I un-fondly muse of yanking four score and seven million times on the starter cord of a gas string trimmer that sat idle for the winter. A breathless carb gummed by gooey regret led to a breathless me with phooey regret. 2 strokers are great if used frequently, maintained during down time, you enjoy mixing fuel & oil and love rebuilding carburetors. For me, it was time to go electric. I bought a corded electric trimmer; it was weak and required long extension cords. But then the clouds parted, the angels sang and we received this DeWalt 60V Max FlexVolt string trimmer, a pro quality unit that drains the gas and cuts the cord. Can you hear the harps? Read More
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Werner MT1AA17 Telescoping Multi-Ladder Review – Five Beefier Ways To Hit The Heights
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Every so often, everyone needs a boost. Whether it’s to see what’s on that next shelf up, or to clamber 18’ up to tend the gutter garden, sometimes you just need a bit of added elevation. For years, Werner has offered a line of innovative multi-ladders that let you do both. We recently received the upgraded version of the 17’ Werner MT17 ladder, the Werner MT1AA17 Telescoping multi-ladder. Climb into a comfy chair and relax as we take a step-by-step look at its features. Read More
