Quick Guide to Caring for House Plants
Incorporating the natural beauty of the outdoors in your living space is one of the many benefits of having house plants. Even so, when it comes to taking care of plants, many people tend to get overwhelmed. Advertisement It is understandable to a certain extend….
Common types of rose disease and how to deal with them
Roses like other plants are susceptible to a variety of diseases that can be detrimental to their health over time. Even if it appears that your roses as beyond the point of no recovery, don’t lose hope they are also resilient. Just following these tips…
A few benefits of doing your own garden work
Yard maintenance is one of the many trades that don’t require you to have any fancy degree. It’s also free and available to anyone willing to get there hands a little dirty. In fact, we have been doing it throughout history as a part of…
Beginners guide to buying a weed eater
String trimmers are one of the most essential tools in our shed when it comes to doing maintenance. They are our go-to when the yard needs a little bit of quick sprucing up, but they eventually need replacement. You could also just be on the…
Tips for Creating your Landscaping and Gardening Website
Websites serve as online calling cards and are a wonderful way of reaching potential customers. However, the once complicated process of creating a website can scare away many who lacked the technical skills. Today the process has become less complicated, and just about anyone can…
Common Cause of Low Compression in 2 Stroke Engines
The role of compression Having good compression is an essential component needed for any engine to run properly. To understand how compression works, you need to understand the basics behind the small engine. For one thing, your engine is a pressurized system. A mixture of fuel…
How to adjust Stihl BR600 Valves
Like a four-stroke engine, the Stihl 4 MIX line of products requires routine valve adjustments. Having proper valve adjustment helps the engine to run at its maximum capacity. A few signs that you may need to adjust your valves are loss in compression, trouble starting,…
Are Robotic Lawn Mower a Worthwhile Investment?
Mowing the lawn can become an unwanted chore, especially if you just want to go outside and enjoy a nice day in the sun. You can resolve this by hiring a lawn care company or having the kids take care of it. Another option that…
How to Adjust STIHL FS120 FS200 FS250 FS300 Carburetor
A Carburetor is like the heart of a small engine. These devices combine the right amount of gas and air mixture needed for internal combustion. If either one is not circulating in the right amount, then an engine may not run properly or start. You…
A list of common small engine problems
Let us just face it, some box-store tools are just not worth repairing. The cost to repair them would be more than the value of the tool. But what about your more expensive equipment? Most of the time just changing a few parts may solve…
Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is so Important
Personal safety should be the number one priority when working, no matter the circumstances. Serious injuries can occur in both commercial and residential environments. To reduce such occurrences, it is important to always wear Personal protective equipment (PPE). Advertisement What’s personal protective equipment? ‘Personal protective…
Greenworks G-MAX 40V Leaf Blower/Vacuum Review
The Greenworks G-MAX 40V Leaf Blower/Vacuum is an excellent alternative handheld for working on smaller projects. It is not by any means the most powerful when compared to gas and other corded models. However, what makes this unit stand out is its ability to function…