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Planning Out Your Home Backyard
Most of us that live in our home are trying to take full advantage of it. We may have a favorite room where we tend to sit and relax but we likely try to enjoy ... ...More...
How to Troubleshoot & Clean the Filter in a Mower
Due to the pollen and dust created while mowing, lawn mowers have an engine filter. The filter catches dust and debris created while cutting enters the engine. This prevents the engine from being clogged. Air filters need regular maintenance and foam filters need cleaning to prevent performance issu...More...
What Is Ice Mechanical Weathering?
Weathering is the natural process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces. This is an important process because it eventually leads to the development of functioning ecosystems; life would not exist if not for the process of weathering. Ice is one of several different agents of weathering...More...
How to Turn Off Your Sprinklers to Prevent Ice
Sprinkler systems are nothing more than a series of pipes that convey water. But when water freezes, it expands. This expansion can cause cracks in pipes if the water supply is not turned off during freezing temperatures. Cracks can lead to expensive repairs to the underground sprinkler lines, the m...More...
How to Plant Beetroot Seeds
Beets, also called beetroot, are a common inclusion in the home garden, perhaps because both the root and the greens are edible, nutritious and versatile. They are categorized as a "cool-weather crop," meaning they grow best either before or after the hot temperatures of summer. In most growing zone...More...
Snapper Riding Mower Attachments
The Snapper Company makes powered yard equipment to include push mowers, snow blowers, and riding mowers. Snapper’s three different riding mower makes -- the Hi Vac, Standard Deck, and RE 200 -- are all designed to hold attachments for different jobs. This turns Snapper Riding mowers into vers...More...
How to Stabilize a Clothesline Post
From wear and tear to abuse by the elements, even the most sturdy of clothesline posts can become loose and shaky over time. The best way to reinforce the foundation of a post is to use concrete on the below-ground area of the post....More...
How to Adjust a John Deere Clutch
The electric clutch on a John Deere lawn mower is responsible for the blades engaging on the mower deck. The clutch has a pulley underneath it with a belt that goes back to the mower deck. When the clutch is turned to the "on" position, it engages a brake that turns the pulley, allowing the blades t...More...
How to Adjust Lawnmower Blades
When mowing your yard with a lawnmower, you can adjust the settings on your mower to suit the different lengths of grass. Cutting your grass lower allows you to wait longer in between cuts; however, you also have a greater chance of cutting the grass down to the soil. Whatever your preference, it's ...More...
The Benefits of Home Garden Design to Be an Individual
If you want to show your creativity, your home garden design can be as individual as you are. When planning the gardens around your home, there are benefits you can gain by considering unique designs in the types and colours of plants you use, or the planters and features you incorporate. There are ...More...
Chipper Shredder Ratings
Since there are so many different models to choose from, it helps to have the information behind chipper shredder ratings to help you make a more informed decision. Wood chippers are used residentially, commercially and industrially for different reasons. Lawn care and maintenance is usually the fir...More...
Benefits of Professional Landscaping
Summer is here and there are always too many outdoor projects to take care of. Lawn and yard maintenance can be so difficult and time consuming that hiring a professional is always easier....More...
3 Services That You Can Get From a Tree Service
Trees are important for the landscape of a property, and you need to make sure that the trees that are found in your landscape will enhance its overall value. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people who are not aware of the things that should be done to get the most out of the trees that are ...More...
How to Dispose of an Oil Tank
Many Americans have heated their homes for years with fuel oil. But if you have switched to a different heat source, the tank remains unused. All states have rules and regulations for the safest ways to dispose of old oil tanks. Follow the steps outlined below and be sure to consult your state's env...More...
Seamless Gutter Tools
Seamless gutter installers use a variety of specialized tools to install a gutter system. These tools have precise jobs to do, and professional gutter installers should have the proper tools and the knowledge necessary to use them correctly. Substitute tools might get the job done, but when an insta...More...
How to Start a Craftsman Push Mower
Craftsman push lawn mowers are consumer-grade lawn mowers that come in a variety of models with different features. Though the features are different for many of the Craftsman lawn mower models, the method for starting them is the same. Some models of Craftsman push lawn mowers have electronic ignit...More...
How to Clean a Wood Fence Without Powerwashing
Wood fences add beauty and privacy to any home. They are constantly exposed to the weather, leaving them susceptible to dirt, mold, mildew and other unsightly substances. Many people use a pressure washer for cleaning a wood fence. Although pressure washers can be effective at cleaning a wood fence,...More...
How to Remove Grass Stains on a Mower
Getting your lawn mower dirty is par for the course. However, responsible maintenance involves keeping the inside and outside looking and running well. Ugly green grass stains can make your equipment look old, and eventually cause the paint to peel or crack. There are several ways to remove grass st...More...
Is Fescue Seed Toxic?
Fescue grasses are cultivated as pasture grass and lawn grass. Fescue grass can be found across the United States, grows in clumps and reaches 3 to 4 feet in height. Approximately 30 years ago, a fungus was linked with toxicity of the fescue seed. Transmission of this fungus is made by the fescue se...More...
How to Waterproof a Workbench
A workbench provides a stable and solid work surface on which a variety of tasks are completed. From rebuilding a small engine to potting plants and building models, a workbench often serves multiple roles. Protecting your wooden workbench from moisture will extend its useful life, and the waterproo...More...
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