Monday, June 16, 2014

Toggles ~ Helpful or Should They Be Outlawed?

I am sure toggles were helpful.  I just watched a You Tube video that said they were great because you could "hang stuff on anything" with a toggle bolt. 

Hmmmmm.  That is probably true - but what does one do when you want them out?  And what do you do when the screw won't come out of the toggle?  And I am sure I have many more questions because I certainly want to say a lot of bad words trying to get them out.  Luckily, I have the correct tools (Phillips head screwdriver, straight edge - like a paint scraper) and lots of spackle.


By the way ~ there are 54 HOLES in the walls in the laundry room!
Here is one - and they are a bear to get off!

This is the bar that held the wire shelving - also a pain!

You Tube saved me - they were very helpful.  However, I think I will never use another toggle again.  Because they are a major pain in the neck.  I think I am going to stick with built in shelving and book cases. 


On the good side of the day:  I got some hummingbird pictures:



And, a little beauty to finish up.  It certainly looks better than our laundry room at this moment.


Aren't these gorgeous?  These are in my across the street neighbors yard by their mailbox.

This is the front bed on the side of our house.

By our mailbox.
Ok, back to the grindstone.  Plus, Bennett is giving me his song and dance act that he wants to go out.  


Enjoy your DIY moments in time!

Love,
Leslie


PS The best tool for these crazy toggles ~ needle nosed pliers!

3 comments:

  1. Our dog was scared by something in the back yard and has now become an inside dog. She goes out once every 24 hours. You think I'm exaggerating, but I'm serious. And I hope my Easter lily comes back pink!!!

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  2. Don't you remember Val? She could go days without going outside - maybe some enormous raccoon scared your dog. Mine will go outside in the am and then will wait for me to take them on a walk to go. I am controlled by my dogs.

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