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It seems like to-do lists never quit growing. Every time you check something off, something else comes up to take its place. What’s worse is when you don’t have the right tools for the job. Feeling unprepared or incapable of getting something done just because you lack a tool or you can’t find something you need is really frustrating. Here are 5 tools that can help prevent that frustration. From duct tape to a doorbell for your workshop (so if someone needs you at the house and you forgot your phone, they can “buzz you”) there are a bunch of ways to make your to-do list a little less stressful.

Never work in a dark shop again with Luminoodle Task, you’ll have all the bright, versatile light you need to get the job done. With 3-18in Task links, 3 loop rings, and 3-6ft extension cables, you can configure Task however you need to fit your space. Waterproof and super-bright (3,600 lumens), Task delivers full-spectrum light in its ultra-thin, bendable, linkable Luminoodle.
$172 from Amazon

For an easy-to-install doorbell with added features including a motion sensor trigger and a built-in night light, this is the option for you. Perfect for a new home, apartment, or a workshop – this doorbell has a range of 450 ft. The button is 100% waterproof and includes the battery needed for operation.
$0 from Amazon $27 from Walmart

This package contains 3 rolls of professional grade duct tape. Tears easily but is durable enough for any job. No toolbox is complete without a roll of duct tape. Waterproof and trusted by professional tradespeople for decades, you’ll be glad you have an extra roll.
$0 from Amazon

Versatility is the name of the game with this infrared thermometer gun. Check the temperature of your grill, the engine of your car, and HVAC projects with just a pull of the trigger. Enjoy accurate readings at 14” from the target, a bright, back-lit display, and batteries included. Having this tool to count on in the kitchen or in the garage will have you wondering how you ever got along without it.
$27 from Amazon $22 from Walmart

Reuse these labels again and again for anything from homemade preserves to nuts and bolts in the workshop. Anything you care to store in a jar, bottle, or crate would do well to be labeled with one of these chalkboard labels. When you decide to swap the contents, just erase the label and write a new one. Simple!
$10 from Amazon

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There are tons of ways to conquer a to-do list and these tips and tools are just a few. With some planning, organization, and a few great tools in your toolbox, you’ll be able to knock out that to-do list in no time. Soon you’ll be back to enjoying your free time on the grill, in the kitchen, at the coffee shop, or wherever.

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