It’s surprising how fast grass grows; you mowed it the other day, and now it’s time to cut again. Giving up spare hours over a weekend to mow the lawn is rarely fun. There must be a reason why so many gardeners spend two hours or more in the hot sun while others are swimming…
Spring is the season for budding, growing and new life and you’re eager to be outside and in the garden. Be patient; if you start too soon with heavy-duty lawn care, you may damage the new tender shoots. In this article, we address the basic questions you should ask yourself before starting with lawn care…
If your clothes are taking too long to dry or there’s a burning smell coming from the dryer, the dryer vent could be clogged. Air can’t flow freely, and the dryer needs to work harder which causes extra heat buildup. When you touch the dryer, the outside shell is hot during a working cycle. The…
Fall is just around the corner. Tulip Poplars and Cherry trees are already shedding their leaves, straight into your gutters. When the rainy season starts, you want them to be clear and running properly. But, if you’re tired of clearing your gutters by hand, rooting in the muck and debris, or if you’re just looking…
Today’s reader question comes from Charlie in Wisconsin. He seems to have accidentally left his leaf blower out overnight and is concerned what damage it might have done. Thanks for reaching out to us Charlie! Getting your leaf blowing equipment wet doesn’t have to mean a trip to the store for a new leaf blower…
In my part of the world, autumn is a time for nature to display her beauty in all it’s glory. Most of the color comes from the leaves on the trees as they turn color and eventually fall gently down to Earth. Once on my lawn, they no longer are so beautiful. They become a…
You can remove snow using a power washer as long as you are mindful of cold weather conditions. Taking the right steps to protect your power washer, as well as yourself, from the cold conditions is critically important. You want to maintain the condition of your machine and keep from getting hypothermia by spraying water…
Did you use your string trimmer to try and manually edge the lawn? Were you happy with the result or didn’t turn out so well? There’s always a difference if you use the right tool for the job. For a clean and tidy border, the edging tool would give probably give the better results. A…
We’ve all been there – after a long hot summer the siding on our house can look like it’s never been washed off. Bird “bombs”, pollution, sap and other messes can take their toll on your vinyl siding. But to tackle such a large job, you’re going to need mechanical help. That’s where a power…
If you own a pressure washer long enough, you are eventually going to experience a leak in the hose. Sometimes it comes from touching the exhaust on a gas-powered washer with the hose. Other times it’s just old age, or bad luck. A leak in a pressure washer hose can’t be fixed the way you…