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I’m a Professional Landscaper, and I Tried Husqvarna’s Backpack Leaf Blower
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I have tested and extensively used dozens of backpack leaf blowers and have never been more impressed than with the versatility of the Husqvarna 150BT Backpack Leaf Blower. I used to own a landscaping company, and having a reliable backpack blower is a must year-round, not just during autumn. Landscapers can only make money by doing a good job making lawns pristine while moving as quickly as possible. A nice mow, blow, and go is the treasured lingo of many landscapers.
I Review Lawn Mowers for a Living, and Here’s My Experience with the Earthwise Reel Mower
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Those of you who have yet to use a reel mower are missing out on an experience that can connect you to your yard in a new way. Reel mowers are one of the most straightforward ways to mow your lawn, falling to third place behind the scythe and maybe owning a goat or cow. Reel mowers are what your grandparents used back when they would scavenge the neighborhood trying to make a nickel to buy the latest gadget or whatchamacallit (this is what my Grandpa always said). But unlike other technologies that have come and gone, reel mowers are making a comeback—starting with the Earthwise Reel Mower.
LL Flooring Review: Our Thoughts on Quality, Install and Features
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Since purchasing our home at the start of 2020, we’ve spent countless weekends sprucing it up with various professional remodels and DIY projects. From knocking down walls to painting staircases, no room was left untouched. Four years into the never-ending renovation of our 1980s home, it was finally time to update the floors in my home office—an open-air loft with high ceilings and dormer windows—with the help of LL Flooring.
How To Make Rounded Drywall Corners
Drywall is often considered among the most plain and basic of building materials. While standard drywall is certainly not all that appealing to look at, there are still creative ways to use the material that will stand out in a home. If you’re looking to create a unique vibe in...
Make Wood Steps Safer With This Simple Hack
Slippery stairs pose a significant hazard, especially in areas prone to rain or ice, as they can lead to dangerous falls and injuries. The risk is heightened for older adults, children, and individuals with mobility issues. Ensuring stair safety is crucial for preventing accidents. Simple modifications can enhance traction on wooden steps, making them safer.
4 Easy DIY Projects to Create More Kitchen Storage Space
Chances are, your kitchen has plenty of storage space—it’s just that a good chunk of it is hidden in the hard-to-get-at corners, nooks and crannies of your cabinets. Deep base cabinets and corner cabinets pose particular problems. We will show you some kitchen cabinet storage projects that create more storage space and make existing cabinet space more accessible. Each project is constructed using readily available lumber, plywood, hardware, L-moldings, glue and screws.
How To Keep Cicadas from Taking Over Your Home Without Using Pesticide
When cicadas emerge, they can be overwhelming, with as many as a million per acre. Luckily, they don’t want to be in our homes any more than we want them to be there. Here’s how to eliminate cicadas if they start getting in your home. Are Cicadas Dangerous?
What Can You Do to Hide Bare Foundation Walls on Your House?
Bare concrete foundation walls can look bad, especially if not screened by bushes and shrubs. However, there are several good ways to dress them up and add insulation at the same time. Foundation insulation panels are one good-looking option. Insulation Technique for Termite-free Areas. Foam insulation panels are available in...
How To Clean Refrigerator Coils
Cleaning refrigerator coils frequently ensures your appliance operates smoothly. Here's how. Don't let dusty coils bog down your fridge. Follow these simple instructions on how to clean refrigerator coils for optimal performance. Tools Required. Dust mask. Portable air compressor (optional) Screwdriver. Shop vac. Swiffer duster or soft-bristled brush. Materials Required.
Transform Your Landscape With This Genius TikTok Planting Hack
We, aka Dane, have a total of 128 plants to plant in our landscaping! 🙌🏼 totally changing the look of our 1860s home! Dane, being the inventor he is, came up with a pretty slick #landscaping hack to get these plants in the ground faster + cleaner! 🌳🏡✨️ . Auger // @Lowe’s . And he looks pretty damn good doing it 🫣🔥 . #checkitout #landscapinghacks #diylandscaping #landscapingprojects #plantingseason #diyoutdoors #handyman #handyhusband #houseprojects #diyhack #learning #diyvideos #auger #powertools #homeimprovement #lowes #loweshomeimprovement.
How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness
Working at heights is dangerous, whether you’re on the job or in your own home or yard. As an electrical apprentice, I worked for a year on a new football stadium. Most of the time, I was about 300 feet above the field. That’s not only dangerous, it’s downright scary, especially when I had to work above or outside the protective railing. (I had to do that a lot — yikes!)
Rebuilt vs. Reconditioned vs. Remanufactured Auto Parts: What’s the Difference?
During my 50 years as an ASE and General Motors Master Technician, vocational educator and homeowner, I rebuilt or reconditioned thousands of automotive parts and components, as well as washing machine motors and dishwasher pumps. However, I never remanufactured anything (remanufacturing is done under controlled, pristine conditions — not on a workbench in a repair shop — and restores a product to “as new” condition).
This Money-Saving Patio Paver Hack Is a Game Changer
With rising costs and relentless inflation, many of us seek ways to save money. If a new walkway or patio is on your must-do list, consider this popular concrete paver TikTok hack. This video shows how to stamp a paver pattern into poured concrete. The end result is a solid...
I Tried the Gladiator Refrigerator in My Garage, and Here Are My Unfiltered Thoughts
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. For many years, the Gladiator Refrigerator has been a go-to garage fridge recommendation, and on the surface, that makes sense. It’s spacious, can withstand extreme temperatures, has many great features and has a sleek design that works with any garage.
Here’s the Tape Measure Hack You Always Wanted in Your Life
In the viral Instagram reel above, the creator shows how he uses the rubber on the grip of his tape measure to erase a pencil mark from a piece of wood, which many viewers in the comments section are adding to their “things I wish I knew before” list. The question is, does it really work?
Oneida Dust Deputy Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. In my small woodworking shop, I have various types of dust collectors: A wall-mounted 1HP dust collector, a shop vac, a Festool dust extractor and an air scrubber to prevent ambient dust from getting in my breathing space. With all these dust collection machines, there are a lot of filters and collection bags to clean and replace.
Appliances Looking Worn Out? Here’s an Easy Fix
The white refrigerator in your kitchen didn’t come with yellow handles, but they’re yellow now. Even after cleaning, they’ll still look pretty grungy against the bright white porcelain cabinet. New handles are pretty pricey, so why not just paint your old ones? It’s an easy and cheap solution that doesn’t take too much time.
How Do You Stop Condensation on Water Pipes?
As far as plumbing problems are concerned, pipe condensation may seem like a minor one, but that’s actually not so. I consulted several plumbers about this, and all agreed with Asif Bux, who owns a plumbing and HVAC service in Calgary, Alberta. He listed four negative results of leaving the problem unaddressed: mold, structural damage, pipe corrosion and reduced energy efficiency in HVAC systems. None of these are minor issues.
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Garage Door?
For many of us, our garage door serves as the main entry point into our homes. So when it doesn’t roll well or is unwelcoming, it can make us feel hassled whenever we leave the house or come home. Having a nice, properly-installed, well-maintained garage door can really make a difference to our overall happiness and state of mind.
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