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I believe I am the original poster that recommended milk crates to the board.
I place an empty carboy in a crate before filling, etc. When I want/need to empty it I place it on the counter and use my autosyphon until it's light enough to lift and pour sideways...but it never leaves the crate until it's empty.
I have two 5gal glass, one 5 gal BB plus four 3gal PETS. I have two 7.9gal buckets that work as primaries. The carboys are for AW or a 2ndary.
I use HB_99's idea of milkcrates for the glass. I rarely handle a glass carboy without the crate. Its usually when cleaning. Whenever I handle the carboy I make sure to dry them and my hands. I also try to avoid using one-step with any glass. It leaves them too slippery. I'm also sober when I handle the glass as well.
I stopped getting really buzzed during brewing. Its too easy for screw-ups or accidents.