Are you a homeowner? Maybe you just like moving lots of heavy, bulky stuff. In either case, you owe it to yourself to get a hand truck and a set of ratcheting tie-down straps. It's one of the best tool investments I've ever made. I use them alone or in combination more often than I ever anticipated. The wife and I are building a patio in the back yard right now. The problem is, dozens of 12" x 12" concrete pavers start off in the driveway. Carrying them two or three at a time isn't too appealing.
Moving to a new house? Helping a friend do the same? With the right cart and straps you can move that clothes washer all by yourself. The same goes for dryers, refrigerators, and big heavy boxes. No fuss, no muss, and no back pain!
Got a roof rack on your car? Use the tie-down straps to secure your payload instead of that flimsy, slippery string.
A couple tips to help you out:
- Get a handtruck that can convert to a flatbed cart as shown.
- It's hard to pump up the cart's tires if they completely deflate. The tires won't catch on the rims to form a good seal. Use a tie-down strap to compress the tire onto the rim, then inflate.
Happy hauling!
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