I remember being alarmed as a boy seeing little sparks coming out of the power drill when my old man let me hang a picture. So why do drills spark? Power drills have brushed DC motors, and sparking is normal around these while you’re running your drill. However, if the sparks become white, violent, and …
Using a leaf blower is such an easy way to clear up your yard – and it’s fun too! However, not all states allow you to use one. So where are these machines banned? Leaf blowers are illegal or banned in certain towns and cities in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, …
To mulch or not to mulch, that is the question – but do all lawn mowers have a mulching function or not? Not all lawn mowers can mulch. Mulching mowers have curved blades and a domed cutting deck to cut, suspend and recut grass into tiny pieces that are deposited on the lawn, whereas conventional …
Fed up with your messy lawn? You could consider using a lawn sweeper, but do they actually work? Lawn sweepers do work for picking up dry grass cuttings and leaves, pine cones and acorns to keep your lawn tidy. However, they shouldn’t really be used to sweep up gravel, small stones, or dried-up dog poop. …
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Our neighbor has a robotic lawn mower – but being old school I’ve not tried one yet myself. The truth is; I’m not really sure how they work and if they work – so let’s do some research… Robotic lawn mowers work very well in giving you a carpet-like lawn finish. They can self-dock with …
If you’re in the market for a new Mantis tiller, then this article will definitely help. We’ve done our research and taken an in-depth look at the heritage of the company and its products. Mantis are a US company with 40 years’ experience making composters and tillers. Their products are assembled in Pennsylvania, where the company …
Are Mantis Tillers Any Good? (Your Questions Answered) Read More »
I’ve mentioned it in other posts, but I love mowing the lawn. While pushing my hardy mower up and down the grass to create those lovely stripes I’ve not really considered it before, but what are most lawn mower engines these days – 2 or 4 stroke? And what’s the difference? As 2 cycle mowers …
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If you’re planning heavy use for your chainsaw then you’ll need the right tool for the job. With chainsaws, this means choosing a model with an aggressive chain. An aggressive chainsaw chain is one that has a higher cutting speed than other chains, and usually has full chisel teeth on a full or skip chain. Experts say …
What is The Most Aggressive Chainsaw Chain? (Beginner Tips) Read More »
As with most things in life – gardening included – they say you shouldn’t let your ego get the better of you. However, in the context of Ego power tools we should perhaps make an exception. (Editor’s note: really? Oh come on!!). Ego Outdoor Power Equipment is made by Chervon, a Chinese company with manufacturing …
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So you’re considering investing in a new pole saw – or you want to start using the one you’ve got. They look good in the pictures online and in the store, but now you’ve actually come to use it – are they dangerous? Pole saws are not dangerous if you follow all the necessary safety …
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