A Members' Posts
List Layout
Photo List Layout
Cards Layout
Free:
Plastic “fence” landscaping edgers (Petworth/ Park View)
Originally black, now faded 10 sections which can snap together 24” wide x 12” high with 3.5” spikes to stick into the ground 2 end pieces which snap onto the large pieces Also some broken pieces: it looks like 2 of them could be cut up to get 2 more end pieces. You should know that these are pretty flimsy, so don’t use them anywhere that they are likely to get kicked or get stuff dropped on them.
+1
+1
+2
+1
Free:
Hard plastic “wobble wedges” (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Use these instead of folded up paper under wobbly furniture. Actually I haven’t found them particularly useful. Maybe they need to be combined with something sticky or rubbery to prevent slipping out of place.
+1
+1
2h
Free:
Plastic trellis w/mounting frames (Petworth/ Park View)
These have just been power washed when they were removed. They have some small notches cut out at the corners (see photo) 7 sections are 31.5” x 44” 1 section is 31.5” x 19.5” Some framing pieces are a bit warped, but may be able to be bent back into shape. 14 frame pieces are 33” long, 7 of these have L-brackets attached at each end, rusty but functional 2 frame pieces for the little trellis section are 20.5” long, one of which has L-brackets 11 side frame pieces are 30.5” long 3 side frame pieces are 29” long because they snapped at a screw hole, but could probably be used again anyway
2h
Free:
Stand for rain barrel (Petworth/ Park View)
Tan/beige plastic 12” high x 24” wide x 19” deep This stand lifts up a small rain barrel so that you have room below the outlet faucet for a container or to ensure good flow through a hose. The concave curved side is where you situate the outlet. Holes are for drainage in case water gets under the rain barrel.
2h
Free:
Wooden game board / cutting board (Petworth/ Park View)
Promised
As pictured for 3 different games. OR sand off the game boards and refinish for use as a cutting board. Almost a foot square. 3/4”’thick.
13d
Free:
Rolling locking file box (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
- Vaultz brand - Has combination locks (same code on each one)- code cannot be changed. - Has telescoping handle for rolling, two side handles for lifting. - Not terribly sturdy but strong enough to deflect a casual thief. - Has internal railings to hold hanging files, either legal or letter size. - Wear and tear: plenty of small scratches, a few smears of white paint, many tiny spots that might wash off with more focused scrubbing or solvent than I have used (I just went over it with a soapy sponge).
21d
Free:
Storage thing for car trunk (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Black fake fabric outside (the kind of stuff that cheap reusable shopping bags are made of) Inside is slightly insulated with a thin layer of foam, covered with laminated foil and plastic Ends and internal dividers are stiffened Handles are partially ripped out but still secured
24d
Free:
Narrow wooden shelf (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
This was a floating shelf, but one of its brackets has gone missing, so most likely you will need to use regular brackets to put it up. I have looked for a replacement, but it seems to be a non-standard size: the holes are 5” deep, and the bracket a little shorter. The shelf itself is stained but not sealed or polyurethaned. It’s pretty heavy for its size. Dimensions: 3 feet long (wide) 5.5” deep 1.5” thick
28d
Free:
White bike light, needs AAs (Petworth/ Park View)
Promised
Specifically it needs two AA batteries
28d
Free:
Kits for hanging files in boxes (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
These are frames for converting a suitable drawer or box to enable you to use hanging files in it. The side rails are scored for shortening them if needed. Two kits, but sadly one is missing one of its side rails- but perhaps you can improvise a replacement?
28d
Free:
bike light needing E90 batteries (Petworth/ Park View)
Promised
The light is white. The bracket affixes to a round pole. The E90 batteries are dead, but in the photo for reference. They don’t work with my battery charger or I would have recharged them.
29d
Free:
2 red bike lights (need batteries) (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
These are old bike lights. They both have brackets to attach to round poles/posts. The left one uses two AA batteries. The right one uses two AAA batteries. The left one opens without tools. The right one needs a Phillips head screwdriver to open it.
