The spirit of country living runs deep at DR® Power Equipment. We love getting our hands dirty and living close to the land. Best of all, we love being able to say, “Yup, I did that myself.”
I am not known for being one to give up in a difficult situation. In fact, some might say I try too often to keep going when wisdom would say to find another way. But sometimes even I realize the right course is to back down. This past Saturday was one of those times. The… Read More
1. “Were you going to plant things here? Because it’s really better as a nap spot.” 2. “There are treats in here, I know it!” 3. “Oh, you wanted help weeding?… Read More
If you live in any part of the USA remotely similar to myself, then February for you has also been a month full of snow. Lots of snow and cold. In weather like this there isn’t much to do outside besides shovel the driveway. Or, if you are lucky enough to have a DR Brush… Read More
Up in the north country, this is not the time of year for outside work. If you live down south where it is currently sunny and warm, I don’t want to talk to you. Go outside and have your fun, and gloat. But those of us who live in northern climes where it gets darn… Read More
The Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been the site of some pretty inspiring brush clearing lately. How can clearing land be inspiring, you might ask? Well, when a group of volunteers works to reclaim a sacred space from weeds and brush, it certainly is inspiring. The Mount Moriah Cemetery is a sprawling 200-acre… Read More
We recently caught up with Bob, a DR owner living in Missouri. His property is very rocky, uneven, and covered with all kinds of trees, saplings, and brush. He used the DR Field and Brush Mower to clear the land for building a new house. The DR was great on all his tough terrain —… Read More
Did you know that all DR Trimmer Mowers are built to order, right here in America? Quality and expertise, from our hands to yours.
Wild parsnip (also known as also known as giant hogweed, cartwheel-flower, wild parsnip, wild rhubarb, giant cow parsnip, or giant cow parsley) is present in almost every state in the US and throughout much of Canada. This pesky weed is not only very harmful to humans and animals, but also invasive and quick-spreading. So, how do you identify wild parsnip and, more importantly, how can… Read More
For many rural homestead-dwellers, keeping warm in the winter can pose a bit of a problem. Living away from the hubbub of the city means you are closer to nature, but likely too far away from natural gas pipelines to be able to heat with natural gas. Thus, the heat fuel options are either having heating… Read More
Welcome to high tick season! Ticks are nasty little buggers that can be really harmful to you and your pets. They live in wooded areas and brushy fields, often catching rides on rodents, deer, and other animals. If you or one of your pets gets bitten by a tick, you risk getting any one of… Read More