Husky Tie Downs – Tools You Never Knew You Needed

*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot.

Ever pick up a tool and think ‘goodness what would I do without it’?  Sort of like mobile phones, how did we function without them?  I must admit now that I have ratchet tie-downs in my tool arsenal I find myself wondering why I didn’t get them sooner and all the projects and situations where I could have used them in the past.  Just like a mobile phone, the possibilities are endless once you have the tool at your disposal.

These Husky ratchet tie-downs come in handy for so many various applications – most notably securing items in a truck bed or trailer – but beyond hauling goods they can secure project pieces.  I used the tie-downs to secure a wood box while filling with concrete.  I built the box with mitered corners and secured using wood glue and finish nails however I wasn’t so confident my box construction could withstand the curing concrete so I opted to use the Husky tie downs to stabilize the box while the concrete dried.

Once the concrete was dry I used the quick​ ​and​ ​easy​ ​thumb​ ​release​ ​​to​ ​loosen​ the tie down and release the box.  Now I have a solid, heavy base for a 4×4 post which is part of a large portable wood arch.

The ratcheting tie down allowed me to create a snug, secure hold on the wood box while I poured the concrete and let it dry.  I used the plastic bags to ensure no concrete would seep through the wood seams and later trimmed the excess plastic off.

​The ​tie-downs​ ​are​ ​weather​ ​resistant​ ​and​ ​UV-protected​ ​for​ ​durability if you’re using them in exterior conditions.  The vinyl-coated​ ​S-hooks​ ​stand​ ​up​ ​to​ ​rigorous​ ​extremes​ ​and​ ​won’t​ ​tarnish​ ​your equipment or mar your vehicle’s finish.

And bonus this Husky ratchet tie-down 4 pack comes with a free storage bag so you can keep all the pieces together when not in use.  A very affordable tool that has endless possible uses for hauling goods, securing luggage to a roof rack, and various project situations.  Trust me you’ll be glad you picked up a set of tie downs and find yourself using them, just like you can’t imagine life without your mobile phone.

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