Maintenance

Kids jump into a swimming pool.

How to Winterize a Swimming Pool

At that time of year, we must start packing all our fun summertime toys and preparing for winter. You spent all Spring and summer ensuring your swimming pool was in tip-top shape, so do not ruin all that challenging work by not properly preparing it for winter storage. Winterizing your pool will prevent damage to…

An organized workbench in a garage.

Top 6 Garage Improvement Ideas

According to a recent National Association of Professional Organizers survey, 54 percent of Americans acknowledged that the garage was the most cluttered area of their homes. Surprisingly, 78% of these homeowners had no clue what to do with the situation, so they let the mess build up. A garage plays an essential function in your…

A man uses a ratchet to work on a boat motor.

Boat Tools: 15 Essentials For Your Kit

If you’ve ever owned a boat, you, too, know the feeling of pure panic. When your boat dies, and you’re suddenly stuck in the middle of your lake, just know there is a way to make it through the terror. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel when you get your boat tool…

The Avalanche Snow Removal System

Avalanche Snow Roof Rake: Snow Removal System

In 1977, Avalanche invented the gravity-dependent Avalanche Snow Roof Rake. Knowing it’s necessary to prevent structural weight problems and ice dams, the Minnesota-based company created a snow removal tool that gets the job done. The innovative design saves users from both snow removal strain and damage to roof materials like asphalt shingles, solar roofs, and…

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Prepare Your Home and Equipment for Winter

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, winterizing your home and equipment shoots to the top of everyone’s to-do lists. Preparing your home and equipment adds an extra layer of defense against the bitterly cold season. Protect yourself and your home with Acme’s winterizing and preparation guide. Winterizing Equipment Before you store away your outdoor power…

Sump Pump Basics 101: New Home Owner

Never owned a sump pump before? Never learned how it works? Acme Tools is here to help with the necessary information on this machine. We go over how it works, how to maintain it, and even how to buy one. Winter is ending, and the spring thaw is about to begin. That’s terrific news as…

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