tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23457447660564295432012-01-11T20:45:28.594-06:00Welcome to the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library online resource center! Established in March 2009, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library was created to be a catalyst for transforming communities by supporting members with tools and training. With membership available to all in New Orleans, we provide the resources necessary for residents to take ownership of the issues within their community and lead the movement to change lives for the better.TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-15464745800667491502012-01-11T20:44:00.001-06:002012-01-11T20:45:28.604-06:00

As many of you are probably already aware, our 1204 S White Location is officially closed, and new tenants have already moved in.  Fear not, for there are plans in the work to reopen the library (hopefully in March) under new management and in a new location.  The details of that plan are still being worked out, but all looks good for a reopening soon.  Any new and pertinent information will be

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Dear Members, As we continue our transition to a new location, under a new organization, we continue to clean out our current space and pack up tools to move.  During this process we are finding many tools and items we aren’t planning on keeping.  There is a not a ton of stuff that we are selling, but that being said there are some interesting finds (that will be priced right!).  We are clearing

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Hello All, As many of you already may have heard HandsOn New Orleans has been planning to move the Tool Lending Library to another organization in the New Year. Part of the transition will be closing down the current location and moving it to a new location.  While we are still working out the details, we at HandsOn New Orleans wanted to fill you in on some of important points and timelines for

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Hello All, In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday we will be closed Thursday November 24 Friday November 25 Saturday November 26 We will reopen Tuesday November 30 at 8am Any tools that are due during that time will be due on the 30th.  Please contact us ahead of time if you foresee  have any problems returning tools on the 30th Thanks, Tool Lending Library Team

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Hello All,  In an effort to help cover the cost of repairs and tool purchasing, we are going to start charging a per use fee on some of our most popular tools (and most easily damageable) beginning Sept.1st.   For the time being, this will not include all of our tools, but more tools will most likely be added on as time goes by.  These fees will be waived for active Volunteer Leaders (if your

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Hello Everyone, A little while ago we had to purchase 100 18V Cordless DeWalt Drills for a large project that we were working on.  Well, 100 is more than we could ever use at the Tool Lending Library, so we are going to be selling them for $100 a piece!  This is a really good deal, each comes with its instruction manual, two batteries, a charger and a drill bit.  They have all either been used

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Hello All,  First Off, the Pinkberry on Magazine Street and Joseph Street is helping to raise money for HandsOn New Orleans.  Pinkberry will donate money each time their customers mention HandsOn New Orleans on Saturday, August 13th, so go to Pinkberry, buy frozen yogurt, and mention HandsOn New Orleans and give your support while enjoying delicious desserts! Secondly,  its that time of year

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Hello all, We wanted to let you know that due to Americorps Graduation Ceremonies, we will be closed Friday July 29th.  Any tools due that day will be due on Saturday. On that note, Ford and Patrick are finishing their Americorps Terms and their last day at the Tool Lending Library will be on Thursday 28th. They will be moving on to bigger and better things so the next time your in and you see

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Hello All, We wanted to let you know that starting August 1st the HandsOn Tool Lending will be changing our hours.  We will be open Tuesday-Saturday (so closed Monday and Sunday) and will be opening at 8am and closing at 4pm each day, except for Friday, when we will open at noon and close at 5, just like our current hours.  This should last through August and September, where will be looking at

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Hello All, It is our pleasure to inform you that we are back to full operating capacity.  That being said, there is one more closure to speak of.  The Tool Lending Library will be closed Monday June 13th.  We applogize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and we hope that you can plan accordingly Tool Lending Library Team

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Hello All, The HandsOn Staff has been working very hard getting our new website up.  Come by and visit the site, learn more about HandsOn as an organization outside of just the Tool Lending Library, sign up to volunteer on our new and improved calendar!  The new website is wonderful resource for non-profits and volunteers alike.  The website offers you an opportunity to create a volunteer

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Hello All,  In an effort to get information to you as soon as possible, it is our responsibility to inform you that we will not be performing any check-outs May 27th-31st and June 4th-6th.  This is because of the large scale volunteer project we will be coordinating for the upcoming National Conference on Service and Volunteering on June 6th.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this might

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Hello Members, A little while ago we were gifted a ton of respirators and filters.  We have finally gotten around to sorting through them and would love to see them get some use.  What that means is we are giving away the respirators since they are not the easiest thing to lend and as an organization will never use all of them.  Stop by the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library today to pick

