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How Does A Hedge Trimmer Work?
Parts of a Hedge Trimmer In order to understand how a hedge trimmer works, it is important to look at its different parts and the role they play. While hedge trimmers come in different types, shapes and sizes, there are some essentials that all hedge trimmers share. Here is a look at several important components […]
Continue readingHow Does a Lawn Mower Work?
Types of Lawn Mowers Not all lawn mowers are made the same. There are different types of lawn mowers out there and each of them brings its characteristics to the table. If you want to know how a lawn mower works, keep reading: Rotary Mower One of the most common types of lawn mowers, rotary […]
Continue readingElectric vs Gas Hedge Trimmers
If you’re trying to decide between gas and electric hedge trimmers, we’ve laid all the information out for you below, so you can make the best decision. Once you’ve decided which type is best for you, have a look at our review of the best corded-electric hedge trimmers here and the best cordless hedge trimmers […]
Continue readingHow Does a Snow Blower Work?
Parts of a Snow Blower A snow blower consists of several different parts, which work together to help you clear snow from your property. A spinning auger, powered by a motor pushes snow into a discharge chute. The power of the engine shoots out the snow to the side and out of the way. Here […]
Continue readingHow Does A String Trimmer Work?
Parts of a String Trimmer In order to properly understand how a string trimmer works, you need to be aware of the different parts of the machine and what role they play. We’re going to take a look at the different parts of a string trimmer and see what they do. Motor The motor is […]
Continue readingHow To Oil Hedge Trimmer Blades
Why Should You Oil The Blades?One of the main causes of early, unexpected failure of hedge trimmers is the fact that people don’t maintain them. Just like any other mechanical device with moving parts, if you want your hedge trimmer to function properly in the long run, you need to maintain it.Hedge trimmer blades will […]
Continue readingWhat Size Snow Blower Do I Need?
If you’re confused by the many different sizes & types of snow blowers available, read on & we’ll demystify the options for you. Once you’ve made your mind up, have a look at our guides to the best cordless snow blower, the best electric snow blower and the best gas snow blower. Inlet Height When […]
Continue readingHow To Edge A Lawn With A String Trimmer
If you don’t own a dedicated lawn edger, you can still get a professional-looking edge to your lawn, using a string trimmer. Read on to find out how! Before You Begin – Safety First First things first, before you learn how to edge a lawn with a string trimmer, you need to take all the […]
Continue readingHow to Store a Lawn Mower for Winter
Operation of a gas or oil-powered machine can result in the gradual degradation of components over time. The Home Depot agrees that improper care of a gas-powered lawn mower can result in years taken off the lifespan of an otherwise high-quality machine. When the winter months draw in and lawn equipment is used less, it’s […]
Continue readingHow to Use a String Trimmer
This useful tool goes by many names – weed whacker, string trimmer or even weed eater. This a precision instrument and means the difference between a mediocre lawn and a lawn that could grace the cover of House and Garden. There is a little more technique that needs to go into using this versatile device, and […]
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