, you can hang a tape measure from the side.

Cash for ideas: We pay $50 for each idea and $150 for each "Editor's Choice" used, provided they have never been published. Please include a photograph or drawing. Also include your address and phone number. Send to Handy Devices, The Progressive Farmer, P.O. Box 317, Plattsburg, MO 64477. Sorry, but we can't acknowledge submissions or return photographs or drawings.