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Hello all, We here at the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library wanted to extend a thank you to all of our members and friends of the TLL.  This past month we passed 300 members.  Since we are a word of mouth organization at the moment, we understand that it is in large part a result of our members spreading the word.  So thank you and keep up the great work.  We look forward to seeing you

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Hello All, So Patrick has the furniture, he has the acetone, he has the steel wool, he has the cat litter.  That's right everything is falling into place for this Saturday's workshop at the Green Project.  Patrick will cover the basics (and some of the finer points) of furniture refinishing with some hands-on demonstrations, some great images and all with tools from the HandsOn New Orleans Tool

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Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 96 of Silver Spring Maryland, the HandsOn New Orleans has acquired a brand new Milwaukee 1/2" Hole Hawg Drill and a brand new Porter-Cable Air Compressor. Also a few notes of interest, next Saturday April 30th our very own Patrick O'Brien will be teaching a workshop at the Green Project on refinishing furniture, get more information at the Green Project Website It

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Hello All, The TLL will be closed briefly from 11:30am-1:00pm on Thursday April 5 We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.  Please plan accordingly. Tool Lending Library Team

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Hello All, The HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be closing at 5pm the following days due to the parades on St. Charles: Weds March 2 Thurs March 3 Fri March 4 Please plan accordingly and enjoy Mardi Gras! Thanks, The Tool Lending Library Team P.S.- A little Langinappe; starting Monday March 14th, the TLL will be opening at 8am mon-thurs.

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Hello All, It appears that the phones are working again. Here are a couple of tricks to reach us better: if you call ext. 105 during regular office hours and no one answers, try calling back on ext. 113, that extension rings in our warehouse.  Please note though that we can not check the voicemail on ext 113 though, so please do not leave voicemails on that line.    We thank everyone for

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Hello All, Just a reminder that this Saturday starting 10am at the Green Project (located at 2831 Marais St, NOLA 70117) HandsOn's very own Ford Brewster will be leading a workshop on Small Engine Maintenance.  The Workshop, part of the Green Projectivities Series will include a presentation that will cover the basics of how small engines work along with how to amelioration some common and

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Hello All,  Just as a heads up, the phones at the TLL are not working (yet again).  We are receiving voicemail messages through our email system, but are slow to responding to them.  Please be patient with us as we attempt to get back to everyone and fix our system.   We will let you know when things appear to be back to normal Thanks,  Tool Lending Library Team

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Hello all, In our effort to inform everyone of closures as soon as possible, we would like to announce the following closures during Mardi Gras: Saturday March 5 Lundi Gras March 7 Mardi Gras March 8 we will reopen on ash wednesday Merci Beaucoup et Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez! Tool Lending Library Team

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Hello Everyone, In our DIY Help section we just added plans for a beautiful garden trellis.  Looking for something to build, check it out, along with all the other great construction projects we have there Tool Lending Library Team

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The City of New Orleans needs your help!  There is a push occurring to try and make New Orleans a greener city, with greener neighborhoods. There will be several programs coming on-line in the coming months and years that will help homeowners retrofit their homes through rebate programs and affordable financing option. Want to Help?    By filling out a brief online survey (located at:http://

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The Green Project's weekly environmental educational workshops are back...and fully reloaded!!! Beginning in February, HandsOn New Orleans' Tool Lending Library (TLL) team members will lead monthly workshops during The Green Project’s Green Projectivities Educational Workshop Series. The TLL team’s first workshop—focused on small engine maintenance and repair—will take place on February 26 at The

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Hello all,  The HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be closed the following dates over the Holidays. Friday Dec 24Saturday Dec 25Monday Dec 27Friday Dec 31Saturday Jan 1 If you take out tools that will be due on those days, we will automatically extend your check out time.   Please plan your projects according and enjoy the holidays Tool Lending Library Team

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Hello all, Besides Gift Certificates, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be selling these very attractive, brand new tool pouches.  Look like one of the Tool Lending Library Team (we all have them). Show your love for HandsOn New Orleans at the work site, or let a loved one show their love for HandsOn New Orleans. They are $10 and available now.  We are also selling purple

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Hello All, Looking for that perfect gift for the Holidays?  Love the Tool Lending Library and want to spread it to your friends? Well then we have the answer for you: come by and get everyone on your shopping list a one month membership to the Tool Lending Library!  $10 and they can take out all the tools they want for a month, let them decided when to start their membership. Hope to see

