Midsummer heat waves are upon us, and we have to worry about heat illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Hiding out in your workplace or home is an easy way to beat the heat, but even indoors can get hot. Installing a new air conditioning system could solve all your problems. But two problems arise from cooling…
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Utility Trailers- 5 Things to Consider Before Buying
Utility Trailers are useful for homeowners, professionals, and everyone in between. But shopping for the right trailer can be challenging so we put together a few questions to ask yourself to help match you with your perfect trailer. What is my Intended Use? How you plan to use the utility trailer is a major deciding…
11 Tips To Stay Safe This Winter
Winter is a tough time of year, especially in the snowy, cold north. As leaves begin to fall and ice creeps back to our windshields in the mornings, take some time to prepare yourself for the chilly months ahead and plan on winter safety. 1. Take It Slow Whether you’re walking or driving, there’s no…
Top 5 Miter Saw Tips
Miter saws are a universal tool that can be used for framing on job sites, all the way to making intricate cuts on a small DIY project. Here are 5 Miter Saw Tips to give you the best results from your cuts. #1 Use a Good Blade – Tooth Count Generally, the higher the…
Helpful Power Tool Tips, Trick, and Hacks
In our 65+ years of experience in the power tools and construction industries, we’ve learned a thing or two about power tools. Now we’re sharing our favorite power tools tricks, tips, and lifehacks with you to help you make your job or hobby easier, more accurate, and more efficient. Also check out our hand tool…
Safety Tips For Using A Chainsaw
The best thing about outdoor power equipment is that it lets you get all sorts of work done in very little time. Tools such as chainsaws require a certain amount of knowledge to use safely. You can also decrease your chance of injury by outfitting yourself with proper personal protective equipment, or PPE. Safe Practices Make For…
3 Tips for Generator Safety
Generators Can Be Helpful During Times Of Natural Disaster Disasters of any kind, natural or man made, are exactly that… disastrous and extremely costly. Let’s quickly look at what some of the worst disasters in North America have cost to clean up and fix. Hurricane Katrina 2010 – $145B Northridge Earthquake 1994 – $60B Hurricane…
Grill Maintenance Tips
Autumn has officially arrived, and winter isn’t too far behind. Along with preparing your home for the changes in weather, your grill needs a little extra TLC as well. Whether you’re a year-round outdoor chef or you plan on storing your grill during winter, here are a few grill maintenance tips that will help you…
Important Winter Lawn Care Maintenance Tips
Lawn Care Tips To Help You Prepare For Winter When the leaves start to change and the air has a bit of a chill to it, homeowners everywhere start to spring into action to get their lawns ready for the chilly, icy winter. Taking a few days out of the month throughout the season all…
Tips for Choosing a Grill
Ready to start grilling? There are many considerations to remember when looking at the different types of grills available. Consider why you want a grill, which types best suit your cooking style, and whether you want a freestanding or built-in grill. Grill size, cooking capacity, and accessories offered are essential. Cooking on a grill is…