The latest project that I got myself into is building a Utility Trailer and I am finding that there are a lot of things that you need to do and know before you get started.
I thought I would share some tips to help other people that are thinking of building a Utility Trailer that they purchase from Harbor Freight or Northern Tools or any other kit type trailers that require assembly.
The first thing about building …
Lawnmower gasoline engines are pretty basic setups so repairing them normally only takes a few basic tools and a little time and money.
When you are diagnosing a small engine with a no start condition there are three basic things that can cause this:
Air / Fuel Mixture
Electrical or Spark
Compression
The first two problems are the least expensive and easiest to fix. If you have a problem with low compression in the cylinder then this can …
Whether you are swapping out an engine or working on your brakes one of the last things we all seem to forget is putting on a pair of gloves to protect our hands. In this how to we will look at your options for hand protection for your Garage projects.
If you are a professional your hands will come into contact with a lot of dangerous chemicals over a long period of time. Where a weekend …
After many conversations with professionals and hardcore hobbyists this subject is one of the most common conversations in a woodworking shop.
Anyone that has been professionally trained either in a large business setting or a trade school will tell you that safety measures are often the only thing that have your back when you are at work every day.
If you are actually working in a production shop some of these standards may lax and you have …
Small Engines found in Lawnmowers normally work well for many years. If you have a problem with your lawnmower starting or operating to the best of its ability it is normally a small adjustment that needs to be made rather then a replacement.
One of the main ways that you can tell if your engine is still worth saving is if it smokes a lot of gray smoke through its exhaust. Gray smoke normally points to a problem with the piston …
The easiest way to tell if your lawn mower blade needs sharpening is to look at the ends of the blades of grass on your lawn. If the edges seem torn and jagged and they show white or brown tips then you know the blade needs sharpening.
Sharpening your lawnmower blade isn’t that difficult to do but you can also take your blade off and get it sharpened at a repair center or bring your …
If your lawn is too small to justify a riding lawn mower but too large to use a manual push mower then your best option is a Push Assist Lawnmower that will help you get around your yard without the need to push a heavy mower.
When they work right a Push Assist Lawnmower will carry all the weight of the mower and a full bag of clippings or leaves. All you need to do …
Depending on the size of your garden the amount of time it takes to prepare your soil for this years crops can take a few hours or a few days. Lets face it although we love our gardens as we get older we neither have the time or strength necessary to do it all by hand. At some point the cost of a $2 bag of frozen vegetables looks much more attractive then maintaining …
Leaf blowers are great tools in your garden and can really help you reduce the time needed to clean up around your yard from Spring to Fall.
Although they are great for their named use .. collecting leafs in your yard . most home owners like to use them to blow grass debris after cutting their lawn and general cleanup of dirt or other debris on patios, sidewalks and driveways.
There are a variety of different …
Care for a garden tiller is about the same as for a gasoline operated lawn mower.
Your manual should provide you specific instructions for maintenance but the following should apply.
Clean the mud off your tiller after every use.
Always inspect the tiller tines before you operate the tiller for looseness or damage.
If you strike a rock or object with your tiller you should inspect the tines for damage.
Store the tiller in a dry warm place like …