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Hello All, We recently got a couple new tools, some of them are very exciting.  Our big acquisition is a Kushlan Wheelbarrow Cement Mixer.  It is beautiful and works really great.  Because of its cost though you will be required to go though a quick lesson on how to use it before you take it out, and it will not be available to brand new members (first time check outs).  We also got a top of the

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Hello All- Saturday December 11th from 11:30-12:30 the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be holding its first annual Yule Tide Tool Drive.  There will be lunch served, tool demonstrations, library tours and more.  If you are interested in attending please RSVP with Mike McNamara at mmcnamara@handsonneworleans.org or by phone 504.483.7041 ext 105 by December 3rd. The purpose of the

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Hello, In an attempt to get this information out as soon as possible, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday Nov 25, Friday Nov 26 and Saturday Nov 27 (we are not open Sundays) We will be opening again on Monday Nov 29.  Please plan accordingly.  We will have a week long amnesty on late fees for tools due on those days (but only for tools due on

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The Tool Lending Library has a brand new Bostitch Floor Nailer ready for lending.  There have been a couple of members that have been asking about one, and here it is!   Until we get a little bigger budget, we will only be able to get one or two tools at a time while we try to keep the ones we have in good shape.  As an early heads up, we will be having out first annual Yuletide Tool Drive coming

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In case you haven't checked it out yet, there is a great resource at the New Orleans Public Library's Main Branch at 219 Loyola Avenue in the CBD called Village Green.  It has a great collection of books ranging from green living to green building and some wonderful New Orleans and Louisiana specific resources compiled in a reference binder.  Their website also has a lot of great information.  

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We finally got our phones working again! Many apologies to all the missed phone calls and the inability to leave a message the last few days.  But you can now call us on the 105 ext again and talk to us instead of only being able to reach us by email or with the hope of running into one of us somewhere in the great city of New Orleans. In case you don't have it written down: call us (please) at

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Hello everyone, Are you in a giving mood?  Well we just updated our Amazon Wish List and it is chock full of goodies ranging in prices from about $10 to $800.  Find everything here.  We will be updating it regularly.  As you probably already know we are a small non-profit and operate on a very small budget, if you can find it your heart to get us any of the things listed there, it would help us

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Hello all, We recently received some great resources from our friends at Global Green.  Our office now has (available for reference, not for lending) a guide to Energy Efficient Homes in Louisiana.  It was developed by the Louisiana State Energy Office and deals with the unique challenges of greening your home in Louisiana.  We will also be keeping a folder of one page references on specific

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Hello All, Do you have late fees?  Do you want to help out people struggling in St. Bernard Parish with rebuilding after Katrina and the oil spill?  Do you have extra food around your house you would like to get rid of? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in luck.  HandsOn New Orleans is doing a food drive to benefit the St. Bernard Community Center.  We will have a

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Our main phone number extension appears to be down, so for the immediate future, please contact us at 504.483.7041 extension 113 Thank you, Tool Lending Library Team

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The Phone at the Tool Lending Library is not working at the moment, but feel free to send along emails to tools@handsonneworleans.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can; or just drop by, we will be happy to see you! We will let you know when it appears to be working again. Tool Lending Library Team

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-80461915694013080022010-09-25T09:45:00.006-05:002010-10-04T11:30:51.257-05:00

In case you have not heard, the City of New Orleans is now offering a recycling drop off location on Saturdays from 8am -1pm at 2829 Elysian Fields.  Also important to note, our friends at the Green Project have ended their recycling drop off program as a result of this new program.  If you go you will need a Louisiana License with a Orleans Parish address.   Materials that will be accepted at

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-11209229361886455932010-09-23T14:39:00.000-05:002010-09-23T14:39:43.393-05:00

We have new tools! - 2 Ridgid square sanders 3 Ridgid circular saws 2 Ridgid belt sanders 4 Ridgid Skill saws 3 Ridgid Angled finish nail gun not to mention more hammers, more fat max tape measures, power strips, air compressors, air hoses, garden hoses, saw horses and coil nail guns! These Tools are shiny and new and looking to get some use! ALSO- We are always on the look out for more

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-36288643500121402552010-09-15T10:14:00.000-05:002010-09-15T10:14:16.428-05:00

The Tool Lending Library has returned from its hiatus and is reopened!  We have new tools and new staff, come by and meet Patrick, Ford and Mike.  We will update the inventory soon and post staff profiles. 

