Bagging leaves is not everyone’s favorite yard chore — to say the least! It helps to have a Simple Solution for this frustrating task.

All you need is a garbage can, a trash bag and a utility knife to “hack” the garbage can into something you can use just for bagging leaves.

To secure a plastic bag to the rim of a garbage can when bagging leaves, cut the center out of the garbage can lid then snap it on the can over the bag.

Remove the lid when the bag is full to dispose of the leaves.

Watch the video above to find out more.


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Joe Truini

Radio Show Co-Host

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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