String trimmers are a truly versatile outdoor power tool, capable of cutting the grass in those areas along the side of a home or fencing, or around landscaping, that the lawn mower just can’t reach. Need to do some quick …
Oil. It’s vital in keeping the lawn mower engine components lubricated, but what kind of oil is suitable for a lawn mower? That depends on what kind of mower you use, whether that mower is powered by a four-cycle engine …
Improving the landscaping around your home doesn’t mean you have to contract a professional landscape company. With a little know-how, and a willingness to exercise that “green thumb” of yours, you can have a yard to be proud of, and …
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A small engine is “small” in name only as you depend on it to be the heart of all your gas-run outdoor power equipment, whether you’re operating a lawn mower, snowblower, pressure washer, or wood chipper, or utilizing hand-held equipment …
Backyard enthusiasts know that having fertile soil is the essential component of a successful garden. If you’re serious about your green thumb, chances are you depend on a gasoline-powered tiller to cultivate that soil each year. Just like other outdoor …
As the weather warms up enough for the perennials to begin blooming, you’re probably calculating how many days to wait until you fire up the lawn mower. While you’re watching your lawn slowly come back from hibernation, you should take …
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With the snow piling up to three inches or more, you decide it’s time to bring your snowblower out of the garage and let it do the heavy lifting. However, while the engine fires up just fine, the auger blades …
While it’s commonly accepted that an icy driveway or walkway can result in slip-and-fall injuries during the winter months, there are less obvious injuries that can occur when clearing that driveway or walkway with a snowblower. According to a report …
As autumn brings a chill to the air, you can depend on the deciduous trees in your yard to begin to drop their leaves (hey, that’s why it’s called “Fall”!). While the raining leaves can look quite beautiful as you …
So what does a string trimmer and a car wash have in common? In the early 1970s, American entrepreneur George Ballas was running his car through an automatic car wash when the rotating cleaning brushes caught his attention. Ballas attached …
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