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Tree care and maintenance is the key to healthy, longer lasting trees.  Tree trimming and pruning is important because it encourages proper air circulation, which can help reduce disease incidence in your trees. It also protects your trees from high wind damage, which can help prevent damage to your home and lawn. Tree maintenance can remove dangerous limbs that can easily fall during severe weather and it allows more sunlight to hit the flower garden you worked so hard on beneath the tree.  The biggest problem people have with proper tree maintenance is using the right tools. Luckily, your local...

Expanding your home with an addition is an exciting venture that can enhance your living space, increase your property value, and accommodate your growing needs. However, the process requires careful planning and execution to ensure a smooth and successful project. Whether you’re adding a new bedroom, a sunroom, or expanding your kitchen, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through planning your home addition. 1. Define Your Goals Start by clearly defining the purpose of your home addition. Consider questions such as: Why do you need the additional space? What function will the new space serve? How will it...

Stumps can be a hassle in the landscape, but a stump grinder is an easy solution to remove the obstacle without needing to dig, chop, or pry through extensive root systems to eliminate the stump. But is a stump grinder right for your job, and how can you use it safely and efficiently? About Stump Grinders Stump grinders are specialized power tools with strong grinding blades to chew, chip, and mulch tree stumps right in the ground, with no need to dig the stump up first. There are different sizes of stump grinders available, from slimline models that are lighter...

Pressure washers have been very popular in recent years --and with good reason. They are extremely versatile tools that save a lot of time, often with great results. A lot of cleaning can be accomplished in a little amount of time. Some jobs can be accomplished so quickly in fact, that when renting a pressure washer it may be a good idea to line up a couple of jobs to get the most for your money. For example, after pressure washing the deck, why not give your driveway the treatment? For lawn and garden uses, pressure washers are ideal for...

Many of the home and garden ideas that you find on these blogs or other places on the internet require use of a ladder. While these serve as a very important tool, they can also be one of the deadliest things you use. Many people have been severely injured or even killed while using a ladder. Here are just a few things that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) says you should know when using one: Know the load ratingWe’re not saying that you’ve been eating too many hamburgers, just remember that sometimes you are bringing tools up with...