When it comes to electric leaf blowers, there’s really two categories. I realized this while testing out a few blowers in different price ranges. First, you have lightweight, inexpensive leaf blowers. These will cost below $50 but they’re really only adequate for small areas such as side yards or short driveways. Second, you have higher …
As you’re searching for the ideal leaf blower for you, you may have some special considerations. For example, you may want to make sure your leaf blower can blow away a dusting of snow. Or maybe you want to know whether your leaf blower can be used for drying off your car after a wash. …
As you shop for a new snow blower you have undoubtedly heard some strange terminology thrown around. Yes, there are the easy to understand terms like ‘clearing width’ and ‘clearing height’. But what about ‘track drive’? And what is a two stage snow blower? In this article we’ll address these questions and give you a …
If you are new to a cold climate, you have definitely heard some terms to describe winter weather which you may not have heard before. Snow can be described in many different ways, from powder, to sleet, to sticky to windblown. However you describe the snow, you need to be able to move it successfully. …
I recently had a contractor build a 16 x 16 foot deck in my backyard. The process involved receiving several quotes and 3 months of labor and material shortages. However, I now have a deck and know a lot more about the process. How much does it cost to build a deck nowadays? In this …
When your car is dirty, you know what to do. Go to the carwash and get it cleaned up, right? Wrong! If you want the best carwash for both your car and the paint, you will do it yourself. But what do you do when you’ve finished washing the car? Some of you will reach …
Perhaps you need to clear a parking lot of a dusting of snow after a storm. Or, maybe you need to clear a trail system on your property of leaves. EIther way, there are a couple of directions you can go. Some people will struggle for years with a handheld leaf blower. They spend countless …
If you are tired of paying to have your gutters cleaned, you’ve probably been thinking about alternatives to the standard gutter. Do you take the gutters off and risk all that water falling next to your foundation? That’s typically not a good idea. Then there’s gutter guards, would they help? Are gutter guards worth it? …
If you are considering a leaf blower you may have noticed there is a diverse set of units available. From battery powered and plug in electric leaf blowers to trailer attachments for your tractor, there is a leaf blower for just about any air movement need out there. Maybe you’re in the market for one …
If you’re like just about every homeowner out there, you have noticed your garden tools starting to build up in your garage. Maybe you’ve considered a garden shed, or a storage box, However, for now, you’d like to keep things under one roof. The standard utility hooks out there seem to work great for your …
