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I use to use soldering iron.... but then I got over my "fear" of using the electric drill and I am never going back! Easy Peasy. Qucik and neat and no standing out in the cold.

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My husband had a brilliant idea on how to easily make holes in plastic containers (yogurt cups, etc)....use a soldering iron! We had very little luck with slits from a knife, as they kept closing up. However, we had this soldering iron sitting around....it is my new best friend. :) If you do not have one, there is one on Amazon for under $10 with good reviews. It is easier to do before putting in dirt, etc, but still works quite well even when dirt is in there. The only downside is it does not work well on metal (pie plates, etc).

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Remember ladies..it's not just the "bad smell", you are BREATHING that burning plastic chemical. Can't be good for you. Get a quick drill lesson from a guy (person?) with a tool belt. You will feel very proud - -I know I did!

P.S. This may not work in colder climates, as it may make the holes too big. However, in my rainy zone 7b climate, it is working very well...mine were getting way too wet. :)