Last spring and summer I spent an unspeakable amount of time re-landscaping our front yard. This ordeal was captured, in part, so Home Fixated fans could learn from my many “educational opportunities.” If you’d like to see how I pickaxed, shoveled and jackhammered my way through those months, have a look at our Yard Wars re-landscaping article 1 and article 2, along with the crowning jewel when we documented how to tile a new front walkway. One thing I learned very quickly is that in landscape work, using the right tool can be the difference between miserable, multi-week, agonizing work and far less agonizing, multi-hour work. If you’re getting ready to tackle a garden or landscaping project, read on to get the scoop on the most essential landscaping tools to maximize your results and minimize the anguish. Read More
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Stihl Lightning Affordable Battery Powered Outdoor Power Tools and Some Timbersports Fun
Stihl Inc. recently held their first media event at their U.S. facility in Virginia Beach, VA to show off their newest outdoor power equipment (OPE), Stihl Lightning. Even if you don’t follow the industry, you’re probably aware that battery powered tools for lawn and garden work are quickly gaining popularity as the hassle-free alternative to gasoline powered models. The rise in lithium-ion battery technology over the past decade has made larger cordless tools like lawn mowers and blowers possible. Besides obvious noise and air pollution benefits, battery powered OPE also bypasses the maintenance hassles that make small gas engine equipment troublesome for most part-time users. Read on for more details on some exciting new Stihl Lightning cordless tools and an inside look at the Stihl Timbersports phenomenon. Read More