If you’re seeding a new lawn or laying sod this season, there’s one step that is often overlooked, but which can make a huge difference in the end result. After removing the previous lawn, if there was one, it is important to grade the area. This ensures that the lawn is smooth and attractive, without… Read More
If you own a pressure washer, or are considering making one part of your property care arsenal, you may be wondering just how much use you can get out of it. The usual pressure washer projects include cleaning house siding, cars, boats, decks, power equipment, and tractors. But what else can you do with it?… Read More
Don Selby has been with DR Power Equipment for eleven years and has been our head of product testing for the last six. He and his team are key contributors to our product development process. We spoke with Don just as the new Leaf Vacs were in the final testing stages. What’s your… Read More
Building a backyard pond is a fantastic way to make your property even more attractive and use an open space productively. They can even add value to your home! If you’re thinking about building a pond in your backyard, check out these fantastic videos. They have some great tips for constructing a pond on your… Read More
If you’ve recently spent some time and energy cutting down a tree, you may now be wondering what you can do with the trunk and limbs. Your first thought is probably to use the trunk for firewood and chip up the limbs in your trusty wood chipper. Those are great options. But if you want… Read More
For gardeners, controlling weeds is often priority one during the growing season. These pesky plants not only steal sunlight, water, and nutrients from your vegetables and flowers, but look messy and can obscure the neat-and-tidy garden that you had in mind. There are a lot of ways to deal with weeds – from herbicides to… Read More
Every now and again, not too often, you may find yourself in need of a nice trench. Maybe it’s to lay a wire, install an irrigation system, extend a downspout, or something out of the ordinary. For projects like this, there are several options. You could rent a trencher, haul it to your property, then haul… Read More