Most gasolines available in the US contain about 10% ethanol. Unfortunately, ethanol is, in many ways, the enemy of combustion engines. Ethanol is an alcohol fuel usually made from distilled corn. It is mixed with gasoline (most often 10% of the mix, but 15% mixtures are also available for certain engines) in order to keep the gasoline… Read More
It’s well into snow season up here in Vermont, but other parts of the country may be just gearing up for the fluffy stuff. If you don’t already have a means of clearing snow on your property, especially on long driveways and roads, you may be considering either a snow blower or a plow. If… Read More
Ice dams form when heat escaping from inside a building melts snow on the overhang of a roof. If left unattended, this freezes each night, becoming thicker and thicker. Then at some point, water backs up under shingles and finds its way inside the house, causing damage to sheetrock walls, ceilings, and insulation. Repair costs… Read More
For the northernmost climates in the US and Canada, winter brush mowing is not an option. That pesky snow gets in the way and the biting wind and cold makes it unpleasant to attempt outdoor projects. For those in more moderate climates, though, such as those in the green, yellow, and orange areas in the… Read More
In the fall, it’s easy to want to forgo fall yard clean-up tasks. It’s getting chilly out, and soon the snow will cover all the dead leaves, twigs, and other waste, right? Well, there are a lot of benefits of cleaning up your yard before winter hits. Here are 3 essential benefits to fall yard… Read More
Brush mowers and brush hogs are the ideal tools for mowing down thick brush and weeds such as buckthorn, kudzu, sumac, and sagebrush. For many brush mowing projects, though, not all machines are up to the task. Some of the common problems with walk-behind brush cutters include: Cut materials that become jammed under the deck… Read More
I enjoy doing product reviews on excellent products. Nothing pleases me more than to use a good, well-made tool, one that performs exactly as advertised. And so when I find a tool or device that meets these criteria, I pass on what I have learned to my readers. Anyone who watches television or reads magazines… Read More
When you choose to purchase a DR machine, you know that you are investing in a quality piece of equipment that will last you for years and years. Heck, there are DR Trimmer Mowers from the 1980’s that are still running strong. (Field and Brush Mowers, too!) We have a great two year warranty that… Read More
<Invasive insects such as the Emerald Ash Borer Beatle (EAB) are surprisingly common and dangerously destructive in many parts of the US. The EAB lay their eggs inside ash trees, and when the eggs develop into insect larvae, they tunnel around under the bark of the tree, interfering with its natural processes. Eventually, the tunnels… Read More
Fall is the best time to do some preparatory lawn care. Most gardeners and lawn care experts agree that if they could choose just one season to put effort into maintaining their lawn, it would be fall. If you play your cards right before winter hits, you’ll set yourself up for a beautiful, lush lawn… Read More