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

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

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

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

More Mardi Gras Notes

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.

Phones

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 their patience,
Tool Lending Library Team

(and Happy Mardi Gras)

Small Engine Maintenance Workshop at the Green Project

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 simple problems.  There will also be an opportunity to have some hands on experience with a select number of small engines.  Bring your questions and be ready to learn!

The workshop comes just in time for the spring season as we start to take out all of our outdoor power equipment, and it will help to make sure you are using the power equipment that we lend appropriately.

The Cost is $5 to the general public and it is free to members of the Green Project.

Spread the word and hope to see you there,
Tool Lending Library Team

PS- our phones are still not working properly and we are definitely missing some messages that people are leaving, we thank you for your patience as we try to sort this out

Our Phones

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

Mardi Gras Closures

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

New Construction Plans Added

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