Pacific Topsoils advertise that they process 3-Way through 1/2" screens. Wrong! This is only part of what I found in (3)5 gallon buckets worth. I don't like paying for soil, containing large rocks and dangerous nails, for use in lawn areas where people will play and walk barefoot. Just sad! I need to find another supplier that provides a higher quality product.
FastCap 3rd Hand's are a good alternative to autopoles. Excellent for transporting because minimum height is shorter, while maximum is about the same. You can purchase two of these for less than the price of one autopole. They also have articulating heads. Great for those angled ceilings. Then utilize them, as they were intended, for DIY projects around the house for added benefit. Negative points are that they are not as strong (rigid), not recommended for horizontal use (hanging heavy items), hollow section of tube could be crushed if Super Clamp is overtightened and it takes a little bit longer to setup. Still a great way to go if you are on a budget. Amazon sells the pair for around $60 and a contractor pack containing four plus goodies in the $170's.
