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Old Snow Blowers – A Blast From The Past!
Posted January 19, 2015 by T A 15 CommentsAh, the good ol’ days of snow blowing. Just you, your machine, and the snow.
Snow blowers first hit the marketplace for homeowners to buy in the 1950s. And every winter since, more and more people are throwing down their shovels and welcoming a new snow blower to the family.
But as time continues to fly, let’s stop and take a look back at some Snow Blowers of the Past!

Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz
Posted January 6, 2015 by T A 17 CommentsAre you a snow blower expert? Test your knowledge of snow blower usage, maintenance, safety, and history!

Lake-Effect Snow – Mother Nature’s Curveball
Posted November 19, 2014 by T ALake-effect snow occurs when cold air blows over a lake of warmer water, drawing water vapor and creating a rapid build up of clouds that dump snow on the awaiting shores.

2014 – 2015 Winter Outlook: Are You In for A Cold One?
Posted October 31, 2014 by T A 6 CommentsUnpack your monster winter coat, oversized gloves, one-size too big boots, and even your lucky pair of thermal underwear. Some of us are in for a cold one this winter!
Take a look at what the Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting for the upcoming 2014-2015 winter.

Carburetor Rebuild or Replace? – How to Choose
Posted September 9, 2014 by T A 12 CommentsDirt, bad gas, varnish, and corrosion are popular evils that can clog and wear down the carburetor on your lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment.

How to Drive a Zero Turn: Beginners 101
Posted August 20, 2014 by T A 5 CommentsCan you push a shopping cart? Yes? You can drive a zero turn! Once you get the hang of it, the intimidation factor of maneuvering one of these mowers will be gone.
Learn the beginner basics on how to drive a zero turn.

Five Minute Mower Fixes Under $5
Posted August 12, 2014 by T A 6 CommentsHave five bucks lying around? Instead of a $5 footlong or your weekly lottery tickets, check out these cheap lawn mower quick fixes in five minutes or less!

How to Choose the Right Mower Blade
Posted July 30, 2014 by T A 10 CommentsHigh-lift, mulching, 2-in-1, 3-in-1 . . . Which one do I choose?

3 Ways to Make Mowing Fun Again
Posted July 23, 2014 by T A 4 CommentsHas mowing the lawn become just an inconvenient chore you dread every week or so?
Remember when it used to be fun? Or maybe it was only worth it as a kid when the neighbor would hand over a crisp $5 bill for an hour’s work.
Well here are three ways you can get a kick out of mowing, so it’s always something to look forward to every time you step out on the lawn.

Don’t Be Fooled by E15
Posted March 31, 2014 by T A 9 CommentsDon’t be fooled this year when filling up your gas cans for your outdoor power equipment.
If you see a new fuel grade marked E15 at your local gas station, don’t let the lower price tag fool you.
Why?