Lawn Tools

The primer bulb on a Craftsman engine supplies the mower carburetor with fuel by drawing it from the fuel tank and depositing it into the carburetor. If the primer bulb is damaged, deteriorated or...

When raking leaves or just cleaning the yard, one of the most frustrating things for some people is the lawn bag. Either it will not stay open or items keep falling out while holding it open. Both...

In a perfect world, lawn mowers can reach every part of a lawn and each section of your grass is cut evenly. In reality, this isn't the case, so weed trimmers are used to cut the grass that lawn...

There are several additions to irrigation systems that will allow the system to work more efficiently. Among these additions are weather stations, full computer stations, in-ground moisture...

Changing a lawnmower battery is something that must be done sometimes more than once a year. The process of changing the battery is identical to changing the battery in a car or truck. The only...

Most people who play golf or go to a professional baseball game wonder how the grounds crew gets the light and dark stripes on the grass. The answer is simple: They use a striping roller. Most...

Overall, the John Deere Co. ranks extremely high when it comes to the performance of their riding lawn mowers. They rank very high in several different comparisons (see References). There are...

Many irrigation systems in locations with wells will have a separate pump. This is done to make sure the system does not affect the water pressure of the house. Some systems will draw water from...

Whether cut down by machine or felled by the forces of nature, trees often leave behind stumps, left to rot in the ground and consume usable ground space. Furthermore, rotting tree stumps near...

Clean gardening tools are more effective, and they also present less of a hazard when using them. Rusty shovels, in particular, can lead to nasty injuries and a tetanus shot. However, if your...

Like any machine, your Poulan chain saw needs to be serviced regularly to keep it in top condition. A complete service should be performed every year before you begin using the saw. Maintenance is...

The belt on a riding mower's deck drives the cutting blades underneath, rotating each blade at high speed by means of a spring-tension and pulley system attached to a crankshaft that runs off the...

Pallet jacks come in many sizes. Electric pallet jacks run off of a charged battery that is stored in the main body of the jack. Depending on the size of your jack, the battery could be equal to...

Toro Recycler walk-behind lawn mowers start either via a recoil (using a pull cord) or an electric ignition. Toro recoil models include the 20064 to 20066 and 20330 to 20333 series, and the 20090...

When it is pollination season, the wind picks up and carries seeds everywhere. They land on cars and trucks, and onto your house and equipment. A great way to prevent the seeds from germinating on...

Garden sprayers are a common tool used for a wide variety of lawn care treatments. They allow a pressurized stream of a mixture, such as grass seed and fertilizer, to cover a desired area. Garden...

Water barrels are practical and economical, but they are not always visually pleasing. Painting nature's pictures on the sides of water barrels can turn them into pieces of art to dress up your...

Stihl sets the carburetor and idle of every chain saw before it leaves the factory. But, the factory is at 1,000 feet above sea level. This can cause problems with the idle at higher and lower...

You're faced with two choices when the clutch goes out on your Husqvarna chain saw: do it yourself or take it to a professional repairman. Doing it yourself is the money-saving option and a fairly...

Weed wackers and weed edgers are devices that trim lawns without much hassle needed on your behalf. They eliminate the need to perform the repetitive and often strenuous task of bending down and...

It's easy to tell when a chainsaw needs to be sharpened: It doesn't cut as easily as it should and produces dust rather than chips of wood. Cutting wood with a dull chain not only is inefficient,...

Though insecticides now have a very minimal risk, no termite spray is completely risk-free. Certain dangers still exist and you need to take steps to prevent any accidental poisonings.

Ladders are used for home improvement projects worldwide. Unfortunately, unwise decisions made while using these ladders has led to many accidents and injuries. The next time you need to use a...

Properly attaching a hose to a hose reel will alleviate problems when you need to use the hose. Correctly winding the hose onto the reel and fully tightening the connection between the hose reel...

Water that runs off of your roof (from a downspout) is usually wasted as it either runs into your yard or on to sewage systems where is it treated for further use. Why not make use of this water...