29d
Free:
5 tiny barrettes (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
2 pink 1 each yellow, green and blue For babies or dolls
29d
Free:
Buggy board for stroller (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Neighbors put this out with a sign saying that it works on most strollers. It seems very sturdy. Has been washed by me.
30d
Free:
Cuisinart ice cream maker (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Works fine as far as I can tell. It doesn’t have to do much, just rotate. It’s missing the freezable bowl, but you can easily buy a replacement on ebay for about $20. It’s from the “Ice-20” series of machines, so search for “Cuisinart ice cream maker ice-20 bowl” to see the options.
30d
Free:
Misc. tennis stuff (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Not a tennis player myself, so I can’t tell if these accoutrements are in useable condition. The ball caddy had two long handles but they were severely damaged and I threw them out.
30d
Free:
Hand-sewn Barbie 2-pc swimsuit (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
What was I thinking? Upon request I altered a one-piece swimsuit into a two-piece swimsuit. Three pieces of elastic were added, so the suit will not fall off Barbie. Now Barbie is boring. such are the fruits of time. However, another child may glean the benefit of my painstaking labors.
30d
Free:
2 pine pentagonal corner shelves (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Shelves have been polyurethaned Edges measure 9.5” and 5.5” Depth from back corner to middle of opposite side is 10.5” Brackets are intended for wall mounting I will remove the screws from the brackets before giving them to you. I can explain how to mount the brackets if it’s not clear to you.
30d
Free:
Great child-proof lock system (Petworth/ Park View)
Works with a strong magnet, so it’s easy to get duplicate “keys”. One key is included. This lock system works fantastically. You can even set individual locks “on the latch”, i.e., temporarily unlocked and prevented from locking. The only downside is that you have to drill holes in the doors or drawers where you place the locks.
30d
30d
Free:
Lamp kit WITHOUT lampshade (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Unfortunately the star-shaped lampshade got torn many years ago. Buy a new lampshade or create your own for this versatile kit. Use with an incandescent bulb over 40 watts may scorch paper lampshades or even set them on fire! LED bulbs are probably better. Plastic lampshades might melt, scorch or ignite at even lower temperatures, so be careful with creative upcycling.
30d
Free:
Pair of kids’ walkie-talkies (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Each uses one 9-volt battery. Both still work, despite battered appearance. Some buttons are fake. The antenna covers have had holes chewed in them by a cat, but you could cut off those bits or remove the covers altogether.
30d
Free:
8 plastic corner protectors (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Very sturdy Surely someone can use these?
30d
Free:
Box 25 mini light bulbs (Petworth/ Park View)
Promised
Incandescent type bulbs White light Frosted coating 1 1/8” diameter Candelabrum-sized base
30d
Free:
Reciprocating saw blade set (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Used once when we rented a reciprocating saw. We probably didn’t use some of the blades at all.
30d
Free:
Electrical outlet covers (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
17 covers, 3 different designs For child-proofing
30d
Free:
1975 British children’s song book (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Sheet music with piano accompaniment, guitar chords and sometimes recorder or percussion parts too. Songs are traditional (nursery rhymes, ballads, etc.), music hall (British equivalent of vaudeville), pop/rock or modern compositions for children.
30d
Free:
Sandpaper discs (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
6-inch diameter 6 discs 5/8-inch central hole medium grit
30d
Free:
French & Spanish CDs for babies (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Accompanying booklets are missing Audio-only CDs
30d
Free:
Jar of Graphite powder (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
6 oz jar, mostly full “Artist quality”- not sure what that means or how an artist would use it, but graphite powder can generally be used instead of oils as lubricant for locks, drawers, or any type of machinery.
30d
Free:
2 ethernet cables (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Does anyone need these anymore? Should they be demoted to washing line or other light rope?
30d