As a dog owner, I often walk up the streets and down the alleys of Bolton Hill. In my travels, I’ve followed the progress of many a renovation project. I’ve learned how generous neighbors are with their decommissioned items – leaving doors, radiators, mantle pieces, and other fixtures for salvage in the alleyways.
Unfortunately, renovations often leave unintended collateral in the form of nails, screws, and other sharp debris. My car has suffered many a blowout from rogue hardware.
Last year, I started scanning the ground as I walked the dog – looking for tire-flattening offenders. I figured it would bring good karma to pick them up. Everything I found went into a hardware jar. You can see how the effort paid off [photo]. I started a fresh jar this month. If you’re looking for a special screw for your renovation project, let me know. I might just have the perfect fit.
–Mary Ellen Chambers
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