by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Electric and gasoline powered trimmers give homeowners an economical way to slice small trenches along sidewalks and driveways or trim close to trees, flower beds, lampposts, etc. One of the most popular types of trimmers whip-cuts grass and weeds with a monofilament...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Power Systems When choosing a hedge trimmer, you should consider blade length, cut capacity, blade action and power. Blade Length. A shorter blade is light and compact whereas a longer blade is for extended reach and even cutting. 16″ – For light to...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Hand mowers are available in four, five and seven-blade reel models. Some of these are designed to cut specific varieties of grass. Lower-end models have 14″ cutting widths with 8-1/2″ wheels; higher-end models have a cutting width of 16″ with...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Project Center
Advances in battery technology, especially in rechargeable nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries, add to the appeal of cordless tools. Units can be recharged more than 500 times. Low voltage and a plastic housing protect the user from electrical shock, and safety...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Lightweight, less-expensive chainsaws are a common homeowner purchase. Chain saws are gasoline or electric powered, but gas powered are most common. Power output is generally considered 1-hp-per-cu.-in. displacement; however, professional models have more...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Power Systems Electric blowers are often lighter and quieter than gas blowers. They also require no gas and oil and eliminate the need to pull-start, resulting in an instant start, every time. However, electric blowers are often less powerful than gas blowers. And...