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-23050926025423086842010-08-20T10:24:00.000-05:002010-08-20T10:24:25.866-05:00

Saturday August 28th our Atlantic Region AmeriCorps NCCC team will be leading a community service day in efforts to honor Hurricane Katrina's 5th anniversary. If you are interested in volunteering for this event and would like more information please visit our website; it is on our project calendar. Water and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there! http://handsonneworleans.org/

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-34838093115673784652010-07-29T15:55:00.001-05:002011-03-11T09:52:15.751-06:00

We have a new sign! Thanks to the efforts of numerous visiting volunteers and our recent influx of astounding AmeriCorps NCCC members, we now have a Tool Lending Library billboard on the side of our building. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to volunteering. Sincerely, The HandsOn New Orleans Team

Marcnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-57173537059787505912010-06-30T18:04:00.000-05:002010-06-30T18:12:07.640-05:00

Dear Members, The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is now available to be checked out! The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give homeowners and renters the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably. This opportunity

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-54138308165019112392010-06-25T11:05:00.000-05:002010-06-25T11:05:24.008-05:00

Power is out at the TLL, but any appointments should be able to be kept today. Cheers, Marc (sent while our generators still have gas)

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-88566562196931639032010-06-24T16:19:00.000-05:002010-06-24T16:19:05.209-05:00

Hello Members, As many of you know, the Tool Lending Library opened today during the usual hours: 10am-5:30pm.  We appreciate everyone's patience with the close down yesterday in light of a massive service project with Brown-Forman (pictures and updates to hopefully arrive soon). Also, a new limit has been placed on weed wackers:  2 weed wackers per check out is the new maximum. Cheers, Marc

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-39665580832758613182010-06-22T14:33:00.000-05:002010-06-22T14:33:02.198-05:00

Attention Members, The Tool Lending Library will be shutdown tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Any tools intended to be returned that date (which shouldn't many) may be returned by Thursday, June 24th without penalties. Thanks for your patience and we welcome you to come back Thursday when we will be lending out tools as usual! Cheers, Marc

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-51914375043814553322010-06-18T10:36:00.000-05:002010-06-18T10:36:11.668-05:00

Great news members, The items for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit have been coming in and we have been putting them to the test!  Thermal leaks have been detected, power monitors have been monitored (perhaps with some trouble), and faucets have been accused of excessive water flow. Click here to download the Tool Assessment Results (pdf). The only thing left standing in the was is a

Marcnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-30922090549727780332010-06-04T13:33:00.000-05:002010-06-04T13:45:52.241-05:00

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 2010 Get prepared for this year's hurricane season.  Take a look at this helpful information packet online or stop in for copy! Click here to download the packet!  Check Up with Local Forcasts Remember to check the local weather reports and pay attention to weather warnings on TV and the radio.  Click here to find weather forcasts for New Orleans at

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-84509405737515775442010-05-20T11:31:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:32:39.681-05:00

Thanks volunteers! Hannah, Amanda, Gareth and Charig graciously gifted us with their well-schooled painting efforts in the midst of a medical conference last Tuesday. Their group, "Ubuntu", poured their souls into what will become our future Tool Lending Library billboard which will be the beacon to guide future members our way. Thanks you guys, I hope you made it back to the hotel without

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-50641563896828979082010-05-18T10:40:00.000-05:002010-06-02T15:35:45.034-05:00

Hello members and fans, We have a new section entitled DIY Energy Auditing which will eventually contain instruction and supplemental resources on how to conduct your own energy audit.  We hope to provide all the help you will need to give you a boost on the path towards green, economical living. On the page is a rundown of tools to be included in our upcoming DIY Energy Audit Kit made

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-38384810903354462702010-05-06T17:20:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:33:52.812-05:00

Hello Members, This month of May, we hope to be finalizing the tool list for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit.  A bit of research goes a long way as we uncover more resources for saving energy in and around our homes and apartments.  Again, we'd like to thank the Crescent City Farmer's Market whom this opportunity would not be possible without. Some local resources you may be familiar with include

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-11312019639984132902010-04-24T12:18:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:34:16.467-05:00

Hey members, Check out our new "Free Shelf" where we are constantly shelving old and surplus materials, supplies, and tools that the TLL can't hold onto.  I'll be updating the status of the shelf every now and then via these lovely kodak moments!

