With the brilliant colors of changing leaves and ripening harvests, autumn is a beautiful season, but as leaves fall and plants wilt, it is also a messy one. Fall cleanup doesn’t have to be overwhelming, however, and it is easy to keep your property in peak condition through the changing season....
Mini excavators are incredibly versatile machines that can handle a wide range of digging, demolition, and excavation tasks. But choosing the right size of mini excavator for your project can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you're not familiar with the different sizes and specifications...
An outdoor dance floor can be a great addition to many events, even if dancing is not a major part of the event schedule. Understanding the many innovative ways an outdoor dance floor can be used, as well as different design options available, can enhance your event in fun and ingenious ways. Types...
Water or dirt? It doesn’t matter because the wet/dry vacuum can pick up both. The versatility of wet/dry vacs are the reason that many people choose to rent or own them. Here are just a few reasons you may choose to use one:1) FloodingIf you’ve got a lot of water starting to come up and you don’t...
Stumps can be a hassle in the landscape, but a stump grinder is an easy solution to remove the obstacle without needing to dig, chop, or pry through extensive root systems to eliminate the stump. But is a stump grinder right for your job, and how can you use it safely and efficiently? About Stump...
The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word “lawn,” but oftentimes, depending on your climate, that phase of a lawn's life cycle may only last a few months. To increase the quality of...
Memorial Day is known as the kickoff of summer fun. Campgrounds, amusement parks and beaches all typically mark the long weekend as their season’s opening. If you find yourself staying home during Memorial Day weekend, there’s another thing the holiday weekend is known to kickoff which might be...
Whether you are new to home improvement or an old pro, there’s one thing that they both have in common: you need to have the right tools for the job. Since the pros use them on a regular basis, it makes sense for them to own their tools. For the homeowner, however, renting may be the better option,...
Having thoughts of transforming that empty attic or basement into something useful this year? Turn the extra time you are forced to spend indoors this winter tackling the project. Research shows, you won’t regret it. The average size of the American home has only grown over the past few decades...
It is easy for anyone’s backyard to become a mess during the fall months. It eventually leads to a long list of things you would like to do before the winter comes. Most people do not own the equipment for a proper fall yard cleanup. This includes equipment such as chippers, aerators, leaf blowers,...
Everybody is looking for a better way to get things done these days. Contractors and homeowners just may find the answer in mini-excavators. These machines are so versatile you can do just about any type of construction work with them -- from using a hammer to break up concrete to digging holes for...
It feels like just the other day I was relaxing in the sun with my shades on while breathing in the smell of fresh flowers as the wind blew by. Now it’s officially fall and there’s no looking back. With every turn of a season comes preparation for the following to make sure everything surrounding...
With summer around the corner, now is a good time to think about the things you’ll do in the beautiful weather ahead. Mowing, trimming, and weeding can be tedious, but if you have a larger plan in mind, it can be very rewarding. And, if you stop by your local rental center, you can ensure that you...
Tree care and maintenance is the key to healthy, longer lasting trees. Tree trimming and pruning is important because it encourages proper air circulation, which can help reduce disease incidence in your trees. It also protects your trees from high wind damage, which can help prevent damage to...
There are some who may argue that cutting down a tree safely is not possible. Chainsaws can be quite dangerous, not to mention felling trees. Though intimidating, a chainsaw is still just a tool. As long as it is handled correctly and safety guidelines are followed, a chainsaw can be as safe as any...
While driving through upstate New York recently one thing was very clear, it was tilling season. Gardeners and farmers all around are beginning to fire up their tillers and prepare their flowers and vegetables for the warmer months to come. Tillers are used for more than just turning soil. They...