Archive for the ‘Yard Tools’ category

Toro Snowblower

January 29th, 2011

Toro Power Shovel

As winters continue to get rougher each year, people who get snowfall look for tools that can help clear their sidewalks and streets. A snowblower such as the ones from Toro make this job a lot easier that using a hand shovel alone. Toro makes a range of snowblowers, and each of them has…

Gutter Cleaning Tools

January 25th, 2011

Gutter wand for power washers.

Gutters are one of the most challenging and even dangerous types of structures to clean. Gutters are designed in such a way that makes them function like a trough, capturing not only water but other debris too. When leaves, dirt and plant material gathers in the bottom, users typically have to…

Ryobi Weed Eater

January 24th, 2011

Weed eaters can be expensive, but not the reconditioned ones offered by Ryobi. What exactly does “reconditioned” mean? A reconditioned Ryobi weed eater is one that had been used someone, returned to the store and then sent back to the manufacturing center for refurbishment. In the factory, workers use certified parts and processed to return the tool to original operating capacity. While these may be some cosmetic blemishes on the…

Sump Pump Battery Backup

January 9th, 2011

A sump pump is an electronic pumping system located in the basements of many homes. These pumps are designed to quickly remove water caused by floods or burst water lines. However, losing power is no uncommon in a storm, and can shut down any conventional pump. A sump pump battery backup system is not susceptible to power outages and can keep…

Go Kart Engines

January 9th, 2011

People around the world love the thrill of riding a go kart, creating their own kart designs using go kart engines. However, you will find that few companies these days are marketing their small engines as ones used in go karts. They do this for liability reasons, which can make it a bit more difficult to pinpoint the right engine for…

Briggs and Stratton Carburetor Fuel Supply Issues

January 8th, 2011

Your Briggs and Stratton carburetor is a vital part of your engine, whether it be on a lawn mower, weed eater or leaf blower. Proper adjustment and cleaning of the carburetor is a necessary part in keeping the engine running the best it can. Over time, debris such as plant material and dirt can get inside of the carburetor, clogging it…

Makita Batteries – Makita Battery Charger

December 24th, 2010

Makita cordless power tools are some of the best available, but a cordless model is only as powerful as the battery pack it wields. Even the best of battery packs can wear out once they near their defined cycle life. Throwing out the tool is not necessary, as both genuine and generic Makita batteries are available. A Makita battery designed specifically…

Black and Decker Parts

December 17th, 2010

Black and Decker Drill Part Schematic

When a Black and Decker tool breaks down, you have two options. The first is to call up the company and send it in for repair. The problem with this option is that these repairs can cost more than the tool itself. For people who have confidence in tool…

Husqvarna Weed Eater

December 12th, 2010

The name Husqvarna speaks of durable and powerful tools of all sorts. While their lawn mowers are an essential component of anyone’s yard, a Husqvarna weed serves as an excellent side-kick. They currently manufacture several different weed eaters, both in gas and electric models. As with all Husqvarna products, you can expect to find an abundance of extra features for comfort…

Homelite Weed Wacker

December 12th, 2010

Homelite is a manufacturer of many home care products, including their famous Mighty Lite weed wacker. This unit was introduced some years ago, but remains popular among people who have used it. When their trimmer breaks down, they often search the internet for Homelite Weed Wacker parts. However, these parts can be difficult to find. Fortunately, Homelite performs factory recondition…