Chickens can be a great part of your backyard or larger homestead. Finding the right feeder can be a difficult thing to do. We’ve put together a list of recommended chicken feeders and some helpful tips you should consider. Chicken feeders are a seemingly easy product to buy for your flock, however, there are a…
Have you ever accidentally soaked yourself while using a leaky hose nozzle? Or maybe your hose nozzle wastes water by dripping constantly. You need to replace your hose washer! Discover how to remove your old, damaged hose washer and how to insert a fresh new one so you can quickly and easily prevent frustrating leaks….
Composting is picking up steam in developed countries and is now easier than ever to have one in your backyard. Composting is a great way to reuse waste which would otherwise end up in a landfill. The valuable nutrients in your trash can be used to grow your next meal. However, most compost piles never…
With fall upon us, that beautiful foliage is about to start coming off the trees and falling onto lawns across the world. So, is it possible to have a leaf free yard even in the fall? Sure, and it doesn’t even require the use of a rake. Keep reading to find out how to quickly…
Removing weeds from your yard is never an easy job. Spending long periods hunched over your garden beds, pulling up weeds is not fun, and it puts a hurt on your back. Luckily, there is a great tool for the job called a ‘weed torch.’ A weed burning torch is a highly effective tool which…
A hose shut off valve is a super useful attachment for your hose and can make your life so much easier. It also allows you to use your hose in many different ways and situations. One of the most convenient locations to connect the shut off valve is at the end of the hose away…
Cleaning up your yard is a tough job, especially if you’ve just felled a tree or a storm knocks down a few branches. You need enough cutting power to get the debris into manageable pieces. A quality set of heavy duty garden loppers is what you need. There are many types of loppers on the…
If you’re operating noisy machinery, like a leaf blower or chainsaw, and want to ensure you maintain your healthy hearing, you may be wondering if you can wear earmuffs and earplugs at the same time. Yes, you can wear earmuffs and earplugs at the same time. This is known as double hearing protection. There are…
Hedge trimmers are valuable tools that can save you serious time when you’re trimming your hedges, shrubs, or even small trees. For best results, and long-lasting garden tools, it’s important to perform basic maintenance of oiling on you hedge cutters every time you use them. Here are tips on how to keep your hedge trimmer…
Too many people ignore hearing protection until they have ringing ears. Stop hurting yourself – get the best hearing protection for your yardwork and lawn mowing today! We all miss key opportunities to protect our hearing from being damaged in simple situations such as yardwork, lawn mowing, working in a workshop with loud tools, and…