Yard Tools – Page 2 – Thriving Yard

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...

4-Cycle vs. 2-Cycle Weed Eaters: Pros and Cons of Each

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...

Gas String Trimmer Storage: Vertical vs. Horizontal

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 Vs. ECHO: Who Makes The Best Hedge Trimmer?

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...