Proper use of your string trimmer will allow you to maintain your lawn and keep it looking beautiful. Relatively simple to use, the string trimmer uses a spinning trim line to cut and trim grass...

Earth-moving equipment repairs run the gamut from simple maintenance to major overhauls. Although repairing earth-moving equipment is challenging and can be dangerous, with the right skills and...

A winch allows you to hoist or pull an object easily. Whether you are using a small hand-turned winch attached to a bumper or a large engine-powered winch on a fishing trawler, the same methods...

Replacing the line on your two-cycle trimmer is a cost effective way to improve the efficiency of your tool. From time to time, old lines will wear down and become less effective. New line can be...

Fiber fake or synthetic grass lawns allow you to have green landscape without having to worry about seeding, fertilizing, watering or other maintenance work. According to KVBC.com, having a fiber...

Replacing your stock trimmer head allows for the use of specially designed trimmer heads that make trimmer line replacement quick and simple. You may also wish to install a head that forgoes a...

After a season of running over rocks, sticks, rawhide bones and toys, your blade may be chipped, bent and dull and need to be replaced. You should remove the old blades before making the trip to...

If you find your Poulan Weed Eater is chugging, stalling or just not running efficiently, you may have a bad fuel filter. Poulan recommends replacing your fuel filter yearly, and if you haven't...

The Yard Machines brand contains a variety of products, which range from everyday lawn products to their chore performers collection for heavy specialized tasks. Yard Machines products have has...

Whether you are a professional landscaper or you just like to keep your lawn and garden looking neat and clean, a gas trimmer is an essential tool. Trimmers are extremely effective at keeping the...

Trimming weeds with an electric or gas line feed trimmer is an easy way to keep your lawn neat and lush. The key to trimming is keeping the line cut fresh. With several models available at Sears,...

Compost bins are great for yard and food waste. The bins enable waste to disintegrate without allowing rodents and other pests inside. The compost pile also helps to create a garden fertilizer,...

Slat benches are perfect for gardens because they have a natural element that fits into the scenic atmosphere of the outdoors. Garden slat benches are easy to construct and require only a few...

Suncast sells a variety of lawn products, such as fencing, sheds and patio accessories. Suncast will not sell its products directly to the consumer; the company does not want to take business away...

A lawn trimmer is a major component of any homeowner's yard equipment arsenal. Trimmers are either gasoline or electric powered and use a rapidly spinning plastic line to cut grass around objects...

Hand-splitting your own firewood is always a workout, but it doesn't have to be torture. One way to make the job much faster and easier is to make sure that your maul has a true edge on it. A...

Using a Ryobi edger can keep your lawn looking crisp and clean. Part of using any lawn and garden tool is learning how to troubleshoot it, and a Ryobi edger is no exception. Learning some basic...

Mowing the lawn used to be a chore signified by blood, sweat and tears. But with the advent of their first rotary mower in 1951, Snapper helped remake lawn care into a task that is safe, speedy...

If you've ever been mowing your lawn and noticed black smoke coming from your mower, then chances are you've forgotten to add oil. Oil is essential for your Murray lawnmower to remain in working...

If you have installed a universal head to your line trimmer, you may need to replace the line if it wears down or breaks. Universal trimmer heads allow for quick and easy installation of a new...

Owning a rototiller makes working in your garden an easier chore. Breaking the ground, turning soil and gathering your compost are jobs that you typically do in your garden and these chores can...

From time to time, the line on your Craftsman string trimmer may weaken and break. Instead of replacing the entire trimmer head, you can save money by replacing only the line. Forty feet of...

Stringing a line trimmer is a simple task that everyone with a lawn should master. A string trimmer, sometimes called a weed whacker, is a hand-held power tool that utilizes a flexible...

Craftsman chainsaws have long been a choice for homeowner's and woodsmen alike because of their durability and the ease of performing maintenance on them. Periodically, you will need to replace...

Winding a bump reel on an Echo weed eater can be a little tricky. There are no tools required, just a bit of effort and some patience. The trick is to turn the reel to wind the line, rather than...