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Easy Equipment Maintenance...Big Results -- (ARA) - Often overlooked or “put off for another time,” preventative maintenance on mowers and outdoor power equipment should be a high priority for every homeowner. When it comes to your mower and other outdoor equipment, maintenance is essential because it helps ensure the safety of the operator, extends the lifespan of your equipment and protects the health and beauty of your yard -- especially your lawn, which takes a beating from the weather. With a few basics in mind, giving your power equipment some TLC is easier than you think.
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Cutting Edge Features Take Outdoor Power to New Level -- (ARA) - As cabin fever gives way to spring fever, it’s time to assess your outdoor power equipment needs. Besides drawing up a plan and getting the ground ready, it’s important to have the right tools for the job. From tractors that run on cruise control to mowers that turn on a dime, user-friendly features abound in the world of outdoor power equipment.
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Gardening Tools for Women Designed by Women -- (ARA) - Winter will soon give way to spring and women across the country are already starting to think about what they’ll be planting in their gardens. They’re also thinking back to last year when tending to their gardens caused them pain. It doesn’t have to be that way.
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Garden Shed Essentials: Outfitting Your Arsenal -- (ARA) - School kids stock their book bags. Football teams test their equipment. Chefs prep and measure ingredients. No matter the task, success depends on being equipped with the right gear. As warm weather approaches, it’s time to ask yourself, “Is my outdoor arsenal armed with the equipment to make my lawn and garden thrive?”
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Walk-behind or Ride-on: Which Mower is Right for You? -- (ARA) - When examining options for a new mower purchase, homeowners are likely to find that they have choices. Lots of them. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Begin the process by asking yourself a few important questions to help narrow down the field. Then, see the outdoor power equipment specialists at Home Depot to discuss your needs in more detail.
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Dad’s Sunday Delight -- (ARA) - What did you get Dad last year for Father’s Day? Can you even remember or is it buried in a drawer somewhere between the tie that lights up and the gag golf ball? If you’re looking for a memorable gift for Dad this year, start by looking to your family’s lawn or garden. After all, football season is over and the weekend warrior has shed his team colors in favor of anything green. In fact, his green thumbs are pointing you toward “Dad-worthy” gifts in the lawn and garden section.
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Choosing, Maintaining and Operating the Right String Trimmer -- (ARA) - Do you want your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood? You can’t do it with just a lawnmower. A string trimmer is probably the most versatile outdoor tool for your money and a key item to have in your shed.
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Save Time with the New Cool Tools for Home and Garden -- (ARA) - As the weather gets warmer, thoughts of entertaining and enjoying one’s own backyard and garden become paramount. This year there are a number of new tools available that can help you decrease your work time in the backyard and increase your pleasure time.
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Cutting with Caution -- (ARA) - Everyone seems to spend more time out in the yard this time of year -- playing in the sprinkler, chasing the dog, throwing the ol’ pigskin; but summertime also means more time spent cutting the grass. And with everyone else outside, it’s a good idea to remember the basics of mowing safety.
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What You Need to Know Before You Purchase Your Next Garden Hose -- (ARA) - Regardless of the outside temperature, living things require water in order to survive. Dry lawns and flower beds and especially thirsty vegetables need attention much of the year, not just during the hot summer months, as many people believe. In order to keep up with your lawn and garden’s watering needs, you need a high quality, reliable garden hose.
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A Great-Looking Lawn is in the Details -- (ARA) - Do you want your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood? You can’t do it with just a lawnmower. A string trimmer is probably the most versatile outdoor tool for your money and a key item to have in your shed.
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Seven Tips To Keep Your Snowplow In Top Operating Condition -- (NUI) - Is your snowplow ready for winter? For snowplow owners, the key to a safe and productive snowplowing season is preparation and maintenance.
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