It is the dream of just about anyone that creates projects to always of every tool that could need. However, the reality is that many of us don't have unlimited funds and time to buy everything we need. That's why these unusual uses for the tools you do have will make a big difference. You might be stunned when you found out everything your tools can be used for!

Some Surprising Ways You Can Use Your Tools Include:

Square-Nosed Shovel
A square-nosed shovel easily removes roofing or sidewall shingles. Just work from the bottom, getting  tip of shovel up under shingles to pop them off.

Copper Wire
Leftover lengths of copper wire make good ties for your extension cords. Because you only have to twist the ends together to make a secure clasp, wire makes just about anything easier to tie up.

Carpenter's Pencil
A carpenter's pencil can be used as a scriber. Depending on the circumstances, run either wide or thin face along the wall to mark the line.

Tongue and Groove Pliers
A pair of tongue and groove pliers can remove a bathtub spout from the tub valve. Invert  pliers, stick one handle into the spout; turn counter-clockwise to remove it.

Utility Knife
A utility knife is great for marking your cuts. It always stays sharp and it makes a precise mark that's thinner and more accurate than the carpenter's pencil.

Belt Sander
Sharpen chisels with a belt sander. While not recommended with your fine woodworking chisels, this quick sharpening method works great for your knock-around set.

Needle-Nose Pliers
Use needle-nose pliers instead of your fingers to hold a small nail.

Ripping Hammer
Use the straight claw of a ripping hammer to split kindling from scrap pieces of lumber. A quick hit at the top and the wood should split apart.

Snow Shovel
Use a snow shovel as a dustpan. After most projects, there is enough sawdust and debris on the floor of the shop to overwhelm even the heftiest dustpans.

Locking Pliers
Locking pliers are great for removing difficult nails  Clamp  nail,lever downward against the curved jaw to curl the nail out of the wood.

As you can see, your basic tools can be put to use in a variety of different ways. You can use copper wire to tie extension cords, a utility knife instead of a carpenter's pencil and even a snow shovel as a large dustpan. These uses for your tools may just any project a little bit easier. Have you used your tools in any of these ways before?

Let Us Know How It Worked Out!