Abstract: A paintbrush guard a hollow body sized to fit over a felt of a paintbrush, a pair of opposing side shields and end shields extending from the body, the side shields having a plurality of interlocking tabs which can be used to lock the shields in an open bell shaped position or a closed position for cutting in a painted surface. The paintbrush guard may also be equipped with a downward facing hook extending from an end shield to hold the guard and paintbrush on the side of a paint container. Further the paintbrush guard maybe equipped with a comb on the side of the guard for use in cleaning a paintbrush.

Abstract: A method for using a carrying device to hang a can from a ladder and carrying a plurality of cans. The carrying device having a body with a handle connection a first and second member extending from the handle. The first and second members are located at opposing ends of the handle. The first member has a hook on the end opposite the handle. The second member has a first and second hook on the end opposite the handle. The first and second hook are located on opposing sides of the second member. The device can be used to carry multiple gallon cans of paint, five gallon pails as well as sheet material such as plywood and sheetrock.

Abstract: A ladder transport device for use with a detachable ladder handle. The transport device has an axle and pair of wheels which are mounted on a body. The axle and wheels are rotatable and axially moveable relative to the body. The transport device body is securable to the detachable handle. The detachable handle is securable to the exterior side of a ladder near the end of the ladder. The user can then roll the ladder on the wheels by lifting and pulling on the opposite end of the ladder. Stability is improved by horizontally aligning the cross sectional center of gravity of the ladder between the wheels.