Axe throwing has quickly become one of the biggest hobbies around. In years past, the sport was commonly found at lumberjack competitions or themed festivals. Recently, leagues have been popping up across the U.S. Although, with targets usually only found at special facilities, practicing throws can be challenging. We are here to make it easy…
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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…
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Getting Your Lawn Mower Blades for Summer Summer is the season of lawn maintenance, and everyone likes to look outside and see a pristine green carpet. Mowing your lawn is the first step in having a manicured yard, and having a well-sharpened blade is the most critical component of any lawnmower. As they pass over…
How to Safely Clean Gutters
Fall is a beautiful and colorful time of the year. Unfortunately, those gorgeous colors inevitably clog up our gutters in the spring. We know no one wants to do it, but you have to eventually. Clearing debris from your gutters prevents water buildup and damage to your roof and gutters. Below, read several different gutter…
15 Steps To Install A Sump Pump
What Is A Sump Pump? The purpose of a sump pump is to remove water that accumulates in a basin-like area known as a sump. These areas may be found in the crawlspace, but they’re commonly found in the basement of a home or other structure. The water may come from nearly any source, including…
How To Choose The Right Sander
Sanding wood or metal surfaces is a common workshop task, and power sanders speed up this time-consuming job. You can remove excess material from a rough board, shape a delicate curve, or prepare a wood surface for paint or stain with the right sander. Discover the features and capabilities of these useful tools, and learn…
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can be a real issue during the winter months. Pipes that run outdoors or along the home’s outer walls are the most vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, simply keeping the interior of your home warm isn’t enough protection for pipes that run close to exterior walls. Water pipes running from the main water…
Smoked Turkey using a Bradley Smoker
Thanksgiving is a perfect time for a smoked turkey. It’s a wonderful day filled with memories, games, and our favorite – food. If you are hosting this year, we know you’re already stressed and scheduling your time in the kitchen like a drill sergeant. Kitchen space is hard to come by with all the food…
How To Choose the Best Wood Glue
How do you choose the most suitable wood glue, you ask? Many people new to woodworking are surprised at the strength of today’s wood glue. In fact, when using high-quality wood glue for the application, the cured wood glue joint will be stronger than the wood being joined. In other words, it’s more likely the…
How To Grow Your HVAC Business, Think Like a Customer
Today’s customers are fairly savvy. Thanks to Google searches and the like, many of your potential customers have a general idea of what they are looking for when searching for a HVAC contractor. If you think like a customer, and are ready to provide the right type of information and assurance, you will have a…