Recessed outlets with plugs keyed for insertion. Flush with a wall, plugs would be less noticeable and would interfere less with furniture.
By A.R.Shulman, Wantagh, N.Y.
You can purchase recessed outlets from Amazon
Creative Ideas From The Past
Chimney pockets for TV antennas. A vertical row of L-shaped bricks with holes in jutting ends would do it. Align the holes to form a socket.
By Ray Moore, Wellsville, Ohio.
A sliding pass-through counter between the kitchen and the dining room would mean that you could load from either side and slide the section through on tracks. A.C.Dumont, Hackensack, N.J.
A dropout window like the emergency door in a bus on each side of your house would fall out for a quick fire exit.
By R.A.Shaw, Ardsley, New York.
Illuminated Dustpan Brushes with a flash-light cell pocketed in the handle. Then the user could see in dark closets and under low furniture.
By Fred Lettino, Long Island City, New York.
Rifles that lock so they couldn’t be loaded, cocked, or fired. A key-operated device would keep the bolt or other firing mechanism from being moved.
By F.E.Martz, Calverton, New York.
No-squeeze caulking guns powered by gas cartridges. In winter, when the compound is cold and stiff, it takes a strong hand to operate the hand lever. – Andrew Vena, Philadelphia
Easy-out wood screws for the jobs around a shop that calls for a temporary fastening. A wing-nut head would be just the thing for quick removal.
By S.N.Strensic, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Wing Bolts
You can purchase wing bolts on amazon but I couldn’t really find any wing screws.
Removing Stuck Screws
A better option to remove stuck screws in our modern-day world would probably be to use a screw extractor.
These tools are designed to remove broken screws bolts and other wood fittings. They have a spiral design that grips onto the metal of the embedded screw.
To use them you need to first drill a pilot hole into the stuck screw. This hole needs to be smaller than the extractor so that the screw extractor can grip the screw.
Then the key is to go as slowly as possible.
You can buy screw extractors on Amazon that can assist you with this job.
A car-trunk hatch hidden away in the back of the rear seat would enable you to reach into the trunk from inside the car to get small personal articles. You would just lower a center armrest. This would expose a sliding door that you’d unlock with a key.
By Stewart A. Collins, Hackettstown, N.J.
You can purchase a car trunk organiser from Amazon…
Paint for use over fresh plaster that would speed up decorating of new homes by eliminating the curing period or use of a neutralizing wash.
By J.P.Smith, Chicago.