Wednesday, March 16, 2011

New Tools!

Hello All,

Big News!  It has finally arrived!  Finn, our new Roto-tiller, is in our warehouse and nearly ready for lending.  There will be a few things to keep in mind though when checking out this item.  Because of its high price, we are currently only lending it to Organizations that are established tool lending library members, (that will most likely be changing soon though, so keep your ears open).  We will also be adhering to a very strict one-week check out and strictly enforcing all late fees that accrue fully.  If you are in an established Non-profit member, you can give us a call and put your name on our wait list.  We will not be actually lending it out for a few days though because we are in the process of making a ramp for it so that it will be less likely to be damaged.



We also received a pressure washer that needs a few repairs, but will be ready to go soon, there is another generator on the way and a set of Milwaukee 5/8" power shears.   Remember you can always donate unused tools for a tax write off!

See you all soon

Tool lending Library Team

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

DIY Energy Audit Kit Workshop

Hello All,

We here at the TLL are partnering with the Green Project for another class as part of the Green Project's Projectivities Series.  This time around we will be showing off our newly revamped Energy Audit Kit and showing you the basics of what you would need to know to be able to use the kit yourself!

The new workbook that accompanies the DIY Energy Audit Kit is chock full of New Orleans specific information for making your home more energy efficient.  After attending the class you will be able to use the kit that we have here in the Tool Lending Library to get a basic assesment of the efficiency of your home and have the basics for diving into a full blown energy overhaul if you so wish.

So come on down to the Green Project (2831 Marais Street) this Saturday March 19th at 10am and start out on a path to a greener home!

for more info, call the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library at 504 483 7041 ext 105 or Email Kaylie at kbirdsall@thegreenproject.org for more information.


Hope to see you all there


Tool Lending Library Team

Monday, March 14, 2011

Longer Hours!

Its Official, with the near full onset of spring, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library has extended its hours (and based on how busy it was this morning, the word is already out).  Here are the new hours, which offer you more reason to stop on by!

Monday-Thursday
8am-6pm
Friday
12 noon-5pm
Saturday
10am-2pm

and of course you can always make an appointment for other times

We hope that this improves the TLL for the best and look forward to seeing you soon,

Tool Lending Library Team

Friday, March 11, 2011

Weatherization Training with Global Green

Green Rebuilding & Weatherization Training


Global Green USA is proud to present a two-day Hands-On Green Rebuilding & Weatherization Workshop.

Green Building Fellow Andrew Spaulding will be joined by nationally renowned weatherization expert and LSU Ag Center consultant Bill Robinson to present both classroom and field training on energy efficiency and building science. 

Monday and Tuesday, March 28th & 29th 

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

They will focus specifically on the southern Louisiana climate and the New Orleans home.

Recommended for anyone who works on renovations, retrofits and upgrades to residential buildings.

Free to non-profits, available to contractors for a discounted fee of $150. Receive up to 4 Continuing Education Units

For more information please visit www.globalgreen.org
or call 504-525-2121



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