A string trimmer or weed wacker is a gardening tool used to trim lawn grass and eliminate weed, that are hard to reach using conventional lawn mowers. This tool is also known as a weed eater, weed whip, line trimmer or a strimmer. Whichever name you choose to call it by, a string trimmer basically […]
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When the fall season rolls around and the leaves start to drop from the trees, it becomes harder to keep your lawn and pathways in order. A leaf blower can make for a far quicker clean-up job than simply using a manual rake. However, there are many leaf blowers available, so narrowing down the choice […]
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A prevalent error regarding pressure washers that many users make is storing the machine in their shed or garage just like that. Without proper preparation and storage, often times a perfectly good pressure washer can lose its otherwise healthy life very quickly over time. Imagine you are about to go on a hiatus, but you […]
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Pressure washers expedite an array of outdoor cleaning tasks. You can clean your patio, driveway, outdoor furniture, etc. to name a few. Pressure washers are also a popular choice of many people for cleaning cars and motorcycles. These machines clear off the toughest layers of dirt and grime from surfaces by spraying water through a […]
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Chainsaws are one of the most versatile tools one can own. Not only for cutting down trees, chainsaws can also be used for chopping up wood pieces and occasional trimming unruly bushes. Performing such heavy-duty tasks, chainsaws, especially the bars and chains, are susceptible to rusting, corrosion along with wear and tear. Often, users end […]
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Like every other tool, pole saws or chainsaws too require maintenance and lubrication to deliver optimum performance and have a long life. Simply put, you take care of the tools, they take care of your needs. Chainsaws, itself as well as the pole attached ones, comprise several functional parts that need regular attention, but in […]
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One of the most common questions regarding a hedge trimmer is “How do I sharpen my hedge trimmer blades myself?”. Sharpening the trimmer blades yourself will not only help you learn more about your tool, it will also spare you some money. It is not that difficult of a task that should require professional help.To […]
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Even though a hedge trimmer and a pole saw are essentially two different gardening tools, users often wonder whether they can be used interchangeably and what advantages or disadvantages there are among them. To shed some light on this topic, let’s take a look at a hedge trimmer first.Hedge trimmersHedge trimmers are gardening tools used […]
Continue readingHere at outdoorideas.net, we strive to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. But considering that the average American spends 93% of their life indoors. Let’s turn our attention for once to improve our life indoors. The advent of cities and technology have reduced our connection with nature. Humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections […]
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Some of the common questions about a reel mower, also known as a manual push mower, include “Do I need to sharpen my reel mower?” or “Can I sharpen my reel mower myself?”. These are just the two out of dozens; differently phrased but meaning the same. The answer? Yes, definitely. Over time, the blades […]
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