Finding the correct gas to oil ratio for a string trimmer is not as easy as it should be. Although the industry is moving slowly toward a consistent 50:1 ratio recommendation, there are still...
Category: Yard Tools
String trimmers are known by many names (Weed Eater is actually a brand name). If you are looking to buy a gas-powered model, there are two different types of gasoline engines available: 2-cycle and...
Good maintenance of string trimmers means knowing how to store them properly, whether between trimming sessions or over winter. But should you store your gas trimmer vertically or...
Stihl and ECHO each manufacture quality battery-powered yard tools including their durable hedge trimmers. But getting the most for your money when choosing between these brands is important. So...
What Causes A 2-Stroke Engine To Overheat? 3 Common Problems
2 Stroke engines can be finicky. One of the most irritating issues that you can run into is overheating of the engine with no apparent reason. I've done a ton of research over the years (as well as...
Lawn aeration is one of the most significant strategies that you can use to improve the health of your lawn. If you have a large lawn and use a riding mower, you can save a lot of money in the long...