Yard Tools – Thriving Yard

Here’s How to Know if a Lawn Mower Spark Plug is Bad

If you've got a lawn mower that isn't working properly, there are ways you can tell if it's your spark plug or another engine part that is the problem. When you're ready to mow your lawn on a...

Weed Eater Smoking: Causes and Solutions

I ran into some trouble recently when my weed eater started smoking. I decided the best way to go about this is to research what had caused my weed eater to smoke and try to find ways to prevent this...

Leaf Blower Won’t Stay Running: Reasons and Solutions

If you can get your leaf blower to start but it won't stay running, the problem almost always lies in the fuel/air/combustion systems. With a little troubleshooting, you can identify and fix the...

Lawnmower Burning Oil? How to Fix it

There are several issues that could be making your lawnmower burn oil. This is usually pretty simple to troubleshoot when you know what you are looking for. Common reasons a lawnmower will burn...

Small Engine Pull Cord Stuck: Why and What to Do

I have run into issues with the pull cord being stuck on my gas-powered yard tools quite a few times over the years. While this can definitely be an annoyance, it’s a relatively easy fix once you...

String Trimmer Gas To Oil Ratio By Brand

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...