Making the perfect curtain rods
If you thought that making curtain rods would be too difficult or time-consuming, you may want to think again. You might also be surprised at how simple this project can be. For example, did you know that it is possible to make perfect curtain rods that look great and…
Gardening Tools: Care and Repair
Having knowledge of how to properly maintain and use garden tools will extend their life, help prevent personal injury, and enhance your gardening enjoyment. Advertisement Wooden parts Metal parts Color code your tools Aside from preservation by paint, misplaced tools are easier to find when…
Tips for choosing a drawing pencil
If you are going to be doing any pencil drawing you are going to need a pencil first of all. Seems very obvious…. However, in this article, I will be discussing some of the various options available. Options such as traditional wooden pencils, Lead Holders,…
How does a home security montering system works?
The level of home security monitoring you receive is directly dependent on which provider you choose, and this, in turn, will determine the sequence of events that occur while the security system is in use. Home security monitoring provides you and your family with 24…
Weed-eater bogs down or wont start
You grab your trusty weed-eater to get started on that overgrown grass that’s been put off for weeks. It starts up just like normal, but there is one problem. Each time you press the throttle the engine bogs down, shut off, or perhaps won’t even…
Storage sheds for beginners
Traditionally built using wood, storage sheds are light backyard structures primarily used for housing vehicles, tools, or other valuable items. Besides storing, homeowners often use these mini buildings to carry out light manufacturing work or even hobbies like gardening. Today’s storage sheds are available in…
How to sharpen you mower blade
The blade on your lawnmower needs to be sharp or it will not cut your lawn properly. One general way of finding out if your blades are overdue for sharping is by observing both the grass and the blade itself for physical defects. Remove a…
Homeowner chainsaw buyers guide
Have you always wanted a chain saw, but opted out because you don’t know the first thing about a chain saw? That’s ok, chainsaws were once only associated with loggers and big burly type men, but that’s a thing of the past. Today’s chainsaws are a lot…
Leatherman Rebar Multitool Review
Multitools may be one of the smaller pieces of equipment, but what they lack in size, they make up for in practicality. Just to be clear, I am not referring to those cheap knock-offs on eBay. I’m talking about higher-end tools such as Leatherman, Gerber,…
Choosing the right pair of gardening gloves
A healthy pair of hands is a gardener’s most precious tool, so why not invest a few extra bucks and protect them? Here are a few reasons you should consider getting a pair of strong gloves and which one to choose from. Besides looking really…
3M WorkTunes Connect Hearing Protector Review
Listening to a little bit of music while doing yard work can be a very suiting experience, that is until you start using your mower. Regular earphones lack the necessary components that block out the noise from your power equipment. Wearing your headphones under your…
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…