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-76193279611191140682010-04-23T13:01:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:34:34.873-05:00

Hey members The phones are alive!  Our system is back up and running so feel free to give us a call at 504-483-7041 Ext. 105.  Sorry for any inconvenience this dilemma may have caused and we plan to respond to all voice messages within the day. Cheers, Marc

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-72463474843848288092010-04-21T14:25:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:34:46.928-05:00

Hey Members and Friends, The phones are out at the Tool Lending Library!  Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.  Our internet is still working so feel free to email requests at: tools@handsonneworleans.org Cheers and I hope to have good news about the phones soon, Marc

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-87338141511341335532010-04-14T13:17:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:35:08.056-05:00

This Spring, the HandsOn Tool Lending Library is embarking on its second year running. Community leaders and non-profits are spreading the word with great results! We are constantly improving the program and expanding our impact as a community resource. By utilizing the Tool Lending Library (TLL), New Orleanians are saving over $10,000 a month on average and our stock of tools are seeing

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-25045679234409888092010-04-13T11:11:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:35:49.113-05:00

Hello TLL Friends, We are one of the top three winners in the Crescent Fund! Nearly 900 ballots were cast so the competetion wasn't an easy one. Thanks for all your help! Over the course of the next week, we will be refining our shopping list for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit. We hope to provide members with a user-friendly kit that will make energy savings a 1-2-3 process. No kit would be

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-55804695471017077682010-04-06T15:05:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:36:32.758-05:00

Hello Members! Help vote for us here as we push forward with an opportunity to develop a DIY Energy Auditing Kit. The shoppers of the Crescent City Farmer's Market graces three lucky organizations with the chance to gain up to $500 in funding for a program in return for time, talent, or treasure. This is made possible through there Crescent Fund which you can learn about by clicking here.

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-63386326505353982432010-04-01T14:53:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:37:15.707-05:00

I just found a large cache of building plans used on many of HandsOn New Orleans' projects across the city. Here's are links to the files you can download and use yourselves. Let us know how they turn out! Planter Boxes 4'x8' Planter Box- Simple design Landscape Timber Planter Box- Heavier style Mid-City Garden Boxes- Same garden box design used in the Mid-City Community Gardens

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-45980350060089588682010-03-24T16:10:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:37:49.246-05:00

Two great projects in Gentilly this past weekend: HandsOn New Orleans Day 2010 and Jericho Road's Community Garden/Clean Up Day HandsOn New Orleans Day 2010 was a celebration of our organization's 4th anniversary! Over 200 local and visiting volunteers helped to clean up Gentilly's very own Indian Village on March 20th. Teams of hard workers, from high school students to parents,

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-11061583644006582752010-03-24T14:25:00.000-05:002010-05-20T11:38:23.490-05:00

We would like to extend a big thank you to Jeff, Asa and the great staff at GNODRP for the wonderful donation of tools ya'll presented to us earlier this month!  Dozens of tools were marked for community use like pruning shears, shopvacs, tile cutters, weedwackers, and many more useful goodies.  For those of you who don't know, GNODRP stands for Greater New Orleans Disaster Relief Partnership.

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-70463407829353049072010-02-24T15:03:00.000-06:002010-05-20T11:38:50.214-05:00

Exciting news coming up as we start to spread the word about the Tool Lending Library to local neighborhood associatioons. First on our list of stops is the Gentilly Civic Improvement Association Meeting happening this weekend. There, I will be standing alongside Audrey Cropp, another HandsOn Staff Member pictured here to give a brief introduction to the Tool Lending Library as well as our

Marcnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-87931295990898114692010-02-04T13:16:00.000-06:002010-05-20T11:39:30.159-05:00

Who? HandsOn New Orleans, a HandsOn Network affiliate and local volunteer resource center, inspires and motivates people to meet critical community needs by encouraging active citizenship through meaningful service. Since our inception in 2006, HandsOn New Orleans has provided local and visiting volunteers with the tools, housing and training necessary to strengthen and rebuild the New Orleans

TLL Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350584415920909641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345744766056429543.post-67098463810701153832010-02-04T12:29:00.000-06:002010-05-20T11:39:47.020-05:00

Thank you so much to everyone who has been offering to donate to the Tool Lending Library. We love seeing our tools being put to good use throughout the city! Sometimes that means excessive wear and tear that needs safe repair or replacement. We wouldn't be able to continue functioning without these regular generous donations. We now have a Tool Lending Library Wish List for all to see.

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