Choose the Right Chainsaw Chain for the Job
Written by admin on September 4, 2009 – 2:35 am -Sometimes choosing the right chainsaw chain for the job is dependent upon what the wood is and where you use the tool. Chainsaws are invaluable tools that can easily fell a tree as well as help prune branches. There are basically two types of chainsaw chains--a chipper chain and a chisel chain. Chipper The chipper chain for a chainsaw has a curved working corner. Chipper chains remain sharper due to the curved blade edge. Chipper chains are best suited for work areas where the chainsaw is exposed to a lot of dust and dirt such as at a home construction site. Chisel Chisel chainsaw chains have an angled working corner that needs much more sharpening than a chipper type. Chisel types are better suited for cutting down trees and logs. The corner... more
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Stihl MS 310 Chainsaw Review
Written by admin on August 27, 2009 – 3:53 am -The Stihl MS 310 is a Mid-range chainsaw combining power, quality and state of the art design features that make it a truly powerful firewood saw. The MS 310 sports a powerful 59cc (3.6 cu. In) engine that puts out a respectable 4.0 BHP. With the power head weighing in at 13.0 lbs. it has a good power to weight ratio. The manufacturer recommends a bar length of 16" to 20" but many people have put on larger bars with some success. Stihl is an industry leader in quality. They are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. "This means they meet rigid international manufacturing, environmental and quality standards". Stihl has been the number one selling brand of chainsaw for many years, and quality is the reason. The quality of service is also outstanding.... more
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Vegetable Gardening: Start Planning Now
Written by admin on August 25, 2009 – 3:55 am -Planting a vegetable garden is a very “green” thing to do these days. Today, our food is ground, dehydrated, steamed, colored, refined, formed, added to, and subtracted from, until the final product bears little natural qualities. Even so-called “organic” food has been processed to some degree. Fast-food joints and restaurants are now offering a variety of low-fat, no-carb alternatives that still contain loads of sugar, artificial color, and preservatives that cannot be good for us. In the beginning, God did not place Adam and Eve in a grocery store; he placed them in a garden. And in the middle of the garden, he did not plant “golden arches,” but trees of all kinds, trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food (Genesis... more
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Pressure Washer Reviews
Written by admin on August 7, 2009 – 7:48 pm -Updated July 2009 The following review is synthesized from reviews provided by Consumer Reports, Sears.com, The Power Washer Advisor, Google Answers, HomeDepot.com, RidgidForum.com by ConsumerSearch.com. Best pressure washer overall Karcher K 5.93 M Reviewers say that a better quality electric pressure washer is the best choice for the widest range of chores -- and because it's electric, it's less costly to maintain and less polluting. The Karcher K 5.93 M is anowner favorite; it's powerful enough for most homeowner tasks, such as cleaning decks or sidewalks or washing siding, and it uses a quiet induction motor (better than the universal motors used in cheap pressure washers). You can easily spend twice as much on a pro-level pressure washer... more
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Propane String Trimmers
Written by admin on July 23, 2009 – 4:39 am -by Jann Swanson Gas powered lawn and garden equipment are environmental disasters. Here are some ugly statistics from the EPA. • Gas lawn mowers create 5 percent of U.S. air pollution; and even higher percentage in metropolitan areas. • Garden equipment engines emit high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxide. • Gas mowers consume 800 million gallons of gas per year. • Gardeners spill 17 million gallons of fuel each year while refueling lawn equipment - more than the oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez. Now believe that last one if you want, but I have heard 100,000 gallons spilled in the U.S. just from mowers - sounds more realistic - but whatever the volume, spilled fuel contaminates groundwater and... more
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USDA Master Gardeners Available to Help Americans Grow Safe, Healthy Food
Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 10:12 pm -USDA Offers Free On-the-Ground Resources for First-Time Growers Washington, D.C. - infoZine - Looking for some free gardening advice? Has your well-intentioned 'green thumb' resulted in your garden looking a little brown? USDA has a cadre of volunteers who provide free gardening tips and have a wealth of science-based research to answer your questions. Trained by USDA's Cooperative Extension Service, Master Gardeners provide information in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. To find a local Master Gardeners, visit www.extension.org/pages/Extension_Master_Gardener "Master Gardeners are a valuable resource for people who want to get some tips on gardening and growing their own food from a real expert," said Agriculture Secretary Tom... more
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Gardening tips save money and effort
Written by admin on July 13, 2009 – 1:55 pm -by MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE - Akron Beacon Journal Some handy how-tos from the August issue of Fine Gardening magazine: - Fix a hose: Don't throw away a leaky hose if it's a good-quality one. Fix it with a repair kit from the hardware store. The kit reattaches the two ends of the hose that remain after the punctured section is cut away. You can also buy brass and plastic fixtures to replace leaky male or female ends of the hose. - Remove sap from your skin: Rub a dab of vegetable shortening on the pine sap. - Stake a tomato: Drive a sturdy stake into the ground a few inches from the plant base. It should be at least 3 feet tall - taller for indeterminate tomatoes, also called vining tomatoes. Tie a soft cord or cloth from the stake to the plant... more
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Selecting the Right Gardening Tools
Written by admin on May 19, 2009 – 5:12 am -If you’re thinking about taking your gardening seriously and getting out there every day to increase the attractiveness of your garden, then you will want to get the right tools to help you in this. You might be tempted to go out to the store and just buy the nearest things you see, but you’ll be much happier if you put lots of thought into the styles and types of tools you’re buying. There are styles designed just for gardening, and you’ll be better off buying those. You can find most of the tools you will need at your local gardening or home improvement shop. Usually the employees will be thrilled to assist you in finding the ideal tools. If you go to a shop that specializes in gardening, you can usually get some advice in addition... more
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